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Washington DC is bringing electric vehicle charging directly to residential streets, solving one of the biggest barriers for apartment dwellers who want to go electric. The pilot program will install 16 curbside chargers across all eight wards, making clean transportation accessible to renters and condo owners without garage access.
The U.S. men's hockey team took time after arriving in Washington, D.C. to pose for photos with military members in a heartwarming display of gratitude. The moment celebrated both athletic achievement and service to country.
St. Thomas More's girls' basketball team clinched the Catholic Youth Organization championship with a perfect 10-0 record in their very first season. The thrilling game came down to the final minutes, with the underdogs defeating a five-time champion.
Alison Luchs, a 77-year-old curator at the National Gallery of Art, is using Gen Z slang like "bussin'" and "slaps" to introduce young people to centuries-old artwork. Her viral videos prove you're never too old to connect with new generations.
Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 15-week, 2,300-mile barefoot journey from Texas to Washington DC, drawing millions of followers and filling the capital with peaceful silence. Their arrival at the National Cathedral in the snow created what residents called the most beautiful public gathering they'd witnessed in decades.
Washington DC's two-decade commitment to better math teaching is paying off big time. Fourth graders now score just 3 points below the national average, up from 21 points behind in 2003.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks arrived in Washington D.C. to complete their Walk for Peace with an interfaith service at the National Cathedral. Rev. Mariann Budde, who famously urged President Trump to show mercy during his inauguration, led prayers welcoming the peaceful pilgrims.
Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 109-day, 2,300-mile barefoot journey from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., spreading a message of peace and unity. Their final address at the Lincoln Memorial drew the largest, most diverse crowd the head teacher had ever seen.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
DC Fire and EMS turned the frozen Anacostia River into a life-saving training ground this week. Their practice drills prepare first responders to pull people to safety when winter conditions turn deadly.
A Nigerian coming-of-age drama has been chosen as the only African feature film among five selected for Washington DC's longest-running independent film festival. The selection marks a significant milestone for contemporary Nigerian cinema on the global stage.
Nineteen Buddhist monks and their rescue dog are completing a 2,300-mile walk from Texas to Washington, D.C., to spread peace and mindfulness. Despite snow and freezing temperatures, they're finishing 12 days ahead of schedule.
After 10 inches of snow buried Washington, DC, a volunteer group called DC Snow Heroes cleared sidewalks for residents who couldn't do it themselves. The mayor's program brought neighbors together to help the elderly, disabled, and overwhelmed dig out from the storm.
As Washington DC braces for its biggest snowstorm in years, volunteers are stepping up to shovel sidewalks for seniors and people with disabilities who can't do it themselves. Already 1,500 residents have requested help through the city's Snow Team Heroes program.
Volunteers gathered at Washington DC's historic Langston Golf Course on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor his legacy through service. The community came together to restore and improve the beloved public course.