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The National Mall is turning into a giant party venue this summer with 16 days of free concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday. Flo Rida, The Commodores, Vanilla Ice, and Martina McBride headline the Great American State Fair from June 25 to July 10.
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A secret vault beneath the Lincoln Memorial is becoming a museum that reveals the monument's construction secrets and its role in civil rights history. Tickets are now available for the June 25 opening.
Washington DC just awarded energy grants to three companies solving the electric vehicle charging puzzle in a genius way. One winner transforms ordinary streetlights into charging stations, bringing power to neighborhoods without tearing up sidewalks.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III returned to Washington DC this Memorial Day weekend to honor more than 600,000 fallen service members at USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor. The son of two Army veterans urged Americans to remember the true meaning behind their long weekend.
After nearly a decade of fighting, Washington DC families who lost their first homes to faulty construction are finally getting grants to help them buy again. Their persistence turned a nightmare into a new pathway forward.
Amazon is swapping delivery vans for battery-powered cargo bikes in a Washington, DC pilot program that could ease traffic while cutting emissions. The 10-month trial deploys up to 15 enclosed e-bikes operating from a local microhub.
The iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is getting a stunning renovation with crystal-clear reflections ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration. The project is running ahead of schedule and set to shine by Independence Day.
A coalition of faith leaders is using art to celebrate religious freedom for all Americans. Ahead of a controversial rally, they're projecting bold messages about democracy and inclusion onto iconic Washington buildings.
The world's most famous biblical manuscripts are back on view at Washington DC's Museum of the Bible with a fresh rotation of 2,000-year-old fragments. Discovered in desert caves in 1947, these ancient texts rewrote what scholars knew about the history of the Bible.
A climate tech startup is turning ordinary utility poles into electric vehicle charging stations, cutting costs by tens of thousands per location. Washington DC just awarded funding to install 16 of these pole-mounted chargers across the city.
Dormant fountains across Washington D.C. are bubbling back to life after years of sitting dry, and the restoration is earning praise from an unexpected source. Even critics are celebrating as the nation's capital gets cleaned up ahead of America's 250th birthday.
A Washington DC neighborhood is rallying volunteers for dozens of service projects this spring, from pollinator gardens to food pantries. The Van Ness and Forest Hills communities are proving that giving back can be as simple as showing up.
After a decade of hidden fees and pressure tactics, Ticketmaster's parent company will return $8.9 million to Washington D.C. customers who were overcharged. The settlement marks a major win for consumer protection and transparent pricing.
Fifty-four years ago, two giant pandas touched down in Washington DC as a gift from China, becoming the first of their species ever displayed in an American zoo. Their arrival sparked decades of conservation breakthroughs and continues to delight millions of visitors today.
A 16-day celebration bringing all 50 states and six U.S. territories together will transform Washington D.C.'s National Mall this June. The Great American State Fair marks 250 years of American history with a 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions, and cultural exhibits stretching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.
Former USA Rugby World Cup captain Blaine Scully is bringing his decade of international experience home to help young players in the Washington DC area find their path to professional rugby. The two-time collegiate champion will strengthen youth development programs and connect local talent to national opportunities.
Ann Horvath-Rose spent years piecing together her father's Holocaust survival story, even though he never wanted to share the painful details. Now she's one of 70 trained speakers bringing these fading memories to a new generation of students.
Japan just planted 250 new cherry blossom trees in Washington to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary. It's a beautiful continuation of a friendship that began with 3,000 trees back in 1912.
Washington DC is getting a spectacular new attraction this summer that will inspire millions to explore the wonders of our world. The National Geographic Museum of Exploration opens June 26, 2026, with over 100,000 square feet of interactive exhibits celebrating discovery and human curiosity.
Rini Sampath became the first South Asian candidate to qualify for Washington DC's mayoral ballot, achieving the milestone in just four weeks. The government contractor is running on a platform to fix basic city services and bring fresh leadership to the nation's capital.
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