The William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center will close Oct. 1, 2026, clearing the way for demolition and construction of a $44.5 ...

Many are used to the joyful exuberance of Step Afrika!’s winter holiday shows. With The Fruits of Our Labor, mounted in ...

Lime-based mixtures covered walls for thousands of years, and versions of the craft remained standard in American construction well into the twentieth century. In the wood-lath system common in ...

When TLC released “Waterfalls” on CrazySexyCool, the song carried a warning about desire, risk, and the consequences hidden ...

River Terrace Park’s collapsing gazebo. On June 26, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) officially invited the public to celebrate July 4th at Anacostia Park, “a vibrant community gathering space ...

The DC Armory has been the home of the DC National Guard since 1941. In 2026, as the Guard announced plans to relocate, NPS has initiated a transfer of control of the site to the District. Photo: ...

You can apply online for tickets to Supreme Court argument and non-argument sessions. Three weeks before each Court day, lottery results are announced and tickets issued electronically. The Court ...

On Saturday, Oct. 10 (rain date, Oct. 11), 2 to 6 p.m., be a porch host for an afternoon music festival where dozens of bands play front porches, stoops and yards across Capitol Hill. It is free, ...

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon, explore life at the bottom of the ocean during Play Date at NMNH. Learn about animals adapted to the dark deep sea, create deep-sea-inspired artwork and see ...

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., join the Southwest Waterfront AARP Chapter and DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) for their annual Community Health, Wellness and Resource ...

USA Today’s Susan Page discusses her new book The Queen and Her Presidents. Sept. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Crown meets The West Wing in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown ...