1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (429+ words) LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: DC region shines in America’s fittest city rankings July 14, 2026, 11:36 AM With the heat and thunderstorms the D.C. region is facing this summer, it may be hard to make it to the playground to let the kids run out…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (328+ words) As America celebrates its 250th birthday, here’s how to enjoy—and endure—the festivities in the Washington area. Fed up with natural straws ruining his mint julep (and really, who among us?), paper-cigarette-holder manufacturer Marvin Stone wrapped strips of paper around…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) May 25, 2026, 6:47 PM The Smithsonian Castle, the oldest building in the Smithsonian Institution’s museum complex, is open to visitors this summer during an extensive renovation project. The 171-year-old building on the National Mall, built before the Civil War, reopened to the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (472+ words) May 19, 2026, 11:05 AM The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has opened a new exhibit marking the nation’s past 250 years. Called “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness,” it features 250 artifacts and adds live performances to create a more immersive visitor experience....

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (407+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Washington Capitals eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention November 14, 2025, 5:46 PM The Smithsonian’s popular National Air and Space Museum was one of the first museums that reopened to the public Friday after a monthlong closure during the government shutdown....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (679+ words) WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Behind the gates of Marine Barracks Washington, Marines carry forward the traditions that they say exemplify the Spirit of America. DC News Now got rare access inside the post, offering a closer look at the history,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (281+ words) March 26, 2026, 4:34 AM The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is getting a total makeover to celebrate 50 years since opening its doors to the public. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax put on his hard hat to…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (126+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The exhibit, inspired by the New York Times’s 1619 Project, will run at…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (235+ words) January 6, 2026, 4:25 AM Scientifically, it’s called “metagraywacke.” Broadly speaking, it’s a type of sandstone. But D.C.’s official rock, Potomac bluestone, is a metamorphic material you can actually find all over the city — in places like the White House, Tidal…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (452+ words) November 24, 2025, 4:35 PM The National Archives has opened its flagship exhibition, “The American Story,” giving visitors an opportunity to get an up-close look at millions of historical items. “We have about 700,000 artifacts in our collections,” he said. And while not all…...