Today: April 30, 2026
The nation’s capital is transforming its downtown into a winter wonderland as the Downtown Holiday Market marks its 20th anniversary with an innovative addition: an indoor skating rink at the historic National Building Museum. The expanded celebration, running from November 22 through…
In a move to transform downtown Washington, DC’s government has unveiled plans to purchase Capital One Arena for $87.5 million as part of a larger $515 million investment in the city’s entertainment district. The deal would ensure the Washington Capitals and Wizards…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive…
During the National Book Month Celebration ceremony at Stanton Elementary School, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Jazzmyne Townsend the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year. Joined by Interim State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell and DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, Townsend received the…
In a decade, Washington, D.C. has invested more than $1.5 Billion in affordable housing leading to over 15,000 units completed. This statistics is according to a report titled “Protecting Affordable Housing” delivered by Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson…
As Nigeria celebrates its independence on another side of the globe, Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially proclaimed October 1 as Nigerian American Day in the District of Columbia. This recognition honors the contributions of the Nigerian American community as Mayor Bowser emphasized…
On August 29, the Mayor Muriel Bowser administration announced the 2024 launch of the annual 202Creates festival that celebrates the DC creative community. The month-long festival has a series of events lined up with a key one being the Art All Night…
Two DC public schools are among 365 schools across the country that have been announced as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools is the United States Department of Education’s award program honoring high-performing schools and schools that are making…
To combat increasing crime in Washington, D.C., City Council member Christina Henderson has pushed a new bill that will allow businesses such as restaurants, bars, and other retail stores to operate on a cashless basis. The Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Amendment Act…
Residents of Washington, D.C., will have the opportunity to experience the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, from September 19, 2025, to February 22, 2026. This exhibition marks the first major survey of Sherald’s work, widely…
