D.C. Petal Procession Features Cherry Blossom-Themed Cars (photos)
• April 12, 2021

On April 10, a mini parade of painted vehicles passed in front of the National Archives building on its way to visit all eight wards of Washington, D.C.

Cherry Blossoms Peak Early at Tidal Basin (photos)
• March 29, 2021

Due to a stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures, the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin have achieved peak bloom several days earlier than expected.

Honoring First-Responders With Tulips on International Women’s Day
• March 10, 2021

Each year on March 8, we mark International Women’s Day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. On this day, the nonprofit organization Petals for Hope […]

Dana Tai Soon Burgess: Dancing in the Time of COVID (photos)
• October 13, 2020

The Oct. 9 performance by the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, outdoors at the Arts Club of Washington, was noteworthy for being danced in front of a live audience.

‘Hear Me Roar!’: 5th Women’s March Planned for Oct. 17 (photos)
• October 1, 2020

Just 17 days before the election, the Women’s March organization plans a demonstration targeting President Donald Trump, in particular his move to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.

RBG: We Bid You Farewell (photos)
• September 28, 2020

After thousands paid their respects to the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the U.S. Supreme Court, she become the first woman and the first Jewish person to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Fly Over D.C. for Health Care Workers (photos)
• May 2, 2020

A total of 12 fighter jets, six of the Air Force’s F-16 C/D Fighting Falcons and six F-18 C/D Hornets, appeared over the Capitol building just before noon.

D.C. Hunkers Down During Cherry Blossom Season (photos)
• March 23, 2020

There was a brief window for a few days early on as the flowers approached peak bloom when it was possible to capture the scene.

Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday in Alexandria (photos)
• February 18, 2020

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson and Town Crier Ben Fiore-Walker were joined on the parade’s reviewing stand by George and Martha Washington themselves.

Cupid’s Undie Run Begins 2nd Decade in D.C. (photos)
• February 10, 2020

On Feb. 8, for the 11th time, hundreds of hardy individuals jogged along D.C. streets wearing nothing but their underwear.