Smithsonian Acquires Musical Objects from Sting, J. Ralph (photos)
• September 11, 2017

The former lead singer for the Police donated the 1978 Fender Stratocaster guitar that he played at Amnesty International’s “The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball” in 1981.

Decision to End DACA Sparks D.C. Protest (photos and video)
• September 7, 2017

Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program rallied outside the White House, then marched past the Trump International Hotel to the U.S. Department of Justice on Sept. 5.

DC Shorts Film Festival Starts Sept. 7
• September 5, 2017

A dozen of the showcases are thematic: all-animation, all-LGBT, etc. New this year is a free outdoor showcase on Sept. 14 in Farragut Square.

Book Lovers Flock to National Book Festival (photos)
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After 12 years on the National Mall, the festival moved indoors in 2014. On a particularly rainy start to Labor Day weekend, this felt like a good choice.

A Solar Eclipse Brings Us Together … Briefly
• August 21, 2017

In the zones of partiality, which included Washington, D.C., the scene was not quite the showstopper.

Otakon Anime Convention Comes to D.C. (photos)
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After 18 years in Baltimore, the anime and cosplay convention moved to D.C.’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center Aug. 11 to 13.

Demonstrators Rally to Demand Removal of Albert Pike Statue in D.C. (video & photos)
• August 19, 2017

Over 100 activists attended a rally for the removal of a statue of Albert Pike (1809-1891) in late afternoon on Friday, August 18 in Washington D.C. The statue of Pike, […]

Smithsonian Gets Baseball Treasures in Special Ceremony (photos)
• August 17, 2017

National Museum of American History board member Thomas Tull donated 14 artifacts used by baseball legends who played for six different major-league teams.

Anti-Poaching ‘March for Elephants’ in D.C. (photos)
• August 14, 2017

The fifth annual rally was held Saturday, Aug. 12, “World Elephant Day.”

A Memorable Citi Open (photos)
• August 7, 2017

Alexander “Sascha” Zverev of Germany defeated Kevin Anderson of South Africa to win his first ATP World Tour 500 title, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament’s 49-year history.