75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at the U.S. Navy Memorial (photos)

December 12, 2016

Frank Ruby, 99, a survivor of the attacks — which propelled the U.S. into World War II — attended the ceremony.

Washington International Horse Show Celebrates 58th Year (photos)

December 8, 2016

The show, held Oct. 25 to 30, attracted several members of the U.S. Olympic silver-winning show-jumping team.

Barack Obama and First Family Light National Christmas Tree (photos)


The Dec. 1 ceremony will be televised tonight, Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. on the Hallmark Channel.

Scottish Clansmen March Through Old Town Alexandria in 46th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade (photos)

December 5, 2016

Pipe and drum bands from around the region and Scottish clansmen wearing colorful tartans marched through the streets of Old Town Alexandria Va. in the 46th annual Scottish Christmas Walk […]

Barack Obama and First Family Light National Christmas Tree (photos)

December 2, 2016

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama lit the National Christmas Tree for the last time as president and first lady on Thursday, December 1. The first couple was joined by daughter […]

20 Years of Norwegian Christmas Celebrated at Union Station Tree Lighting (photos)


Ambassador of Norway Kare R. Aas officially presented the tree Nov. 30. Jardar Johansen sang melodies from the home country.

D.C.’s Tallest Tree Is Centerpiece of CityCenterDC’s Holiday Display (photos)

December 1, 2016

The 70-foot fir, topped with a starburst six feet in diameter, was the star of the Nov. 26 tree lighting.

Protesters Confront Alt-Right White Nationalists in D.C. (photos)

November 28, 2016

The Nov. 19 protest began peacefully, but turned violent when two NPI advocates waded in carrying a camera phone and a microphone.

Georgetown Hoyas Defeat Crosstown Rival Howard 85-72 (photos)


The Georgetown Hoyas (3-4) defeated crosstown rival Howard University 85-72 (0-5) in men’s basketball action at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on Sunday November 27.. The Hoyas had taken […]

Protests Erupt in D.C. After Trump Win (photos)

November 21, 2016

The new Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue has become a focal point for anti-Trump anger.