Cherry Blossom Festival Kicks Off 'Petal Porches' Registration

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is inviting residents of D.C. and Northern Virginia to decorate their porches, yards and windows.

DC Activists Oppose Jeff Bezos' Name On MLK Library Auditorium

D.C. activists are urging city leaders to scrap plans to name the auditorium at the remodeled MLK Library after billionaire Jeff Bezos.

Finally, a zero-waste alternative to Amazon: The Rounds

This green startup is building the future of sustainable city living.

Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorated With Virtual Events

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday with special virtual events.

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Washington DC

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held in the Washington DC area.

NFL Awards Grant To DC Nonprofit Helping Formerly Incarcerated

The NFL awarded a grant to Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop in D.C. as part of the league’s Inspire Change social justice initiative.

Cherry Blossom Festival Seeking Volunteers For 2022 Event

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is inviting people of all ages to apply to become a volunteer at the 2022 festival.

Alzheimer’s Association To Host Film Screening

A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.

Red Cross Declares ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate In DC

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in the District of Columbia to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.

Photos: Rare Snowy Owl Soars Over Washington, Thrills Crowds

The Capitol Hill owl attracts a few dozen birdwatchers each night hoping to spot the same species that delivers messages to Harry Potter.

Giant Panda Cub Loves Playing In The Snow At National Zoo: Video

At the National Zoo in Washington, DC, giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, who is only 16 months old, had a great time playing in last week's snow.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

DTLR Presents $20,000 Donation for D.C.-Area Families in Need

DTLR presented the donation – which provided holiday shopping sprees to 20 local families – to Be The Village and District Motherhued®

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Washington DC: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

Tornado Relief: Firehouse Subs Raising Funds For Victims

Firehouse Subs restaurants in the D.C. area are raising money to help victims of the tornadoes in Kentucky, Illinois and other states.

NYC-area Holiday Travel? Make Morris County Home-Base

Morris County, N.J.’s Is An Efficient Place to Stay When Exploring The Region’s Many Opportunities.

Blood Donors Needed In Washington DC Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding blood drives in the Washington DC area soon.

Pepco Lets Customers Help Their Neighbors On Giving Tuesday

Pepco is offering customers opportunities to give back locally through its Good Neighbor Energy Fund and Gift of Energy programs.

Blood Donations Needed In Washington DC Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The nation is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Green Fireball Shoots Across VA, DC Sky, Stumping Scientists

Nearly 500 reports from residents in VA, DC and other eastern states said a bright-green fireball streaked across the sky. Did you see it?

Cherishing Close Bonds With Adult Children: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Donna Marie Alexander shares gratitude for the special relationship she has with her children and friends who offer help in tough times.

When To Turn Clocks Back As Daylight Saving Time Ends In VA, DC

As more and more states opt to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, see what time the sun will set in DC and northern Virginia.

TikToker Suspended From Job After Video Shows Rats In DC Popeyes

A TikToker who blew the whistle on a rat-infested Popeyes near Eastern Market is holding a fundraiser to help pay his bills.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Washington DC Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

Blood Donors Needed In Washington DC Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

30 Cherry Blossom Trees To Be Planted In DC's Oxon Run Park

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is partnering with Chase for a tree-planting ceremony on Friday in Oxon Run Park in Southeast D.C.

DC Gets Own 'Wheel Of Fortune' + Robot Dogs Marching: Top DC News

Three D.C. area residents will appear on "Wheel of Fortune" next week. A new exhibition on the U.S.-Mexico border wall is coming to D.C.

US-Mexico Wall Exhibition Coming To National Building Museum

A new exhibition at the National Building Museum will offer visitors a multimedia look at the wall separating the United States and Mexico.

Police Impersonator Arrested + Salmon Ice Sculpture: Top DC News

A man was arrested for impersonating police in downtown DC on Tuesday. An ice sculpture shaped like a salmon was on display on Saturday.

Wreath-Laying Honors Eleanor Roosevelt’s Human Rights Legacy

The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee hosted a celebration on Monday to commemorate the 137th birthday of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

Ice Sculpture Along The Anacostia Shows Effects Of Climate Change

A video showing the effects of climate change in Alaska was projected onto a 9,000-pound ice sculpture on Saturday near Nationals Park.

Father Seeks Help For Daughters Injured By Jeep In Southeast DC

Tyrone Belton, who was dragged 20 feet from his daughters after getting struck by a Jeep, is requesting financial help for their recovery.

'Walk To School Day' Injuries + No-Tent Zone Dissent: Top DC News

Two children and their father were injured when they were struck by a vehicle while walking to school. Resistance grows to no-tent zones.

DC Bulldozer Driver Clears Homeless Tent With Man Still Inside

A D.C. worker clearing out a homeless encampment with heavy machinery in Northeast D.C. on Monday picked up a tent with a man still inside.

Ceremony Marks COVID Memorial's End + VP Sells Condo: Top DC News

A ceremony on the National Mall marked the end of a COVID-19 memorial, while Vice President Kamala Harris sold her condo in Dupont Circle.

COVID-19 Positive Lions, Tigers At National Zoo Are 'Improving'

Lions and tigers at the National Zoo in D.C. that tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago are showing signs of improvement.

Hip-Hop Museum Inductions + Bikeshare At White House: Top DC News

Posthumous inductions for rapper Heavy D and legendary record producer Chucky Thompson into Hip-Hop Museum. Women's march street closures.

$10K Grants Offered To Minority-Owned Small Businesses In DC Area

Fiserv Inc. is offering $10,000 grants to support minority-owned small businesses in D.C. and Virginia harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park Service Tests Levee System + Spirit Coach Fired: Top DC News

The National Park Service conducted its yearly test of a levee system near the Washington Monument. A new Jewish museum is coming to D.C.

New Richmond-To-DC Amtrak Line + Moped Death Charges: Top DC News

Travelers can now get from Richmond to D.C. three times a day on Amtrak. In downtown D.C., check out the newly renovated Franklin Park.