Today, we celebrate the towering life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin—printer and philosopher, inventor and diplomat, public ...

WASHINGTON — Elevator outages at Museum Square Apartments in NW DC are causing major issues for tenants. “It’s been down ...

A time capsule is going into the ground in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. It’s no ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The capital city of the United States showcases a seamless blend of the past and the future. Cosmopolitan and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Across the United States, political polarization has deepened to historic levels. In a report published in May 2025, the Pew Research Center found that Americans are more divided ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With just hours left before the New Year, the nation is also ushering in a historic milestone: the beginning of America’s 250th birthday celebration. The anniversary kickoff ...

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The Washington Monument will transform on New Year’s Eve into the "world’s tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday," according to the national Freedom 250 organization. The ...