Washington D.C. used to belong to its two neighbors — Maryland and Virginia — until the land was ceded by the states in 1790 to form the nation’s capital. Then In 1847, the part of the city that was ...

Spend a long weekend in our nation’s diverse, dazzling capital, with food from across the globe and free world-class museums.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Holi, Nowruz and Women’s History Month at events for all ages; spend an afternoon drawing; or enjoy concerts from chamber to punk.

But the Tidal Basin isn’t the only place to see cherry blossoms. More than 9,000 cherry trees line streets, parks and other ...

As D.C.’s budget and autonomy comes under threat by the Trump administration, Congressman Jamie Raskin suggests erasing the ...

Veterans participating in the Cherokee Nation's 12th Warrior Flight are touring national war monuments in Washington D.C.

District leaders say that a proposed cut to the city budget, part of a plan to avert a federal government shutdown, is unfair ...

Academy eighth graders explored Washington, D.C., in February, visiting many iconic monuments to enrich their knowledge of ...

It’s been a busy first month in Washington, D.C., setting up our office, assisting constituents, hiring staff, attending ...

There may be exceptions to these dates for specific districts because of local charters and district-specific exceptions and carve-outs. School board members in Washington are elected through a system ...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering ...

The District of Columbia could face a $1 billion budget shortfall after House Republicans introduced a continuing resolution ...