A restaurant overlooking the pond Constitution Gardens? Terraced landscaping on the grounds of the Washington Monument that face a newly renovated Sylvan Theatre? Both are part of winning design proposals in a competition to redesign two iconic sites on the National Mall.
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Winners Announced in Competition to Redesign Constitution Gardens, Sylvan Theatre and Union Square
I Want You to Want My Environmentalism: Cheap Trick to Headline Earth Day Rally on National Mall
Surrender your environmentally unfriendly ways and rock your face off all at once—Cheap Trick will headline the annual Earth Day rally on the National Mall on Sunday, April 22.
Nine Minutes of Idiots Hitting Each Other With Pillows
On Saturday, several hundred Washingtonians felt it necessary to go down to the National Mall or Dupont Circle and hit each other with pillows that they probably didn't wash beforehand.
In Redesign Competition, Architects Envision a New, More Lively National Mall
Twelve design proposals to redesign three sites on the National Mall go on display today as part of a contest to rejuvenate and enliven America's front yard.
Come, Ye Faithless Masses: Atheist Rally to Swarm National Mall Saturday
As many as 30,000 people are expected to crowd the National Mall tomorrow, and while the forecast is for rain, don't expect this bunch to pray for sunny skies—they're atheists, after all.
Two Capital Bikeshare Stations Open on National Mall
Just in time for blooming of the cherry blossoms—and the traffic nightmares that accompany them—two of the five Capital Bikeshare stations planned for the National Mall opened today.
Welcome to D.C., Now Mind the Construction
Lots of Washington is under construction, and in just in time for the influx of tourists.
D.C. Official Wants Food Trucks on the National Mall
Food trucks on the National Mall? One D.C. official would love to see it.
Federal Commission OKs Capital Bikeshare Stations
According to TBD, the National Capital Planning Commission gave the go-ahead for the installation of five Capital Bikeshare stations on the National Mall this afternoon.
Developer Gives National Mall a Cool Million
A new shuttle service isn't the only thing the National Mall received today. The Trust for the National Mall announced that its chairman, John "Chip" Akridge, is donating $1 million more to the nonprofit he founded in 2007.
New Shuttle Service Comes to National Mall
Just in time for the blooming of the District's famed cherry blossoms, a new shuttle will start operating in and around the National Mall on March 12, reports the AP via WTOP.
No Foul Play in Death Near National Mall, Police Say
Police are investigating after a man's body was found dead Sunday morning just off the National Mall near the bank of the Potomac River.
Planning Commission Taking Arty Ideas for Better Parks
What should our parks look like in the future? The National Capital Planning Commission is holding a panel tonight on potential ideas to resuscitate the National Mall.
Pedicabs Complain Again of Park Police Harassment
At some point in the near future, you'll be able to find a Capitol Bikeshare station on the National Mall and ride wherever you please. But if you pay someone to take you in a pedicab, well, that's more complicated.
Park Service Proposes Five Bikeshare Locations
It looks like the National Park Service has set aside any concerns with Capital Bikeshare and is moving full-steam ahead to get stations in place for next year.
D.C. War Memorial Re-Opens Today
Tucked away in a sea of memorial is a small yet distinguished structure that recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of 455 District residents in World War I: the District of Columbia War Memorial.
National Mall, HUD Plaza Called 'Failed' Public Spaces
There's plenty of open space in the District, but not all of it is very good.
Ta Ta, Tourmobile
For 42 years, District residents and tourists have seen Tourmobile's signature blue and white buses drive circles around the National Mall. After today, the Tourmobile will be no more.
Eisenhowers Have Concerns About Gehry Memorial Design
This week, architect Frank Gehry was in town to explain himself.
Man Arrested on National Mall Files $20 Million Lawsuit
Last November, James Patock, seen at right, was arrested after the Park Police searched of his vehicle, parked on the Mall. Now, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Patock is seeking retractions, "return of property," and $20 million in damages.
MLK Memorial To Be Dedicated on October 16
The dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Kr. Memorial postponed by Hurricane Irene is now set for October 16, writes the Post. That misquote, though, still won't change.
Tourmobile Drives Off Into The Sunset
After decades of monopolizing the tourist trade around the National Mall, Tourmobile and its 1970 throwback tour buses are ceasing operations on October 31.
Report: Bikeshare Coming to the National Mall, Possibly "Early Next Year"
It appears as if the National Park Service has backtracked on previous statements that the installation of a Capital Bikeshare station located on the National Mall would "destroy the nature" of America's backyard.
MLK Memorial Architect Says Inscription Will Not Change
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial executive architect Ed Jackson Jr. tells the Washington Post that he does not plan to change the controversial inscription on the side of King's memorial despite outcries from civil rights and editorialists. Of the most vocal is Maya Angelou, who has derided the misquoted inscription as making King Jr. look like an "arrogant twit."
Maya Angelou: Misquote Makes King "Look Like an Arrogant Twit"
Add Maya Angelou to the list of people who aren't big fans of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The legendary poet is the latest to take umbrage to a heavily paraphrased quote which was etched into the side of the memorial.
Maybe That's Why His Arms Are Crossed
Sure, a good portion of the public and critics seem to hate the design of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Four-Foot Crack Found in Washington Monument [UPDATE]
UPDATE: Well, then: officials have updated their original assessment, and now state that the crack at the top of the Washington Monument is actually a little more than four feet long.
Can You Walk Your Bike Through The King Memorial?
Local cycling blog TheWashCycle reported yesterday that at least one person had been told that they wouldn't be able to walk a bicycle under the steely gaze of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
King Memorial Unveiled On Webcam
Who needs to wait until next week? If you head over to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial's website right now, you can get a perfectly good view of the memorial in all its glory.
No Tickets Needed For King Memorial's "Residents" Day
Last week, we reported that District residents would be the first people to officially get to visit the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during a D.C. Residents Day. But now, Washingtonians will have to share that honor with suburbanites and anyone else who shows up.
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