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Jul 05, 2023

A Mysterious Foundation Is Throwing A Huge Cultural Festival On The National Mall

An organization led by a world-famous, Ray-Ban-wearing guru is hosting the World Culture Festival, which is expected to bring roughly 100,000 attendees and a massive dance floor to the National Mall this fall.

Dec 09, 2020

The Lower Level Of Malcolm X Park Will Close For Renovations Until 2022

The renovations are expected to be completed in the summer of that year, according to the National Park Service.

Jun 05, 2019

The Water Is Flowing Again At The Meridian Hill Park Fountain

After about a year, North America’s longest cascading fountain is wet once again.

Sep 13, 2018

Why Don’t The Fountains At Meridian Hill Park Ever Seem To Be Working?

It’s always something …

Sep 08, 2015

Music Video Premiere: Clones of Clones – ‘Somebody Else’

The band’s new music video, which follows a romance, is also a love note to the District.

Jun 15, 2015

Summer Picnicking Like a Boss

What to pack and where to go to dine al fresco.

Aug 15, 2014

Photos: Thousands Peacefully Rally In Support Of Ferguson Shooting Victim

Thousands gathered to mourn Ferguson shooting victim Michael Brown in Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park last night.

Dec 26, 2013

Basement Fire Near Meridian Hill Park Leaves One Dead

One confirmed fatality after firefighters put out a small basement fire near Meridian Hill Park.

Jul 03, 2013

Fourth of July: Where To See Fireworks Off the National Mall

Don’t want to battle the National Mall crowds to watch tomorrow’s fireworks? Try these less popular spots.

Jun 12, 2013

The Ten Best Tourist Spots Locals Should Also Enjoy in D.C.

Washington, D.C. is a tourism mecca, from its free museums to its vast collection of monuments and memorials. Here are the places tourists and locals alike should visit.

 
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