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Sep 13, 2023

Pickleball Courts Are Popping Up Near The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The “National Mall of Pickleball” event will offer three days of free court time for players of all ages and skill levels.

Aug 11, 2023

These Boundary-Pushing Art Installations Will Take Over The National Mall This Month

The “Pulling Together” exhibit opening Aug. 18 is meant to challenge the concept of a U.S. monument and asks, “What stories remain untold on the National Mall?”

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.

Jun 01, 2023

NPS To Raise Tidal Basin Walkways 5 Feet To Account For Sea Level Rise

The Tidal Basin seawalls currently flood daily at high tide. NPS approved a project to elevate the walkways.

Aug 04, 2022

Why D.C. Is Less Vulnerable To Hurricane Flooding Than Other East Coast Cities

Climate change is making flooding worse in D.C., but the city’s unique history as the nation’s capital has built in some protection.

Jun 24, 2022

Four Prime Locations On The National Mall Being Considered For New Smithsonian Museums

Supporters of the two new museums worried they would be relegated to locations far from the National Mall in the wake of conservationists calling for no new additions to “the Nation’s front lawn.”

Jun 17, 2022

You Can Visit Smithsonians Extra Late In Honor Of The Solstice Next Weekend

It’s part of Smithsonian’s annual Solstice Saturday.

Sep 29, 2021

Women’s March Will Close Downtown D.C. Roads This Saturday

The fifth annual Women’s March will head towards the Supreme Court this year to protest abortion rights restrictions.

Aug 27, 2021

The Washington Monument Is (Really, Actually) Opening Again

The monument was hit by lightning on Aug. 15, and had been closed for repairs ever since.

Jun 25, 2021

Here Are The Road Closures Ahead Of July 4 Celebrations On The National Mall

Plus, what to know about riding Metro on Independence Day.

 
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