The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, reflected in the Tidal Basin, pays tribute to the author of the Declaration of Independence, ...

National Geographic’s Sally Ride documentary tells the story of America’s first woman in space and the love she kept secret ...

The former Ward 8 councilmember was expelled amid criminal bribery charges. He is running in the July 15 special election to fill his seat.

Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and ...

Like clockwork, Carla Johnson sends out letters every spring asking for donations to help pay for the annual Fourth of July ...

Plus long-standing recommendations for flu vaccines rescinded, but at least there’s public art mocking the White House. Minus ...

A previous attempt at a memorial for Harvey Milk at the District’s Congressional Cemetery fell by the wayside due to lack of ...

A new AP-NORC poll reveals complex and often divided views among Americans on religion in public schools. While most U.S.

Few U.S. adults support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools, but a majority favors ...

Toast America’s birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts and other events in and around Washington, D.C.

A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that requires copies of the Ten Commandments be posted in every public ...