The following is a press release from DDOT: The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to implement adjusted parking meter rates as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2015. The new rate structure was ordered by the Council of the District of Columbia last year, and establishes […]
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Metrorail to Close at Midnight Every Night Beginning June 3
The following is a press release from Metro: Metrorail to close at midnight every night beginning June 3 Seven-day-a-week midnight closures will expand maintenance time, improve safety Beginning Friday, June 3, the Metrorail system will close at midnight every night to allow for the implementation of SafeTrack, an expanded track work plan to improve Metrorail safety […]
Sewall-Belmont House & Museum Becomes Newest National Park Site
The following is a press release from the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum: April 12, 2016 Washington, DC—Today, Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, the home and headquarters for women’s suffragist, human rights activist, and founder of the National Woman’s Party Alice Paul, announces its designation by Presidential Proclamation as America’s newest national park site. The Board of […]
Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Public Debut
On Jan. 16, 2016, members of the public will see giant panda cub Bei Bei (BAY-BAY) on exhibit for the first time since the National Zoo’s panda house closed to the public before his birth Aug. 22, 2015. Bei Bei and his mother Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) will have access to their off-exhibit den and may […]
Renwick Gallery Opens Nov. 13, 2015 After Major Renovation of its National Historic Landmark Building
The Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative arts program, will open to the public Friday, Nov. 13, following a comprehensive two-year renovation. The museum, located across from the White House at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., in downtown Washington, D.C., will open with an updated […]
Information About the Pope’s Visit to Washington DC, September 22-24, 2015
Pope Francis will visit Washington DC on September 22-24. The Pope will visit the White House on Wednesday, and the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. He will also celebrate afternoon Mass on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 4:15 pm on Wednesday. Tickets to this event and the other […]
The Crime Museum to Close on Oct 1, 2015
The following is a press release from the Crime Museum: Those in the Washington, D.C., area who are interested in learning about some of the most notable crimes over the years, as well as visiting special crime-related exhibits, will need to make their way to the National Museum of Crime & Punishment by September 30, […]
Set of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” to be Donated to the Newseum
Desk, Globe, and Props from the Set to be Sent to the Museum Following Stewart’s Final Taping on August 6th The Newseum announced it will acquire the set of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” following Stewart’s final appearance as host of the late-night television program on Thursday, Aug. 6. The donation, which will become part […]
DC Circulator Now Has National Mall Route Bus Service
The following is a press release from the DC Circulator: Mayor Muriel Bowser, National Park Service Acting Superintendent Karen Cucurullo and District Department of Transportation Director Leif Dormsjo announced that the DC Circulator will begin passenger service along the National Mall on Sunday, June 14, 2015. The route will begin at Union Station, travel along Louisiana […]
The Renwick Gallery Will Reopen November 13, 2015
The following is a press release announced by the Smithsonian American Art Museum: The Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative arts program, will reopen to the public Friday, Nov. 13, following a comprehensive two-year renovation. The museum, located across from the White House at the corner of 17th Street […]