Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p ...

The National Mall's fireworks display is no small feat. The show is a carefully crafted performance that has been done by ...

Nobody celebrates the Fourth of July like the nation’s capital. Whether you are going it alone, looking for an adventure, ...

Kathryn Jones is on a mission to read every plaque in every D.C.-area Smithsonian. While she didn’t start the project for ...

The July Fourth Independence Day Celebration on the National Mall in Washington kicks off Friday morning with the annual ...

Many roads in D.C. and Arlington will be closed for Fourth of July events and fireworks. We put together a list.

Best for: Cyclists, walkers and those who like a good skyline silhouette. Head to the Virginia side of the river near the ...

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