Washington dc News

Washington - A sinkhole opened up on an intersection in downtown Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. The streets around the sinkhole were closed and this caused problems during rush hour.

What started out as a proposal for a few people to march into Washington D.C. with loaded rifles is now becoming a call for widespread civil disobedience and defiance of government authority.

Washington - At a time where many feel some freedoms are being eroded in American society, First Amendment rights are still valued. This is evident in Washington, D.C., as at any given time, numerous people can be observed expressing themselves on a variety of issues.

Washington - The Mary Livingston Ripley Garden is located in downtown Washington, sandwiched between two Smithsonian Museums. It's worth stopping in for a visit when walking on Independence Avenue either while touring or on a lunch hour.

Washington - The annual National Sustainable Design Expo is scheduled to take place this week. Yesterday, work could be observed in downtown Washington to prepare for the 2-day event.

Washington - This week Washington's cherry blossoms reached peak views. The peak had been delayed several times this year due to cold snaps in the weather. Yesterday was perfect cherry blossom viewing weather.

Washington - As temperatures kick into a summertime feel, the National Parks Service's Tulip garden in Washington, D.C., is also blooming into season.

Washington - A Florida man has been arrested and ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation after he was arrested for having guns on U.S. Capitol grounds. He is due back in court today.

Washington - On Saturday a large crowd came out to enjoy the weather and the National Cherry Blossom Festival that is going on down on the National Mall in D.C. Saturday the annual Kite Festival took place.

Dumfries - A Washington D.C. commuter found over $600 in cash in his car in an unmarked envelope after carpooling with a stranger. He was happy after he'd found the woman who had been carrying the money.