Tag: #washingtondc

Possible Gunfire Near White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington Forces Evacuation; Suspect in Custody

President Trump and the first lady were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton after possible gunfire near screening; suspect detained.

#whitehouse, #security, #washingtondc, #trump

National Geographic to open $300 million Museum of Exploration in Washington on June 26, 2026

A new high-tech National Geographic museum opens June 26, 2026 in D.C., pairing immersive exhibits with a $30 ticket in a city of free museums.

#washingtondc, #museums, #nationalgeographic, #immersive, #tourism

D.C. Sues Real Estate Lender, Alleging Voucher-Only Strategy Shut Out Unsubsidized Renters

Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Red Oak’s lending model turns rent-controlled buildings into voucher-only housing, illegally barring other tenants.

#housing, #washingtondc, #rentcontrol, #vouchers, #lawsuit

National Geographic to Open ‘The Archives’ Exhibition in Washington, Backed by $57 Million Grant

A new permanent exhibit will bring National Geographic’s vast photo, film and map collections to the public as its D.C. campus becomes a museum.

#nationalgeographic, #museum, #washingtondc, #archives, #philanthropy