National Interest
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Alexandria’s 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Names Its Grand Marshal
Alexandria VA – Alexandria is already looking ahead to St. Patrick’s Day, and this year’s celebration will have a familiar…
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Wonder Where All Those Washington Post Reporters Went? Meet The Washington Sun
The Washington Sun, formerly NOTUS, has launched an ambitious expansion into local news, sports, food and weather. Zebra publisher Mary…
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Xfinity Launches Shield, Giving Internet Customers New Tools to Protect Their Home, Devices and Family
Xfinity has launched Xfinity Shield, a home-protection platform that gives eligible Internet customers WiFi-based cybersecurity, motion alerts and family controls.…
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The Hidden Genius of George Washington: Mount Vernon’s New Gardens Chief Reveals the Farming Secrets That Changed America
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Walk through Mount Vernon today, and you’re walking through George Washington’s green thumb. As Jonathan Kavalier steps…
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Grandstands Rise for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.
Grandstands are rising along the National Mall as Washington prepares for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The INDYCAR race…
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Why Was This Cardinal Carrying a Cigarette? Science Offers a Clue
An Alexandria, VA photographer spotted a female cardinal carrying what looked like a cigarette. The strange sight may have a…
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Yes, They’re Really Racing IndyCars Through the Heart of Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania Avenue will trade motorcades for IndyCars this August as the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix roars…
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‘Young Washington’ Brings George Washington’s Formative Years to Life at Mount Vernon Premiere
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Enter center frame: a very young, weeping George Washington, a boy who has just lost his father.…
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You’ve Never Seen George Washington Like This Before
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Before dignitaries and members of the press gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 11, a…
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After Years of Delays and Detours, $167 Million George Washington Parkway Overhaul Is Finally Complete
ALEXANDRIA, VA — After years of construction, lane closures, and traffic disruptions, the National Park Service has completed a $167…
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