WASHINGTON ( DC News Now) — In the District, final preparations are underway to celebrate America’s 249 th birthday.

According to the National Park Service, fireworks on the National Mall are set to begin at 9 p.m. local time on July 4. The ...

First lady Melania Trump visited with patients at Children’s National hospital in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, decorating rocks and asking the kids about their favorite hobbies. The first lady ...

Bellevue school officials team up with police and fire officials to curb fireworks damage before Independence Day.

Don't want to brave the National Mall on July 4 to watch the Independence Day Parade or the July 4 Fireworks Show? Here's how ...

Fourth of July weekend is upon us with fireworks, concerts, parades and more patriotic fun in every corner of the D.C. area.

Washington D.C. is always a hot tourist destination in the United States, and the city will host a myriad of patriotic events to commemorate the nation’s birthday.

Every first Thursday of the month, Shanklin Hall hosts a moody R&B party that spins sensual songs from all eras of music.

Many AFSCME DC 33 members have been itching for the union to take a dramatic stand against the city ever since then-Mayor ...

Cowboy Carter concert-goers and families flocking to the National Mall for the Fourth of July holiday on Friday won't need to pay a dime to ride on Metro buses and trains, after transit officials ...

Les Twins, Beyoncé’s longtime backup dancers, are leading a special pop-up dance workshop in Northeast D.C. on Saturday ...

With thousands expected to gather across Washington, D.C. for Fourth of July events, Mayor Muriel Bowser and public safety ...