WASHINGTON — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Washington Monument will become the focal point of a multiday national celebration launching America’s semiquincentennial.

Although America’s birthday isn’t technically until July, an early celebration is underway: Freedom 250, the public-private organization established by President Donald Trump to commemorate America’s ...

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After the Washington National Opera said it would be moving operations from the Kennedy Center, the venue's president said ...

The Washington National Opera has decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation's capital, though it ...

The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during ...

The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it will move performances away from the Kennedy Center in another ...

On Friday, the Washington National Opera said it would part ways with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

WASHINGTON — Day 365 is finally here and 2026 is just hours away. Here are some ways you can celebrate with fireworks to ring in the new year. The Washington Monument will light up for a New Year's ...

Numerous roads in D.C. will be closed to traffic Monday evening for a fireworks show celebrating America’s 25th birthday. Projectors have lit up all four sides of the Washington Monument nightly since ...

The Washington National Opera decided on Friday to move out of its longtime home at the Kennedy Center. The center said it ended the relationship.