Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Around DC (No Commitment Needed)
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With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the new year right around the corner, people are searching…

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Where to See Fall Foliage in Washington DC
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A vibrant red maple tree stands prominently at the corner of Arnold Drive and MacArthur Road in Armed Forces Retirement Home in DC, surrounded by a quiet suburban setting. The deep blue sky contrasts beautifully with the rich autumn colors of the red and yellow trees, while a "Speed Limit 15" sign marks the peaceful intersection.

Washington DC is known as the "City of Trees" and is the top city in…

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DC Art All Night and Dine All Night
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A person is painting a large, abstract, blue-toned artwork outdoors during a community event. The painter wears a black "Art All Night" t-shirt, while others, including children in colorful outfits, are visible in the background. A nearby park sign emphasizes "Drug-Free" and park guidelines. The setting appears relaxed and social, with art materials scattered on the ground around the painter.

Art All Night is a free celebration of DC's performing and visual arts. Started in…

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22 Quiet Places in Washington, DC
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A stone pathway winds through a green lawn under a wooden pergola, leading towards a cluster of trees. In the distance, a person walks along the path while a group of people sits on the grass, enjoying the serene park setting.

Between the tourists, college students, government workers, and lobbyists, DC can get very crowded and…

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Washington, DC Itinerary for Art Lovers: 5 Days in DC
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The grand interior of the National Gallery of Art's West Wing, featuring a large, ornate fountain surrounded by a vibrant display of various flowers and plants. The fountain, made of a warm-toned stone, is topped by a statue of a figure, which adds an artistic touch to the scene. The surrounding area includes tall, dark marble columns and a domed ceiling, enhancing the luxurious and classical ambiance of the setting.

With so many art museums in DC, narrowing down to the ones most worth visiting…

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Creating Potomac Parks, Hains Point, and the Tidal Basin: Potomac Flats Improvement Project
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The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. is framed by delicate cherry blossoms in the foreground, with the Tidal Basin's reflective waters dotted by leisure boats under a vast blue sky with wispy clouds, capturing the iconic beauty of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The land that the monuments in Washington sit on was, at one time, in the…

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Constitution Avenue Was a Canal: History of the Washington City Canal
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Colorful historical lithograph titled 'Panoramic View of Washington City,' by Edward Sachse, depicting the city from the new dome of the Capitol looking west, with a bustling scene of carriages and pedestrians.

Today, Constitution Avenue is one of Washington, DC's major thoroughfares, bustling with traffic and flanked…

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The National Mall During the Civil War: An 1863 Photo
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Black and white historic photograph circa 1863, capturing a bird's-eye view of the National Mall from the Capitol building, featuring the Washington City Canal, the Botanic Garden with its distinctive glasshouse, and the unfinished Washington Monument in the distance.

This photo of the National Mall during the Civil War from the Library of Congress…

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DC’s 5 Best Peak Blooms, Ranked
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Branches filled with vibrant pink cherry blossoms against a clear blue sky, signifying the arrival of spring with a burst of color

When people in Washington, DC hear the term "peak bloom," they immediately think of the…

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Rents in DC: What $1,700 Will Get You in 2024
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Illustration of a stylized Washington D.C. cityscape with iconic row houses in the foreground and the United States Capitol building in the background. A bold, upward-trending arrow overlays the scene, symbolizing rise in rents in DC

With the average rent for an apartment in the United States at $1,702 per month,…

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