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Washington Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
It's D.C.'s 235th birthday. How much do you know about the city?
Are you a tourist, transplant or true local? Test your knowledge. Happy birthday, D.C.! It's been more than two centuries since D.C. was established as the nation's capital with the signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790 — but back then, it was called the Territory of Columbia. Our fair city didn't have 'district' in its title until a name change in 1871, nearly a hundred years later. Did you already know that? D.C. is among the most educated U.S. cities, and Washingtonians are, stereotypically, great lovers of bar trivia and fun facts. (We're not calling you nerds!) So celebrate the city's 235th birthday by testing your knowledge. Are you a true local, transplant or total tourist? 1 of 12 How many steps do visitors climb between the Reflecting Pool and the main chamber of the Lincoln Memorial? A. 58 B. 93 C. Four score and seven D. 15 2 of 12 Which character is depicted in a limestone grotesque on the Washington National Cathedral? A. Voldemort B. Darth Vader C. Peppa Pig D. Bill from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' 3 of 12 Which giant panda was not born at the Smithsonian National Zoo? A. Tai Shan B. Bei Bei C. Bao Li D. Xiao Qi Ji 4 of 12 Which Metro station has the tallest escalator in D.C.? A. Dupont Circle B. Tenleytown C. Wheaton D. Woodley Park 5 of 12 Of the top five most-visited museums in the United States last year, how many are in D.C.? A. None B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 6 of 12 What hotel chain started as a root beer stand in Columbia Heights? A. Omni B. Marriott C. Hilton D. Holiday Inn 7 of 12 What cocktail was invented by a lobbyist at a bar on E Street? A. Old Fashioned B. Negroni C. Gimlet D. Rickey 8 of 12 Which street in Northwest was D.C.'s original northern border, originally named Boundary Street? A. V Street B. Florida Avenue C. Willard Street D. New Hampshire Avenue 9 of 12 Which of the following professional sports teams based in D.C. has never changed its name? A. Wizards B. Nationals C. Commanders D. Capitals 10 of 12 Which celebrity was not born in D.C.? A. Katherine Heigl B. Maggie Rogers C. Marvin Gaye D. Samuel L. Jackson 11 of 12 Before becoming one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance, poet and activist Langston Hughes worked in D.C. as … A. A busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel B. A short-order cook on U Street C. An usher at Griffith Stadium D. A teacher at Dunbar High School 12 of 12 Which late-night pizza shop is credited with inventing the gut-busting jumbo slice? A. Pizza Mart B. Jumbo Slice C. Alberto's D. Duccini's You need to answer every question to see your result. 0 of 12 Your score: Fritz Hahn, Mark Miller and William Neff contributed to this report.
USA Today
03-07-2025
- USA Today
Washington DC fireworks 2025: Start time, map, how to watch
Independence Day is nearly here, and Americans around the country are making plans to celebrate the United States' 249th birthday. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades and outdoor barbecues have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off from work for the federal holiday. The Fourth of July marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. In the nation's capital, Washington D.C., the celebrations on America's birthday are set to be huge. Here's what you need to know about Independence Day celebrations. What time do the Fireworks on the National Mall start? According to the National Park Service, fireworks on the National Mall are set to begin at 9 p.m. local time on July 4. National Mall fireworks: See map The park service provided a map of the National Mall that shows the various access points to watch the fireworks, as well as restrooms and food service, among others. According to the National Park Service, tight security will be present with five specific access points available for visitors. How to watch fireworks in Washington DC Apart from attending at the National Mall, various spots in and around Washington D.C. serve as good viewing places for the fireworks show. According to local news station NBC 4, Hains Point in East Potomac Park, the Washington National Cathedral and Cardozo High School serve as good spots along the Potomac River with good views of the show. On the other side of the river, in Virginia, the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Netherlands Carillon, the Mount Vernon Trail, Lady Bird Johnson Park, U.S. Air Force Memorial and Military Women's Memorial are good places to view. Outside of the capital, the Trust for the National Mall broadcasts a live view of the National Mall where people can tune in to watch the fireworks from home. Contributing: Bailey Allen, USA TODAY NETWORK - New England Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Washington Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The 38 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Is this the biggest weekend of 2025 so far? Combine the always-popular Around the World Embassy Tour, which features free open houses with games, snacks and cultural performances at more than 60 embassies, with Kentucky Derby viewing parties, Cinco de Mayo parties, the Running of the Chihuahuas at the Wharf, Adams Morgan's PorchFest neighborhood music festival, Washington National Cathedral's annual Flower Mart, the grand opening of Glen Echo's historic carousel, Star Wars-themed gatherings on May the Fourth and the return of outdoor movie season. Yes, there are going to be some hard choices to make, though at least the Cinco de Mayo celebrations are spread out, since the holiday falls on Monday.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bishop who asked Trump to ‘have mercy' not removed. That's satire
A Jan. 25 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) claims a pastor who spoke at the inauguration prayer service for President Donald Trump was dismissed from her post. 'Bishop Mariann Budd (sic) has been removed from the National Cathedral by the Episcopal Archdiocese of Washington,' reads the post. Some commenters appeared to believe the post was sharing legitimate news. 'Well deserved! She must be taken out of the church,' reads one comment. It was liked more than 100 times in six days. Similar posts were shared on Facebook, Threads and X. More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page The claim originated with a satirical Facebook account, and its logo remained on the picture. Bishop Mariann Budde remains listed as bishop on the Washington National Cathedral website, and the Episcopal Church has issued a statement supporting her. Budde made 'one final plea' to Trump during her sermon at the prayer service the day after his inauguration, urging him to be merciful toward immigrants and transgender children. 'I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now," Budde said, speaking at Washington National Cathedral as Trump and Vice President JD Vance watched with their families. In response, Trump took to social media to demand a public apology, calling Budde a "Radical Left hard line Trump hater" who "brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way." However, the Instagram post's claim that Budde was removed from her position at the cathedral because of her comments toward Trump is false. Fact check: Bishop who asked Trump to 'have mercy' is in Episcopal, not Catholic, church The claim originated with a Jan. 23 Facebook post from America's Last Line of Defense. The account's intro says, 'Nothing on this page is real.' The image in the post has a label in the lower-left corner that says it is satire. Budde is still listed as bishop on the Washington National Cathedral website's leadership page, and nothing similar to the claim is mentioned in any recent statements. No credible news reports support the post's claim that she has been removed. In a statement released after her sermon, the Episcopal Church said it supported Budde: 'We stand by Bishop Budde and her appeal for the Christian values of mercy and compassion,' according to the Episcopal News Service. USA TODAY reached out to reached out to the social media user who shared the post for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Reuters also debunked the claim. America's Last Line of Defense, Jan. 23, Facebook post America's Last Line of Defense, accessed Jan. 31, Facebook profile Washington National Cathedral, accessed Jan. 31, Leadership Episcopal News Service, Jan. 22, As Trump demands apology, Washington bishop explains her call for mercy toward those living in fear Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or e-newspaper here. USA TODAY is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires a demonstrated commitment to nonpartisanship, fairness and transparency. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bishop who spoke at Trump prayer service still has job | Fact check
