The Washington Monument and Capitol tours, among other attractions, have been closed after the government shut down.

U.S. congressional lawmakers have failed to agree on a spending package for the new fiscal year, triggering a federal government shutdown.

Updated October 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM MDT Having been through more than one federal government shutdown, Washington, D.C.'s arts and cultural institutions know the drill. While many of the sites have not ...

History tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors at major cultural institutions. But they will also find plenty of alternatives.

The Smithsonian Zoo invited the public to celebrate the fourth birthday of their giant panda, Qing Bao, on Sept. 12. This is Qing Bao’s first birthday since arriving at the zoo last year. The big ...

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WASHINGTON — It's a panda party at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Female panda Qing Bao will celebrate her fourth birthday with festivities starting at 9 a.m. Friday. Qing Bao arrived in D.C. along ...

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Ask any Texan about the boots parked outside the Renwick Gallery. They’re size-96 westerns, custom jobs designed by the El Paso bootmaker Lucchese, steel and fiberglass giga-footwear. These ...

If you don’t have the time or money to jet off to Africa this Autumn, the next best thing could be a stay at Chester Zoo’s brand new The Reserve. I was invited to test out the luxury lodges for ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- This one is for the early birds and anyone that is excited about the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's recent baby boom. You now have a chance to start your morning off with an outdoor ...