Nov 05 Winning Faces in Modern Portraits By Arts Desk Every three years, the National Portrait Gallery holds a contest showcasing the best efforts in the country in portraiture. Out of 3,300 entries to the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, an exhibition of the top 49 is now on display. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch Decoding the Hidden Secrets of Dan Brown’s D.C. Jeffrey Brown decodes the secrets of Washington D.C. highlighted in Dan Brown's latest novel "The Lost Symbol."… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch News Wrap: Training Exercise Prompts Security Concerns In other news, a Coast Guard training exercise in Washington caused security concerns during the nearby 9/11 anniversary services, and the world's oldest person died at the age of 115. Continue watching
Aug 18 Fabrics of Our Lives: Obama’s Mother’s Collection at the Textile Museum By Arts Desk How do our clothes and other fabrics tell the trajectory of our lives? One woman's answer is now on display in a special two-week exhibit at the Textile Museum. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch Higher Scores Test How D.C. Schools Define Success Two years into a bold effort to reform the city's school system, Washington, D.C., has seen gains in reading and writing proficiency among students. But while scores are up, critics are asking whether reforms have actually made district schools better… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch Investigators Search for Clues in Fatal D.C. Train Crash Federal investigators on Tuesday worked to discover what caused two trains to collide yesterday in the nation's capital, killing nine people and injuring more than 75 others. Kwame Holman reports. Continue watching
Jun 22 For Washington Writers, a Creative Calling By Arts Desk In the backroom of a popular restaurant in Washington, D.C., a group of teenagers are getting ready to take the stage for their first public appearance as published writers. Continue reading
Jun 16 Artomatic: For the People, By the People By Arts Desk It's easy to walk into any of the myriad free art museums here in Washington and find days' worth of great stuff to see. But what about the chances of you getting your artwork up in one of those museums?… Continue reading
Apr 14 In D.C., All Eyes on Neko Case By Arts Desk On a recent evening in Washington, D.C., a petite woman stepped onto a stage before a sold-out crowd. Her look was casual, but this was no soft-spoken, indie folk singer. It was Neko Case, who some critics say is in… Continue reading