Thousands of ‘soul boxes’ on National Mall memorialize lives lost to gun violence
Thousands of tiny boxes at the traveling exhibit known as the "Loss We Carry" served as a grim reminder of the lives lost, injured and affected by gun violence across the country and in the D.C region.
Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument
The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.
Washington Monument reopening on Wednesday
The Washington Monument will reopen on Wednesday – following a six-month closure.
Witnesses describe chaotic scene before vehicle smashed into Washington Monument barrier: court docs
Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene before a driver smashed his vehicle into a barrier at the Washington Monument on Saturday.
New Jersey man charged after crashing SUV into Washington Monument barrier
Witnesses say it wasn't a straight-on crash. The driver was driving around the grass and monument's walkway, and nearly hitting visitors.
National Archives' racism task force says own Rotunda example of 'structural racism,' knocks Founding Fathers
The task force also called for 'trigger warnings' to accompany historical content.
DC’s National Mall lit up with ‘Field of Flags’ ahead of ‘unprecedented’ inauguration
On the cusp of an "unprecedented" inauguration, the D.C.’s National Mall is arrayed with a stunning display.
'Core areas' of National Mall to close ahead of inauguration through at least January 21, says NPS
Main sections of the National Mall will close ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as security measures continue to tighten in and around the nation’s capital.
Will the National Mall close completely for Inauguration Day?
The Secret Service is launching a massive security operation to ensure President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration goes as planned.
Washington Monument temporarily closes following potential COVID-19 exposure
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce from a potential COVID-19 exposure.
US Park Police breaking ground for new Stables and Education Center on National Mall
One of the nation’s oldest police equestrian units will soon have a new home on D.C.'s National Mall.
Park Police breaking ground on new horse stables and education center on National Mall
Park Police are breaking ground today on a new home for one of the oldest equestrian units in the country.
Washington Monument set to reopen to the public on October 1
After a six-month closure, the Washington Monument will reopen to the public on the morning of October 1 with a set of new safety and cleaning procedures in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Protesters deface World War II Memorial and other National Mall monuments
Protesters spelled out their outrage following the death of George Floyd by spray-painting it on several monuments on the National Mall, including the World War II Memorial dedicated to soldiers killed in combat.
VIDEO: Dozens of dirt bikes, quads spotted riding around National Mall
FOX 5 has obtained video showing dozens of dirt bikes and quads riding around the National Mall Friday night.
No social distancing on the National Mall as federal guidelines expire tomorrow
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions lured crowds to the National Mall today.
7 National Park Service workers test positive for COVID-19, officials say
National Park Service officials say seven employees within the agency have tested positive for novel coronavirus.
Washington Monument elevator gets stuck, 40 people evacuated: NPS
Nearly 40 people were evacuated from the Washington Monument Wednesday evening after the elevator got stuck.
Albino squirrel catches tourists' attention on the National Mall
An albino squirrel is catching the attention of tourists on the National Mall Thursday.
Elevator briefly breaks down at reopened Washington Monument
The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.