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Reflecting Pool freezes over, but remember – ice skating is not allowed

Reflecting Pool freezes over, but remember – ice skating is not allowed

Freezing temperatures froze the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and some were tempted to strap on some skates and take to the ice. But – ice skating on the Reflecting Pool is not allowed, per the National Park Service. 

December 27, 2022
Suspect hit by car fleeing US Park Police

Suspect hit by car fleeing US Park Police

A suspect in an attempted robbery was injured – after getting hit by a car – while running from U.S. Park Police.

April 26, 2022
Thousands of ‘soul boxes’ on National Mall memorialize lives lost to gun violence

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.

October 17, 2021
Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument

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.

August 16, 2021
Washington Monument reopening on Wednesday

Washington Monument reopening on Wednesday

The Washington Monument will reopen on Wednesday – following a six-month closure.

July 12, 2021
Witnesses describe chaotic scene before vehicle smashed into Washington Monument barrier: court docs

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.

July 5, 2021
New Jersey man charged after crashing SUV into Washington Monument barrier

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.

July 5, 2021
National Archives' racism task force says own Rotunda example of 'structural racism,' knocks Founding Fathers

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The task force also called for 'trigger warnings' to accompany historical content.

June 28, 2021
DC’s National Mall lit up with ‘Field of Flags’ ahead of ‘unprecedented’ inauguration

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.

January 19, 2021
'Core areas' of National Mall to close ahead of inauguration through at least January 21, says NPS

'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.

January 15, 2021
Will the National Mall close completely for Inauguration Day?

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.

January 14, 2021
Washington Monument temporarily closes following potential COVID-19 exposure

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. 

December 17, 2020
US Park Police breaking ground for new Stables and Education Center on National Mall

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.

October 8, 2020
Park Police breaking ground on new horse stables and education center on National Mall
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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.

October 8, 2020
Washington Monument set to reopen to the public on October 1

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.

September 28, 2020
Protesters deface World War II Memorial and other National Mall monuments

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.

May 31, 2020
VIDEO: Dozens of dirt bikes, quads spotted riding around National Mall

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.

May 15, 2020
No social distancing on the National Mall as federal guidelines expire tomorrow

No social distancing on the National Mall as federal guidelines expire tomorrow

Warmer temperatures and dry conditions lured crowds to the National Mall today.

April 29, 2020
7 National Park Service workers test positive for COVID-19, officials say

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. 

March 31, 2020
Washington Monument elevator gets stuck, 40 people evacuated: NPS

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.

November 20, 2019
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