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It’s Duckling Season!

Despite everything else awful going on in the world, there’s always a spot of brightness in D.C. when the ducklings are born.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022Posted inGeneral6 Comments on It’s Duckling Season!

The End of Roe

On Monday night, a draft of Justice Alito’s ruling for the majority in Dobbs v. Jackson was published by Politico. This draft completely overturns Roe and turns abortion rights back to each state. It was a shock because many people hoped or expected that some part of Roe’s precedent that has existed for 49 years… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on The End of Roe

50 years!

Celebrating 50 years of Panda Cuteness at the National Zoo

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on 50 years!

Earth Day 2022

The abundance of award-winning nature found in D.C.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 22, 2022April 22, 2022Posted inGeneral12 Comments on Earth Day 2022

Welcoming Justice Jackson

After the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black female Supreme Court Justice, there were two big celebrations in her honor.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 15, 2022April 15, 2022Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Welcoming Justice Jackson

The Old Post Office before it became a hotel

Seeing inside the Old Post Office

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on The Old Post Office before it became a hotel

Cherry blossom season

After the cherry blossom festival being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, we are delighted to see it back again.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 1, 2022April 1, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on Cherry blossom season

What We’re Photographing in 2022

We asked photographers from the DC region to send in photos from the first few months of 2022, and we were amazed by the variety of subjects and perspectives.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on What We’re Photographing in 2022

Spring comes to D.C.

It’s not officially spring yet, but the warming weather and increased daylight signals that spring is on its way.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022Posted inGeneral8 Comments on Spring comes to D.C.

Women’s History Month in Three Dimensions

For Women’s History Month, the Smithsonian has on display #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit, a collection of 120 life-size 3D-printed statues of STEM scientists, innovators, and role models.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 11, 2022March 11, 2022Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Women’s History Month in Three Dimensions

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