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Back to the Moon!

Astronauts have not gone to the moon in more than 50 years. This will change in late 2024, when the Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to the moon.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023Posted inGeneral1 Comment on Back to the Moon!

Fiesta Asia Street Fair

May is Asian Heritage Month, and one of the biggest events is the Fiesta Asia Street Fair along Pennsylvania Avenue. Here’s what we saw last weekend during the 18th year of the annual festival:

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Fiesta Asia Street Fair

Vietnam War – 50th anniversary

It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War, and Congress authorized and the Defense Department sponsored a nationwide 50th commemoration to “thank and honor our Vietnam veterans and their families, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the Nation.”

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Vietnam War – 50th anniversary

Different times and places

This May, there are many chances to get transported to different places and eras without having to actually leave D.C.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Different times and places

The azaleas of D.C.

While cherry blossoms get all the attention, the azaleas are also an iconic spring sight in D.C.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 3, 2023May 5, 2023Posted inGeneral5 Comments on The azaleas of D.C.

It’s Duckling Season!

One of the magical times of the year is when new broods of ducklings are born.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 28, 2023April 28, 2023Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on It’s Duckling Season!

The spring festival season comes to a spectacular end

The cherry blossoms faded a couple of weeks ago, but the month-long Cherry Blossom Festival just ended with two big events last weekend – the parade and Sakura Matsuri – while the Emancipation Day celebrations happened at the same time just a few blocks away.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on The spring festival season comes to a spectacular end

2023 So Far…

We asked photographers from the DMV to send in some of their favorite images from this year so far and we were impressed by the variety of what they shared. They captured portraits and protests, sunsets and abandoned buildings, furry creatures, kites, and of course, cherry blossoms.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 14, 2023April 14, 2023Posted inGeneral4 Comments on 2023 So Far…

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been drained for spring cleaning, and people are having a great time walking in it.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Kites and Blossoms

Last Sunday was a joyous day in D.C., with the Blossom Kite Festival and the cherry blossoms in full peak. It seemed like all of D.C. was there – Metro set a recent high point with 340,000 passengers on Sunday, bikes were everywhere, plus all the mis-guided people who attempted to drive.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023Posted inGeneral2 Comments on Kites and Blossoms

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