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Love in D.C.

With Valentine’s Day almost here, we’re celebrating the times we’ve seen couples celebrating their engagements or weddings in iconic places in D.C.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on Love in D.C.

Lunar New Year

The celebrations for the Lunar New Year are low-key again this year during the second year of the pandemic. One highlight is the amazing Chinese lanterns on display at the Kennedy Center, through February 6th.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Lunar New Year

The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

A new landmark for D.C. – the iconic white arches of the Frederick Douglass Bridge

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJanuary 28, 2022January 28, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

It’s Squirrel Appreciation Day! (with a surprise appearance by the snowy owl)

Today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day, and we’ve always enjoyed watching how these clever creatures adapt to life in the city.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022Posted inGeneral6 Comments on It’s Squirrel Appreciation Day! (with a surprise appearance by the snowy owl)

The middle of winter

We are solidly into the middle of the winter, with both the chill of the weather and the gloom of the pandemic. But there are still some beautiful sights outside, and people and animals enjoying the cold and snow.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 2022Posted inGeneral8 Comments on The middle of winter

2021 in Photos

Twenty-four local photographers share their best photos from 2021.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on 2021 in Photos

2021: Year in Review

2021 Year in Review

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021Posted inGeneral2 Comments on 2021: Year in Review

Holidays in 2021

Despite so much being cancelled during the pandemic, there’s still a lot of great traditional holiday displays to view around the city.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictDecember 24, 2021December 24, 2021Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Holidays in 2021

Missing for the holidays

We’re grateful to have some holiday events come back in this second year of the pandemic, but we are also keenly missing a few free events that used to enliven the December days and nights.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictDecember 17, 2021December 17, 2021Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Missing for the holidays

Cementing D.C.

There is always constant building in D.C., but did you know that much of the cement for those new buildings comes from a location right inside the city?

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Cementing D.C.

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