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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

Stand with Ukraine

This past week has been full of sorrow, fear, and resolve as Washingtonians react to the horrors in Ukraine.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 4, 2022March 4, 2022Posted inGeneral2 Comments on Stand with Ukraine

Orchids in Winter

Smithsonian Garden’s new orchid exhibit serves as an oasis in the middle of winter.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Orchids in Winter

Washington on Ice

It’s still winter and we are tired of being cold – but then we look around and there’s a lot to enjoy when D.C. freezes over.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Washington on Ice

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.

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)

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