Bernie Sanders Memes And Mittens Have Now Raised Over $1.8 Million for Charity
The image of Bernie Sanders in a jacket and mittens at the presidential inauguration went viral, and it's sparked $1.8m in charity donations.
The image of Bernie Sanders in a jacket and mittens at the presidential inauguration went viral, and it's sparked $1.8m in charity donations.
Videos of Lady Gaga, J-Lo, John Legend, Katy Perry, and more performing at the 2021 Inauguration Ceremony and concert.
Brave Police officer Eugene Goodman escorted new Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential inauguration on Wednesday.
Police officer Eugene Goodman is being hailed a 'hero' for his brave action adn quick-thinking during the Capitol riots last Wednesday.
Feeling a sense of patriotic duty after the Capitol riots on Wednesday, New Jersey congressman Andy Kim started clearing the debris at 1am.
Kazi Mannan posted a GoFundMe for his D.C. restaurant Sakina Halal Grill, that's been struggling in the pandemic. It's raised over $330k.
Frontier Airline Passengers flying from Washington, D.C. to Denver Monday arrived after midnight, five hours late, but most did not complain. While they were waiting on a tarmac in Wyoming for stormy weather to clear in Denver, the Frontier Airlines captain ordered pizzas delivered to the plane.
The Eastern Market neighborhood near Capitol Hill was the scene of a remarkable community rescue during a sudden eviction of one of their most colorful residents. On a recent day when Michael's possessions began filling the sidewalk under the orders of federal marshals, a few of his neighbors wondered if there was something they could do to help. In the end, the neighborhood characters each played a role in protecting the dignity of one of their own.
Looking at a warehouse full of discontinued door knobs, the folks at Union Hardware in Maryland wondered what they could possibly do to put all those products to better use. So, in 2011 the third-generation, family-owned business began a project to bring to life Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece Starry Night using the tools of the hardware trade -- door knobs, levers and plates.
Zach Bonner finally made it Thursday, climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol and completing his walk from Tampa, Florida - a 1,225 mile trek - on behalf of homeless children.
Hollywood celebrities, political bigwigs and journalists shared dinner and laughs last night at the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Conan O'Brien hosted the evening but the highlight of the night was the 20 minutes President Obama joked about himself, the second term, Republican leaders, and even Jay-Z.
A 97-year-old woman, has spent 15 years fundraising for children's field trips. Last week, she finally took one of her own, for the very first time.
Looking at a warehouse full of discontinued door knobs, the folks at Union Hardware in Maryland wondered what they could possibly do to put all those products to better use. So, in 2011 the third-generation, family-owned business began a project to bring to life Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece Starry Night using the tools of the hardware trade -- door knobs, levers and plates.
Spirits were high among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators flocking to Washington for Monday's inauguration, where they braved chilly temperatures and heavy security to witness the ceremonial start of President Obama's second term.
Which big cities in America have the most people who are thriving? According to the 2014 Well-Being Index, there are ten that are probably the happiest metro areas in the country.
Richard A. Herman lived in the Watergate for more than 40 years and was a longtime patron of the arts, but the shy railroad heir was virtually unknown in Washington social circles for much of his long life. Family Matters of Greater Washington today announced that Herman, who died in November at 100, left the nonprofit organization 60 percent of his vast estate — $28 million, which the group says is one of the largest gifts ever to a local social service organization.
A group of Washington D.C. high school students collected coats for people who needed them, but what made the project more amazing is the fact that the kids wrote encouraging notes and put them inside the pockets as a surprise for recipients.
DC is the first city in the nation to start a cycle sharing program like those in Paris and Barcelona. The new bike rental program, ideal for commuters, costs just $40.00 per year to join.
Tina Brown, editor in chief of Newsweek, kicked off her first annual Hero Summit last week in Washington to bring together military heroes and exceptional civilians for meaningful dialogues and information-sharing.
To ease the strain on federal employees going unpaid during the government shutdown, numerous restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area began offering free sandwiches or discounted food to furloughed workers last week.
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