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.
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Watch Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry and J.Lo Sing American Favorites at Inaugural Events
Videos of Lady Gaga, J-Lo, John Legend, Katy Perry, and more performing at the 2021 Inauguration Ceremony and concert.
Officer Eugene Goodman Escorts Kamala Harris During Inauguration-After Congress Moves to Give Him a Medal
Brave Police officer Eugene Goodman escorted new Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential inauguration on Wednesday.
Lone Capitol Police Officer Lured Rioters Away From Senate Chambers: The Hero 'Likely Saved Lives"
Police officer Eugene Goodman is being hailed a 'hero' for his brave action adn quick-thinking during the Capitol riots last Wednesday.
NJ Congressman Andy Kim Began Cleaning Up Litter Inside the Capitol at 1:00 in the Morning: 'I'm honored…'
Feeling a sense of patriotic duty after the Capitol riots on Wednesday, New Jersey congressman Andy Kim started clearing the debris at 1am.
Restaurant Serving Thousands of Free Meals to Homeless Is Saved by Donations from D.C. Community: 'Tears of joy'
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.
Captain Orders 50 Pizzas Delivered to Airline Passengers Stuck on Tarmac
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 Power of Spontaneous Community Caring
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.
Hardware Store Recreates Van Gogh's Starry Night With Door Knobs
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.
Fla. Boy Completes Walk to D.C. for Homeless
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.
Obama's Got Game Joking at White House Correspondents' Dinner (WATCH)
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.
Why is This 97-Year-old on a School Field Trip? The Kids Owe Her.
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.
Hardware Store Recreates Van Gogh's Starry Night With Door Knobs
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.
One Million People Pack D.C. With Energy, Optimism
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.
And the Happiest City in the United States is…
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.
Philanthropist Leaves Fortune to D.C. Charity, Symphony, Opera
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.
DC Teens Give Coats to the Needy With Encouragement in the Pocket
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.
D.C. SmartBike Revolution (Video)
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.
U2's Bono Salutes Military Heroes in D.C.
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.
D.C. Restaurants Offer Freebies to Furloughed Federal Workers
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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