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05/08/2025

Washington, D.C. just hit a major milestone: a record-breaking 27.2 million people visited the city in 2024—1.25 million more than the previous year! 🎉 According to Destination DC, these visitors spent a whopping $11.4 billion, generating $2.3 billion in tax revenue and supporting over 111,500 local jobs.

But even with these record numbers, there’s concern: international tourism is still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels, and officials worry the dip might not rebound soon.

More jobs, more energy, more reasons to love this city—but we can’t forget the importance of global travelers. 🌎✈️

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Tourism hit a record high in the District last year. According to Destination DC, 27.2 million people visited D.C. in 2024. That number translated into $2.3 billion in ta…

05/06/2025

Recent walk-about.

02/14/2025

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Billed as the largest boat and yacht show in the world, discover everything from kayaks to superyachts.

02/08/2025

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Mark your calendars! This April 26, join us for a night of delicious food, exclusive auction items, and international philanthropy, all to support Global Camps Africa's life-changing programs.

We are proud to present the 2025 Sizanani Award to Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). The Sizanani Award will be presented by Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and our 2024 Sizanani Award winner.

We hope to see you there!

11/01/2024

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10/12/2024

Morning walk about

07/13/2024

D.C. is a foodie paradise.

04/25/2024

This weekend in D.C.

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We were truly honored to have Lawrence O'Donnell present the Sizanani Award to Dr. Anthony Fauci at our annual gala on Saturday. Congratulations, Dr. Fauci, and thank you for your extraordinary work in the fight to protect children's health in the global battle with HIV and AIDS.
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04/28/2023

Morning, noon, and night...And all is bright.

09/05/2022

It's Labor Day! Many Americans like to celebrate this holiday with things like barbecues, parades, and long-weekend getaways. But regardless of how you've spent your long weekend, we encourage you to take a moment to relax before heading back to the daily grind. Julie Corliss of Harvard Health lists six techniques to help you relax and destress. We hope you have a happy and restful Labor Day!

We all face stressful situations throughout our lives. Learn six relaxation techniques that can help you evoke the relaxation response and reduce stress....

08/26/2022

Happy National Dog Day, everybody! 🐶🐾🐩

We would 💖 love 💖 to see pictures of your pups down below!

Love dogs? So do we! National Dog Day is recognized worldwide on August 26th annually. We celebrate all dogs and encourage adoption.

08/15/2022

Happy National Relaxation Day, everybody!

Relaxation is great and all, but for some of us, it's not that easy. Here are 17 tips to help you relax. Remember, relaxing is not only important for mental and physical wellbeing, but it can actually make you more productive as well!

Feeling stressed out is totally normal, but being stressed all the time isn't great for your health. Knowing how to relax is vital for ensuring your well-being, and it can restore the passion and joy in your life. If you aren't sure how...