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Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Prepares For the Opening of a New WWI Gallery [READY FOR EDITING]
Starting in 2015, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM), located on the National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C., has been undergoing the most extensive renovation in its history since the building’s opening on July 1, 1976. In that time, numerous aircraft, spacecraft, and other artifacts both large and small have been transported to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, for storage and evaluation before their return to downtown D.C. While half of the museum’s galleries have since been reopened since the fall of 2022, the remaining half of the museum is still a further two years from completion, but already, iconic parts of the collection are returning from Udvar-Hazy and are being prepared for long-term display. Among the new galleries set to reopen during this phase is a new iteration of the World War I aviation gallery, now titled World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation. The inside of the gallery will also feature various uniforms, aerial cameras, and other items relating to military aviation of the First World War, some of which have been a part of the Smithsonian since the end of the war itself over a hundred years ago.
Summer Nationals 2024, Day 9 Recap: Seven Fencers Strike Gold
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hard work, strategy, and the crowd of Summer Nationals brought seven fencers to the top of the podium, and many more a successful day nine of the tournament. Each fencer had quite a crowd supporting them, watching, cheering, and bringing a great environment to fence for gold.
Climate Change and the Weather
A few weeks ago former NBC Connecticut meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath won an award from the Northern Virginia chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby for her work describing how climate change effects the weather. McGrath is a forecaster in Washington, D.C. at WUSA9. But this post is not really about...
Hot, humid week ahead with feels-like temps nearing 105 degrees
We got a break from the humidity Sunday but it's coming back around this week, bringing with it a chance for some days that will feel like 100 degrees or even higher. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your full forecast.
Beltsville Community Festival Hosted By The Beltsville Lions Club
Beltsville Community Festival Co-Hosted by the Beltsville Lions Foundation, Beltsville Community Center and MNCPPC. The Beltsville Lions Foundation would like to Thank our Co-Host, Johnny Seaton and the Bad Behavior Band, Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department 31, Beltsville Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts, Beltsville Police Explorer Post 600, Beltsville Soccer Academy, Beltsville Community Cats, Legion of Mary. Sponsors and the Community!!! You all helped to make the Festival a Huge Success! The staff at Beltsville Community Center. Last but not least, the Weather! What a Perfect Day.
DC police arrest suspect for shooting near Nationals Park, search continues for another suspect involved
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. said they arrested a man for a shooting that happened Saturday night near Nationals Park, and are still searching for another man who may have been involved. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to the 1200 block of Half Street SE at about 9:18 p.m. There, they […]
2024 Washington County summer baseball roundup
Action continued Sunday in two Maryland state tournaments, as Hub City played in the winner's bracket final of the Intermediate tourney at Clear Spring and Valley played in the winner's bracket semifinals of the Junior tourney at Rising Sun. Maryland Intermediate Tournament Hub City 11, Calvert American 1 ...
Movie Review: Mid America finally gets the Big Quake it Fears — “Continental Split”
In late 1811/early 1812, four powerful earthquakes shook the little-settled center of the then-young United States of America near New Madrid, Missouri. They were strong enough to “reverse the flow” of the Mississippi, or at least give the appearance of it, liquify a village and flatten structures anywhere near it.
Remembering fallen heroic DC Fire Battalion Chief Virnstein.
On July 5th, 1931, Battalion Chief John H. Virnstein of the DC Fire and EMS in Washington, District of Columbia, tragically died in the line of duty. The incident occurred when the roof of a church collapsed during a fire at 2564 Nichols Ave SE, Box 9545. Let us never forget his sacrifice.
Fantasticks Custom Gelato Shop Now Open in Downtown Silver Spring
Fantasticks, which offers custom gelato bars and fruit popsicles, is now open in Downtown Silver Spring ahead of schedule. According to MoCo360, owner Kishan Bikki said that the business was finishing up the store decorations at the former Starbucks location at 915 Ellsworth Drive and would open the weekend of July 13.
American Red Cross Seeks Volunteers in Austin and Georgetown for Hurricane Beryl Relief Effort
The American Red Cross is actively seeking volunteers in the Austin and Georgetown areas to assist with disaster relief efforts amid concerns about the intensification of Hurricane Beryl. Volunteer recruitment events, designed to swiftly enlist and prepare additional assistance, are scheduled for this weekend at Montopolis Recreation Center and Georgetown First United Methodist Church, as reported by KXAN.
Check Your Coins Washington: This Penny Is Worth $66,000
There exists a coin that could you a fair bit of money. What's the coin that could put some serious cash into your bank account? It's another penny! You’d be surprised - It's not as ancient as those ultra-rare, ultra-valuable pennies out there, this hard-to-find one is from the year 2001.
DC police identify child found in Northeast
WASHINGTON - After more than 12 hours, D.C. police say they have confirmed the identity of a child who was found wandering around Northeast D.C. Sunday morning. MPD officers found the little boy around 5:45 a.m. in the 4300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, on Sunday, July 7.
'My boy is home'; French Bulldog returned to owner after extortion attempt; 2 men arrested
WASHINGTON (7News) — It's a sweet reunion for southeast D.C. resident Jaineen Brown and her beloved 2-year-old French Bulldog, Yurman. One week ago, 7News told you about Brown, who had Yurman stolen from her at gunpoint on June 30. Now, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials have confirmed that Yurman...
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