by Alix Hines | Jul 29, 2014 | Entertainment
WASHINGTON – Junior fellows at the Library of Congress present the treasures they uncovered this summer. This unique collection ranges from a set of Mayan poison flasks to a check from Marilyn Monroe to her acting coach, Lee Strasberg.
by Jayna Omaye | Dec 7, 2013 | Entertainment
WASHINGTON — Washington has celebrated the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony since 1923, when then First Lady Grace Coolidge granted permission to place a cut Christmas tree on the White House’s Ellipse. “The National Christmas Tree is … actually planted...
by Jayna Omaye | Nov 4, 2013 | Entertainment
WASHINGTON — Nearly 200 years after the British troops seized Washington and set parts of the city ablaze, one larger-than-life British official made his way into the U.S. Capitol in the most luxurious and ceremonial way. Congressional leaders on Wednesday...
by Francesca Bacardi | Aug 22, 2013 | Entertainment, Politics
WASHINGTON – Tons of people including media and celebrities turned out to celebrate the famous chili and hot dog joint’s 55th anniversary. Bill Cosby, who might be the Bowl’s No. 1 fan, introduced long-time employees who expressed joy and...
by Francesca Bacardi | Aug 7, 2013 | Education, Entertainment, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – The last Let’s Read! Let’s Move! event of the summer closed this week with the hosts of HGTV’s “Property Brothers” teaching children about healthy living and the importance of education. Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott asked kids – all wearing...
by Francesca Bacardi | Jul 29, 2013 | Entertainment, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama enlisted several celebrities this week to help promote his new health care plan to young consumers, but marketing experts say it might not work. The key to using a celebrity in a successful way is to find someone who actually cares,...
