List: What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, through Dec. 21

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week ending Dec. 21, 2025.
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9 Places to See Stunning, Towering Christmas Trees Around DC

Indulge in the magic of the season this December and visit some of the most dazzling holiday trees in town. Get glammed up or ...
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Snow totals across the DC, Maryland and Virginia region

Snow fell across the Washington, D.C., region this Sunday morning, and new snowfall reports from the National Weather Service show a wide range of totals across Maryland, Virginia and the District as ...

Reeling from DC shooting, National Guard prepares for a more permanent deployment

Less than six months after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, DC, the mission is becoming more perilous and complex — and perhaps more permanent.

What to know about the 29-year-old suspect in the DC shooting

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect, is an Afghan national, officials said.

DC police Chief Pamela Smith to step down

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela A. Smith is stepping down after two years, according to an announcement from D.C.

Washington DC boys high school basketball top 10 rankings - Dec. 15, 2025

The high school basketball season is underway in the District of Columbia and it’s time to unveil the first High School on SI ...

Washington DC tops list as best city for veteran entrepreneurs in 2025, study finds

Washington D.C., tops new ranking as best city for veteran entrepreneurs in 2025, followed by Raleigh, Tampa, Austin and ...

Governor Rhoden says shooting of Two National Guard members in Washington DC hits close to home

The recent shooting of two national guard members in Washington DC is hitting close to home for Governor Larry Rhoden.
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Elementary students design ornaments for New Mexico’s Washington DC tree

Ornaments designed by students at Central Elementary School in Artesia will be featured on New Mexico's Christmas tree in ...

National Guard members allegedly attacked by Afghan refugee in DC honored by unanimous House vote

House unanimously honors National Guard members shot in D.C. terror attack, showing rare bipartisan unity as lawmakers ...