Mayor Muriel Bowser's DC Africa Fashion Show and Culture Expo

The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives, Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs, and African Fashion Week DC, will host an African Fashion Show and Culture Expo showcasing and celebrating DC African fashion, creativity, and culture.

When: Saturday, June 29, 2019 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Frank D. Reeves Center | 2000 14th Street NW | Washington, DC | 20009

RSVP here

Temporary Lane Closure and Traffic Pattern Shift on Minnesota Ave and Benning Road NE

Washington, DC — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close the curb lane and shift the traffic pattern on northbound Minnesota, NE from Dix St, NE to Benning Rd, NE beginning Friday, June 7, 2019, weather permitting.

During the temporary lane closure, northbound traffic will be shifted to the center of the roadway and one lane of traffic in each direction will be available at all times. This activity will run continuously behind barricades from 7:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019 through 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, weather permitting.

DDOT will also temporarily close a single lane and shift the traffic pattern on eastbound Benning Rd, NE from Minnesota Ave, NE to 39th Street NE. One lane of traffic in each direction will be available at all times. This activity will run continuously beginning Friday, 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, 7:00 p.m., on weekends between Friday, June 7, 2019 through Sunday, June 30, 2019, weather permitting.

This work is a part of the ongoing Minnesota Avenue Phase II Rehabilitation Project and is required for roadway reconstruction.

Pedestrians and motorists are urged to use caution as they travel in these areas, to anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful construction personnel.

Temporary Lane Closures on Foxhall and Canal Roads Begin June 12

Washington, DC — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close lanes of traffic on Foxhall Road from MacArthur Boulevard to Canal Road NW and Canal Road from Foxhall Road to Whitehurst Freeway NW starting on or about Wednesday, June 12, 2019, weather permitting.


The contractor is authorized to work Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  and 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The contractor is also authorized to work on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At least one lane will be open to traffic in each direction at all times.


Construction is scheduled to be completed by July 3, 2019, weather permitting. The closures and restrictions are needed to resurface the roadway.


Traffic control devices will be in place. Motorists should anticipate moderate delays due to the lane closures. Drivers are advised to stay alert while traveling through these locations and to be observant of the work zone.

"Sailing Western Penobscot Bay" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Sailing Western Penobscot Bay" by Doug Mills

America's oldest schooner, Lewis R French, built 1871, sailing western Penobscot Bay near Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

'Schooner American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project

 'Schooner American Eagle" by Doug Mills

Schooner American Eagle, built 1930, sailing past Owls Head on her way back to her home port of Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

District Of Columbia 7 Day Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Majestic Schooner Heritage" the Maine Windjammer Project

"Majestic Schooner Heritage" by Doug Mills

The majestic schooner Heritage under full sail at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com