Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east.

2 days ago · Washington, D.C., capital of the United States, coextensive with the District of Columbia, located on the northern shore of the Potomac River. Often referred to simply as D.C., the city is an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, and an unmatched treasury of the country’s history and artifacts.

Steps required to obtain a District driver's license, including tests and documentation. The District's standard is to repair potholes within three days of reporting. Need to cancel or renew your basic business license? Start here. Mayor Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6.

Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more.

Washington, D.C. (also known as simply the D.C. or Washington and officially the District of Columbia or Douglass Commonwealth or the District, Columbia or Douglass for short) is the capital of the State of Washington, D.C. and the United States. It is a federal district.

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east.

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The Washington metropolitan area, also referred to as the D.C. area, Greater Washington, the National Capital Region, or locally as the DMV (short for District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), is the metropolitan area comprising Washington, D.C., the federal capital of the United States, and its surroundings.

6 days ago · The new federal territory was named District of Columbia to honour explorer Christopher Columbus, and the new federal city was named for George Washington.

3 days ago · WASHINGTON - On January 20, 2025, just minutes after Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Edward R. Martin was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. ... said U.S. Attorney Martin “It is the honor of my lifetime to accept his nomination as Interim U.S. Attorney for the ...