Credit: The outside of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture, featuring the "corona" or crown of bronze work. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Extended hours, extra passes for new Smithsonian museum opening

5 historic American cities experiencing a renaissance

Zoo Atlanta’s giant female panda gives birth to twins, again

Drivers urged not to connect smartphones to rental cars

End of summer really isn’t the end of summer at the beach

Amtrak’s $2.4B Acela investment includes Union Station upgrades