A clear arial photo taken Tuesday. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
☀️ Clear skies may look great, but D.C. is on track for one of the longest dry streaks on record. It hit 20 days yesterday, and will likely be the 10th longest observed, sparking drought concerns. (Washington Post)
💰 The Smithsonian received a "momentous" $40 million grant from Indiana-based philanthropy Lilly Endowment Inc. that will support its celebration of America's 250th anniversary in 2026, including citywide celebrations and an extended Folklife Festival. (Smithsonian)
🎸 The Vans Warped Tour is back next summer (June 14-15) after a six-year hiatus, and pre-sale tickets for the RFK Stadium grounds pop-punk festival go live tomorrow at 9am. (Washingtonian)
