The best telescopes for seeing planets — spy Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and many other planets, as well as great views of our local satellite the Moon.

Recent developments have cast a shadow on critical federal funding needed to complete the Giant Magellan Telescope, a major University of Arizona project.

Return to the first president’s home on Independence Day itself for An American Celebration at Mount Vernon, complete with daytime fireworks, a moving naturalization ceremony and interpretation ...

LA Musician Got Her Start in Mount Vernon Fort Hunt alumni Julie Gigante started playing the violin at age 5 and now is featured on an 11,000-square-foot mural in Los Angeles.