The District was a bit of a ghost town Wednesday. The Christmas holiday meant most stores and offices were closed, museums were shuttered and finding free street parking was never easier.

But we are getting uplifted by a new addition to the Capital Jewish Museum. Right now, the museum is displaying artwork created by local high school students. The artwork tells the story of ...

The institution is being renamed the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History ... than half of the funds needed for an upcoming capital and endowment fundraising campaign.