In the staff email, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III described the diversity office’s closure as a “first step” to address the new federal policy. It is unclear how many staffers at ...

Lyon “Lonnie” D. Jelinski, age 80, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cranberry Court Assisted Living. A memorial service will be ...

The National Zoo marked the opening with a celebration, featuring the Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, China’s Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng, Mayor Bowser and Director Brandie Smith.

“The Smithsonian giant pandas have been a presence in Washington for more than 50 years,” Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian said. “In some ways, they are as iconic as the Washington ...

Xie was joined by Brandie Smith (right), director of the zoo; Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. ZHAO HUANXIN / CHINA DAILY They are "as iconic as the ...

Xie was joined by Brandie Smith (right), director of the zoo; Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. ZHAO HUANXIN / CHINA DAILY They are "as iconic as the ...