graffiti
Coverage of graffiti in the Nexus archive.
- World War II Memorial in DC vandalized with bubbles, graffiti
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall was vandalized with bubbles filling a fountain and graffiti reading “Clean hands dirty $.” The Interior Department stated an investigation is ongoing, while organizations like Friends of the National World War II Memorial called the act profound disrespect. Additionally, the article mentions that President Donald Trump had previously blamed issues at the Reflecting Pool on vandalism without evidence.
- World War II Memorial in DC vandalized with bubbles, graffiti
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has been vandalized. The vandalism involved bubbles filling a fountain and graffiti that displayed the message “Clean hands dirty $,” which was written using red paint.
- Interior investigating vandalism at WWII Memorial
The Interior Department is investigating vandalism that occurred at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. The department found brightly colored graffiti and soap bubbles filling the memorial's fountain. U.S. Park Police were on the scene and are investigating, blaming vandals for the neon orange, pink, and green graffiti.
- Trump posts examples of alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism amid push for Pirro to revisit decision
President Trump posted photos of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This post came amid a push for U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revisit her decision to drop charges related to the pool. The president also posted two photos late Saturday showing what appeared to be graffiti.
- St. Clair Shores church hit by repeated break-ins, graffiti
The Church of the Living God in St. Clair Shores has experienced multiple break-ins and graffiti incidents, causing significant damage and requiring major repairs. Pastor Tony Hines reported escalating vandalism, including fire extinguishers thrown onto the roof and a ransacked kitchen, with police identifying suspects but no clear motive. The church, which recently completed a $158,000 renovation, remains committed to the community despite the challenges.
- ‘Repairing vandalism isn’t free’: Manchester mayor reports several areas of park were graffitied
Manchester Mayor Joey Hobbs reported vandalism in a local park, including damaged restrooms requiring repairs and repainting. The mayor emphasized the cost to taxpayers and urged residents to report defaced public property to the Manchester Police Department.
- The Needle: Mall Fireworks Will Poison the Air, Trump Still Trying to Force His Name on Kennedy Center, Trump Made $2.2 Billion in a Year, Small Towns Can’t Afford 250th Parties, and FBI Wants to Criminalize Graffiti
The Mall fireworks display is expected to generate hazardous PM2.5 pollution, affecting public health. Trump's legal team seeks to rename the Kennedy Center after him, citing fundraising claims. Trump reportedly earned $2.2 billion in his first year in office, largely from crypto ventures. Small towns lack funds for 250th anniversary celebrations due to redirected federal spending. The FBI suggests anti-capitalist graffiti could indicate extremist activity.
- Pasadena City Buildings Vandalized
Multiple Pasadena city buildings were vandalized with graffiti containing vulgar language and gang-related references early Monday morning. The affected sites included the Pasadena Police Department, Courthouse parking structure, Permit Center, and City Hall, according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Anthony Russo.
- LA’s housing hell exposed — as three luxury townhouses sit half-built after 10 years
A luxury townhome construction project in Silver Lake has remained half-built and graffiti-covered for 10 years, prompting residents to demand the Los Angeles City Council compel developers to clean up the site or abandon it.
- Ypsilanti little league fields damaged by vandals with graffiti
Vandals damaged the Ypsilanti National Little League fields in Metro Detroit by defacing them with graffiti. The act of vandalism resulted in significant destruction to the baseball field.
- Mural honoring three fallen Chicago officers vandalized on Southwest Side: officials
A mural honoring three fallen Chicago police officers on the city's Southwest Side was defaced with graffiti Monday, prompting authorities to seek information about those responsible.