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Barry Manilow joins star lineup for July 4th in DC
Barry Manilow, stars from Broadway, 'American Idol' to perform on National Mall for July 4th
National Park Service to offer healthy food choices
The table has been set to offer healthy food choices, including locally-grown sustainable foods to visitors at the country's 75 national parks.
Protester interrupts Michelle Obama at fundraiser
Mrs. Obama threatens to leave fundraising event if protester doesn't stop interrupting her
Cronut, Doissant are hybrid pastries
Chocolate Crust, a D.C. bakery, now is making and selling its version of the croissant-doughnut hybrid.
Big noise of cicadas could lead to sonar system changes
WTOP's Brennan Haselton reports.
From jazz festivals to brewery tours: Locally-based gift ideas for Father's Day
Father's Day -- Sunday, June 16 -- is right around the corner. And if you are at a loss for gift ideas or plans, WTOP has a few suggestions for what you can do to show dad how much you care.
Living in Style: Shape up with Shapewear
If the image of Bridget Jones wrestling with her larger-than-life, tummy-sucking knickers pops into your head when you hear the word "shapewear," it's time to approach the subject with a more open mind.
Performers show off during MetroPerforms! auditions (Video)
A variety of musicians tried out to be the acts you see performing outside Metro stations.
Missing 4-month-old boy found
A 4-month-old baby last seen in D.C. was missing Tuesday morning but is now safe.
Metro weekend work to affect all 5 rail lines
Metro says weekend work will affect all 5 rail lines, with longer wait times for passengers
Glen Echo Park summer concert series starts June 20
The annual summer concert series at Glen Echo Park (7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo) starts Thursday, June 20 and will feature an act each Thursday until August 29.
Despite risks, skateboarders go without helmets (Video)
While experts recommend the use of safety equipment, only one skateboarder at one D.C. skate park wore any protective gear Tuesday.
Cab driver killed in Adams Morgan, suspects in custody after shootout
A cab driver was fatally shot early Tuesday morning in Adams Morgan and two suspects are in custody, say D.C. police.
'Mighty Casey' rebounds, celebrates 125 years
The most famous baseball poem is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Komen cancels 2014 3-Day in Washington, D.C.
Susan G. Komen's 3-Day will not return to Washington, D.C. in 2014, the organization announced.
Washington high on Best Cities for Grads list
Only 45 percent of this spring's college graduates have a job offer waiting for them, but prospects are much better in some cities than others, and Washington is among the best places for graduates to start their new life, both professionally and socially, according to a list of top cities for graduates.
Pop-up venues provide variety for consumers, cost-efficient space for small businesses
It's not hard to spot a pop-up these days. The empty warehouse you pass on your commute is suddenly a vintage clothing store. The abandoned space on the corner is now a hip coffee shop. Whether they're open for one night or one month, one thing can be agreed on -- pop-ups are at the height of cool for consumers. And for retailers, they just make sense.
DC Jazz Festival to include more than 80 concerts
DC Jazz Festival to feature more than 80 concerts at 40 locations across city over 2 weeks
Suspicious car closes R Street, man in custody
D.C. police were investigating a suspicious car that contained a gas canister in the Dupont Circle area Monday afternoon and shut down a portion of 17th and R streets NW.
Cicadas, pollen and other summertime car killers
A brood of 17-year cicadas is creating quite the buzz around here. And while the big-eyed bugs are no harm to you, your car is another story.



