This Memorial Day weekend marks the 29th Rolling Thunder Run, an event that draws thousands of bikers to D.C. The bike run began as a demonstration for service members who were abandoned after the Vietnam War. But over the years Rolling Thunder has become a broader recognition of veterans from all eras, as sons and daughters of Vietnam vets, along with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, have joined in the annual pilgrimage.
A man trapped for three days in his crashed vehicle in a mountain in Arizona might never have been rescued if not for a couple taking sightseeing photos.
As high school graduates head to the beaches over the next few weeks, officials in Ocean City, Maryland have plans in place to keep them safe.
The mom says she hopes her letter encourages parents to support one another.
The principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School banned six students from their commencement ceremony after being caught drunk at prom. But a school district official reversed that decision.
The driver of a bus traveling from the Washington area to New York City was videotaped watching TV on his smartphone during the trip up I-95.
A new era for the Indianapolis 500 arrived in the form of a most unfamiliar driver -- An American, no less.
You don’t have to battle beach traffic to get a taste of summer. There are plenty of places west of the Bay Bridge that sell and steam Maryland crabs. So grab a bib and a beer — it’s time to get cracking.
Plan accordingly for travel around and out of the D.C. area. VRE or MARC trains will not run on Monday.
Today in History Today is Monday, May 30, the 151st day of 2016. There are 215 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance. Today’s Highlights in History: On May 30, 1966,…
A motorcyclist who had participated in the Rolling Thunder Run had a fatal crash on I-66 approaching the Rosslyn Tunnel. He died in the hospital Sunday evening.
A person was shot at the entrance of the Anacostia Metro station Sunday evening. She was taken to the hospital with non-fatal injuries.
National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The show will feature American Idol winner Trent Harmon and country star Trace Adkins.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In fairness to Michael Wacha, nobody is beating Stephen Strasburg these days. Then again, Wacha is racking up losses no matter the opponent for the St. Louis Cardinals. Wacha pitched six innings…
Summer is about to get real in Washington — and finding the right wine to saddle up alongside the plethora of grilled goodies is half the fun.
Some of the “enemies” making the biggest impact in the battle against stink bugs are also the smallest in stature, Mike McGrath says. But be sure you’re not driving them away.
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