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A deep dive into the lore of DC’s official dinosaur — the ‘Capitalsaurus’

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May 26

Thousands attend Memorial Day parade to honor soldiers who fought and died for America

Black bear tranquilized in Prince George’s County

‘A touch of home in a combat zone’: Vietnam veterans remember those who lost their lives in service

Best times to travel home on Memorial Day

Blue crab population hits second-lowest level since 1990 in the Chesapeake Bay

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Poppy Wall of Honor displayed on National Mall for Memorial Day

Mission is not over for living WWII vets

2nd case of measles confirmed in Virginia

Here’s how Memorial Day is being honored in the DC area

Memorial Day road closures could clog up DC this weekend

A century later: Black Civil War soldiers to receive veteran headstones

‘Blessing of the Bikes’ ceremony kicks off ‘Rolling to Remember’ events honoring veterans

Lower gas prices are encouraging some people to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Shopping for a computer? How to get a good deal, even with tariffs

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Human Robot Hallertau Pils

Food banks see ripple effects from federal layoffs in DC region

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May 23

Hyundai’s Kona Limited packs luxury into small package

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed around DC area

‘I found my calling’: DC program empowers formerly homeless individuals to support others in need

Things to do in the DC area: Liberation Weekend, Spring Night Market … and more!

Learn the story of the man who is credited with starting Memorial Day

A tight job market is getting flooded with new college grads. Here’s advice for everyone

From racetrack to relic — How you can own a piece of Pimlico