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Severe weather threat lifts off of DC area, delays still possible at local airports 07/09/2023 04:15pm • The threat of severe weather is no longer looming over the D.C. area, though residents can still expect some rain and potential travel delays. As of approximately 4:10 p.m., The National Weather Service has canceled both a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for the D.C. region. The watch Splashdown scrubbed: Anacostia River event postponed after heavy rain, sewage overflow 07/08/2023 11:59am • If you were one of the brave souls who was ready to jump into the Anacostia River on Saturday, bad news. Saturday's Anacostia River "splash" event has been postponed, the District Department of Energy and Environment announced Friday. While DOEE says the river quality has significantly improve Jobs that still offer traditional pensions 07/05/2023 08:00pm • Jobs with pensions With the gig economy, many jobs no longer provide traditional pension plans that promise workers guaranteed income in retirement. Only a quarter of civilian workers were offered a traditional pension plan in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. This coincid How to prepare for the resumption of federal student loan payments 07/05/2023 06:24pm • For more than three years, borrowers had relief from federal student loan payments, but the pandemic-related pause is ending in October. The Department of Education says you'll get your first bill in September or October, and you'll have 21 days to make your first payment. Financial adviser Ba Taking your dog for a walk? Get off your phone and do this instead 07/05/2023 01:50pm • Your dog probably had a rough night with Independence Day fireworks, and if you decide to reward them with a long walk, make sure you pay attention and aren’t distracted by Instagram or reading online news. There are several reasons that you do not want to be distracted while walking your dog. 'Code Orange' air quality forecast as fireworks smoke lingers in DC region 07/05/2023 09:28am • WASHINGTON, DC — JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration. (Photo by Nath Chow down and keep it down! Annual burger eating competition returns for the 14th year 07/03/2023 11:50pm • Forget about hot dogs. In D.C., the competitive eating competition that marks Independence Day involves lots and lots of Z-Burger burgers. At the Tenleytown Z-Burger, 12 contestants bellied up to tables with dozens of burgers and waited for the countdown to chow down during the 14th Annual In Behind the scenes of the (legal) DC-area fireworks stand: A tradition old as freedom 07/03/2023 04:30pm • I decided to hit the streets of Virginia this year to see what new — and legal — items were for sale for this Fourth of July. After all, putting on your own fireworks show is an annual tradition for many in the area. " pyros around here," said Oscar Thrower, assistant manager at t $600K worth of illegal fireworks seized by Stafford Co. Fire Marshal 07/02/2023 07:42am • The multitude of fireworks seized by the Stafford County Fire Marshal's Office on Thursday (Courtesy Stafford County Fire and Rescue) The largest seizure of illegal fireworks in the history of Stafford County's Fire Marshal's Office in Virginia was made on Thursday, according to a news release. Top tips for stress-free Independence Day travel 07/02/2023 07:01am • The Fourth of July long weekend is peak summertime travel season and airports nationwide estimate that nearly 18 million people will pass through security checkpoints between Friday and Wednesday. The Transportation Security Administration advises travelers arrive at the airport early and expect 'Keep a watchful eye': DC's efforts to keep visitors safe during Fourth of July 06/30/2023 06:14pm • If you're planning to check out D.C.'s variety of Fourth of July festivities, expect to see more police and public safety officials around town. "Mayor Bowser is activating Public Safety Go Teams on July 3 and 4," said Lindsey Appiah, D.C.'s deputy mayor for public safety and justice. Go Teams Millions of July 4th holiday travelers take to the road and skies 06/30/2023 09:13am • This year’s July Fourth holiday travel weekend is expected to set a record for people traveling by both car and plane. Hitting the road Auto club AAA said it expected just over 43 million people to drive to their destinations this holiday weekend, a new all-time high and a 2.3% increase compared Fourth of July 2023: What's open and what's closed in the DC area 06/30/2023 06:10am • There's no better way to "party in the USA" than to celebrate Independence Day in the nation's capital. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed across the D.C. area Tuesday, in observance of the Fourth of July. Public transit Both Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday holiday s Move over 'Hamilton,' it's time for a fresh take on '1776' at DC's Kennedy Center 06/30/2023 04:12am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZctUXQKhSRM Are you hoping to make this a four-day weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July? Check out the musical revival of "1776" at the Kennedy Center now through July 16. "Getting to perform '1776,' a musical about the writing of the Declaration of In Retiring Montgomery Co. fire chief reflects on decadeslong career 06/29/2023 10:45pm • In 1987, at the age of 15, Scott Goldstein began a career in firefighting as a volunteer at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department. Little did he know, that decision would start a more than three decadelong career of helping people in Montgomery County, Maryland, during times of need. On Friday