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TRASHED: Can the DC area clean up its waste problem? 05/27/2019 11:28pm • How much trash do we throw away? How does recycling work? What, even, is compost? TRASHED is a three-part series that looks at the state of waste in the D.C. region and the options local experts are exploring to cut down on the amount of trash that’s piling up. A paper coffee cup in the mor Best summer shopping days for 2019 05/27/2019 08:00pm • Memorial Day in May and Labor Day in September are the bookends of summer -- and two of the biggest shopping events of the year. However, between those days are plenty of times to snag deals from retailers' annual sales and other minor shopping holidays. Whether you're looking for tools, fashion or Coast Guard shares boating safety tips for DC area 05/27/2019 05:00pm • As the D.C. area enters prime boating season, the U.S. Coast Guard is reminding boaters to take steps to make sure a day out on the water doesn’t end in tragedy. "D.C. is a water city. We have a lot recreational boating here," said Dan Dunham, spokesman for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 25-01 Things to do in DC on Memorial Day weekend 2019 05/25/2019 01:55pm • The D.C. area will host many events and opportunities to honor fallen military members throughout Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know. National Memorial Day Concert It's an American tradition dating back to 1989 that brings in various talent to the stage on the West Lawn o How to keep those food cravings in check this summer 05/24/2019 07:15pm • With cookouts, county fairs and trips for ice cream with the kids, summertime can be a minefield if you're trying not to overindulge on unhealthy treats. One expert has some tips on fighting those cravings for fattening foods. "I really think with weight management that it's 10% nutrition and Shuttles during Metro's shutdown won't start with real-time tracking 05/24/2019 03:12pm • Many transit riders across the region check their phones before heading out to eliminate waiting, but the free shuttle buses planned for the Blue and Yellow Line shutdown that starts this weekend will not show up on those websites or apps, at least at the start of the monthslong closure. WTOP Myron Mixon tackles BBQ FAQs in time for summer 05/24/2019 12:19am • Myron Mixon has won more barbecue competitions than anyone else in the world, including four world championships and 11 national championships. So naturally, the Unadilla, Georgia, native (and mayor) gets asked a lot of questions about grilling and smoking meat. “People want to learn, I mean ev Memorial Day weekend forecast: Warm to hot with a chance for storms 05/23/2019 11:08am • Memorial Day is almost here, which means summer isn't far behind. And it looks like it will be a warm, mostly pleasant weekend, with a low to medium chance for thunderstorms. "The long, holiday weekend will be very warm from start to finish with highs in the mid- to upper 80s all three days," Sto Where DC ranks among best biking cities worldwide 05/23/2019 06:12am • It sometimes feels like there’s a constant struggle between D.C.’s bicyclists and drivers, and at times both cyclists and drivers could be better behaved on the roads. But an international study concluded that overall, D.C. is a pretty good place for bicyclists. A study conducted by the Europ 15 best new-car deals for Memorial Day weekend 05/23/2019 05:20am • After years of through-the-roof numbers, new car sales have slowed down of late — and it's putting shoppers in the driver's seat this Memorial Day. U.S. News & World Report has singled out some of the better deals available this holiday weekend, with a list of its 15 best Memorial Day car Loudoun, Fairfax make 'Happiest Counties' list 05/22/2019 09:11am • Money doesn't buy happiness, but it helps, and based on a number of economic measures, Loudoun County, Virginia, ranks as the second-happiest county in the country. SmartAsset's fifth annual rankings analyzed data on 980 U.S. counties, and considered things such as poverty, employment opportuniti Get free coffee at new Columbia Heights Wawa opening this week 05/21/2019 03:50am • Convenience store chain Wawa will open its newest D.C. store at 1400 Irving St. NW in Columbia Heights on Thursday. To market the opening of its third store in the District, coffee of any size will be free through Sunday. Wawa will also make a donation of $2,500 to the Capital Food Bank on Thurs Skin cancer can develop even where the sun doesn't shine 05/20/2019 04:01pm • Experts warn that skin cancer is an equal-opportunity offender, and it can afflict anyone, at any age, of all skin types on nearly any part of the body. "While we don't see it as often in people with darker skin, a lot of time when we do find it, it's at a more advanced stage," said Dr. Llana Po Heat leads to MARC slowdown for Monday afternoon 05/20/2019 12:13pm • Monday’s preview of summer has led to a slowdown on two MARC train lines for the afternoon. MARC said on Monday that CSX has issued heat-related speed restrictions on the Camden and Brunswick lines for Monday afternoon’s runs. Heat orders for MARC Brunswick and Camden Lines -- CSX has issu Former Baltimore Raven John Urschel discusses new book about football, math 05/20/2019 04:15am • John Urschel would really rather not be doing this interview. It’s not personal; it’s not me (I’m fairly certain). It’s just that a media tour cuts against everything he is — an introvert, one of the millions of us in this country with anxiety, a mathematician who is desperate to get back