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Protecting our national parks from overcrowding 05/29/2022 09:11am • At Arches National Park in southern Utah, Memorial Day Weekend is typically the busiest weekend of the year. "All of the parking lots would be full; there'd be bumper-to-bumper traffic all along the road," said Kaitlin Thomas, the public affairs specialist for Arches. "So, it just was a terri Maryland men's lacrosse one win from undefeated championship season 05/28/2022 09:05pm • Terps lacrosse one win from undefeated championship season originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Maryland men's lacrosse team is one victory away from joining an exclusive, unbeaten club. The top-seeded Terps defeated No. 5 Princeton 13-8 in the semifinals Saturday to move within one Harris calls for assault weapons ban after back-to-back mass shootings 05/28/2022 04:16pm • Vice President Kamala Harris called for an assault weapons ban Saturday, saying that in the wake of two back-to-back mass shootings such arms are "a weapon of war" with "no place in a civil society." "On the issue of gun violence, I will say, as I've said countless times, we are not sitting aroun 2022 NBA Draft: Former coach breaks down Bennedict Mathurin, Dyson Daniels, other prospects 05/28/2022 04:05pm •  Former college coach, NBA analyst scouts top draft prospects originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington With the 10th overall pick in the draft, the Wizards are going to select a player who has at least some degree of questions surrounding their future and what they can ultimately become Sunny Saturday, chance of showers for DC area's Memorial Day weekend 05/28/2022 08:54am • Saturday afternoon could bring an isolated storm but Memorial Day weekend's weather won't be a total wash in the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know for your weekend: The risk for a shower or storm returns Saturday afternoon. Sunday and Monday are sunny, dry and hot. Phone alarms w No barking orders: Retired Virginia military dog gets Memorial Day off 05/28/2022 06:36am • This Memorial Day will be the first one 9-year-old German shepherd Ramos isn't working. Ramos, who lives with his handler and family in the Tysons Corner area of Virginia, retired last November after a little more than eight years with the Air Force of service as a military working dog. Brightening skies for DC area after stormy start to Memorial Day weekend 05/28/2022 12:00am • A second round of rain drenched the D.C. area Friday evening, and the severe weather prompted several alerts, including a tornado warning. Here's what you need to know. Earlier Friday evening, a tornado warning was issued for parts of St. Mary's, Prince George's, Charles and Calvert counties in M New security measures at Alexandria City High School following student's death 05/27/2022 08:20pm • Alexandria City High School revealed the additional measures it is taking for the remainder of the school year following the death of a student who was stabbed during a fight. Luis Mejia Hernandez, 18, a senior at the school, died from his injuries Tuesday in a brawl involving dozens of students. Data Doctors: What to do about the end of Facebook Trusted Contacts 05/27/2022 05:26pm • Q: I just got a notification that Facebook’s "Trusted Contacts" is going away, so what, if anything, do I need to do about this? A: Facebook introduced this very important security feature in 2013, and it’s one that I’ve stressed every user should set up since it was launched. It can be From WTOP's Election Desk: DC drop boxes open, and a rough night for Trump 05/27/2022 05:59am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through Nov. as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Drop boxes open in DC Voters in the na Weekend Road and Rail: Memorial Day events, Beltway shifts and Metro shutdown 05/27/2022 04:41am • Rolling into a long holiday weekend, most road work is suspended except for a few long-term work zones. This Memorial Day weekend will be the same. There will be a few events to take note of, and changes on Metrorail. Here’s what to expect this weekend. D.C. This Memorial Day weekend will mar Should You Manage Your Time or Energy at Work? 05/26/2022 08:00pm • Want to get more done? It's important to know the most effective way to go about it. As a starting point, people often choose to focus on one of two approaches: time management or energy management. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably when talking about productivity, they aren't the Pros and Cons of Retirement in an RV 05/26/2022 08:00pm • Since the onset of the pandemic, Americans have sought flexible and safe ways to travel, and recreational vehicle sales have been on the rise. In 2021, over 600,000 RVs were shipped, breaking the previous record that was set in 2017, according to the RV Industry Association. Living in an RV gives re 16 Top Lakes in Tennessee 05/26/2022 08:00pm • Enjoying the outdoors is easy in Tennessee, given its moderate climate and many scenic lakes. Fishing is a particularly popular sport throughout the state, as its bodies of water both large and small provide outstanding opportunities for anglers to catch bass, walleye, sunfish, crappie and trout. La Camels in Colorado provide milk alternative: 'It's quite a process' 05/26/2022 01:25pm • People with food allergies and lactose intolerance are always looking for other options to cow’s milk. There is an ancient alternative that’s being produced in Colorado. In the far eastern area of the state, eight miles from the Nebraska border, there is a dairy farm called “Camelot.”