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Take a hike with a sweet treat at the end as you venture on the Maryland Ice Cream Trail 06/20/2025 05:58pm • If you're looking for a new adventure this weekend, WTOP has the scoop on a sweet summer pairing. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has teamed up with the Department of Agriculture for their annual Ice Cream Trail, which pairs farms that have creameries and make their own milk on site H&H Bagels brings New York bagels to DC, and yes, they’re boiled in NYC water 06/09/2025 11:13am • H&H Bagels, a New York City bagel institution, is opening a store in D.C.’s Mount Vernon Triangle on June 12. The store is at 601 K Street, N.W., a half a block from the historic Carnegie Library. The bagels will have the taste New Yorkers swear by. The bagels are proofed and then kettle-bo What does the Class of 2025 want for graduation? 05/15/2025 08:39pm • Millions will receive their high school and college diplomas across the United States this graduation season. As we get the graduation announcements, a lot of us ask ourselves: What gift do we give or how much money should we put in the card? Over $6 billion was spent on graduations last y The do's and don'ts of Mother’s Day gifts 05/09/2025 10:07pm • Over $34 billion is expected to be spent on Mother’s Day, according to the National Retail Federation. As the old saying goes: No one loves you like your Mama loves you. So, shouldn't you give her a Mother’s Day gift she would actually like? Of course, you can always stick with the same ol Humane Rescue Alliance warns of new scam involving missing pets 05/01/2025 05:08am • The Humane Rescue Alliance is alerting the D.C. region to a new scam targeting people who have lost their pets. It involves a person claiming to be an employee or a veterinarian from the organization, saying they have found your missing pet, and trying to pressure the pet owner to give money to g Data Doctors: 'Pig butchering' and other scams targeting seniors 04/04/2025 05:18pm • Q: I’m trying to protect my parents from scammers. What are some scams targeting older people? A: Older adults are often a prime target for scammers, and it’s not just by chance. They tend to have larger nest eggs, are more trusting, and may be less familiar with technology. Many scams Valentine’s Day — according to local 4- and 5-year-olds 02/14/2025 04:04am • Feb. 14 is the day of love for those who have the love of their life and those that are still looking for that special someone. Nearly $28 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day, making it the third-most expensive holiday this year in the United States, according to WalletHub. Flowers, Is Valentine’s Day more than a moneymaking holiday? 02/06/2025 08:00pm • Valentine’s Day is a week away, and while a lot of people can’t wait for the "day of love," others chalk it up to being nothing more than a Hallmark holiday. WTOP visited the National Mall and spoke to tourists and D.C. locals about the real meaning of Feb. 14. One person who will not Things to do in the DC area: Valentine's Day events for both singles and couples … and more! 02/06/2025 02:02pm • Whether you pine for Valentine's Day or scorn its existence each year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season of love in the nation's capital. WTOP has compiled a list of fun and often unserious events, perfect even if you're single or in a marriage, a committed relationship, a situationsh As confusion remains around federal grants, one local group is trying to find money to help refugees 01/29/2025 05:52am • A federal judge has temporarily put a pause on the White House freezing federal grants in an effort to review spending. One locally based national organization now says they're scrambling to acquire funds to help refugees they promised to assist when they got here. Without that funding, those ref Where to find Lunar New Year-themed restaurant specials, events in DC area 01/28/2025 10:25am • Wednesday marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, and several D.C.-area restaurants are joining in to celebrate the Lunar New Year with à la carte specials and ritzy dining experiences. The Lunar New Year holiday is one of the most important traditions in China and other parts of Asia, and Things to do in the DC area: Elvis' Birthday Fight Club, plant swap … and more! 01/02/2025 02:17pm • For a glamorous, memorable event that includes "flimflam fisticuffs and hot tah-tahs," don't miss Elvis' Birthday Fight Club in Baltimore, Maryland. This part-burlesque, part-theatrical spectacle is happening Friday and Saturday at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in D.C. and Jan. 17 and 18 at The Creat Two ways to quickly wipe out debt from pricey Christmas shopping 01/02/2025 05:00am • Lingering holiday debt is already putting a damper on 2025 for people reeling with regret from pricey Yuletide shopping sprees. A little more than one-third of shoppers polled by consumer education group CardRates.com said they will carry Christmas credit card debt for the next three months. But A true toy story at DC's Children's National Hospital 12/24/2024 09:32am • Plenty of emotions can be felt throughout the hallways at Children's National Hospital in Northwest D.C., and at this time of year, those emotions are magnified to unspoken levels. "My child will probably be here anywhere from 29-32 weeks a year and it's never easy to take turns visiting my s DC United, Marlo Furniture donate 60 beds to those in need during the holiday season 12/20/2024 05:55pm • Dena Springs slept on the couch for six months after a case of bedbugs ruined one of her mattresses. Looking to make ends meet, the 54-year-old lives with her son in a Southeast D.C. apartment building that is managed by a nonprofit. Despite her body aching from sleeping in the living room, s