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Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? 10/14/2020 12:00am • The current global pandemic has many Americans rethinking the way they travel. Road trips and camping vacations have grown in popularity, as many Americans have discovered the country has more than its fair share of stunning natural landscapes, from the Grand Canyon to Acadia National Park. Some pe 15 Top Romantic Getaways in Virginia 10/14/2020 12:00am • The slogan says "Virginia Is for Lovers," but in a state that spans almost 43,000 square miles, you may wonder: Which areas are the best for a romantic retreat? To help you plan the perfect dreamy escape with your significant other, U.S. News compiled this list of the top romantic getaways in Virgi Study: DC wildlife rescue group documents crystal-clear problem for migratory birds 10/12/2020 11:00pm • (Video courtesy Abby Milberg) A 10-year study by a D.C. group documented a disturbing trend in bird migration. More migratory birds appear to be dying in collisions with glass buildings, according to a study by Lights Out DC and City Wildlife. Over the years, volunteers with Lights Out DC, 'Holy grail' of Beatles' rarities, signed on train to DC concert, up for auction 09/28/2020 04:35am • All four members of the Beatles signed this promotional copy of “Meet the Beatles” for George Harrison’s sister, while traveling by train to the band’s first U.S. concert, on Feb. 11, 1964. (Courtesy RR Auction) While the most casual music fan knows The Beatles first live appearance in t WWII planes, pilots warm up for Friday flight over National Mall 09/24/2020 03:35pm • World War II airplanes at Culpeper Airport, preparing to participate in Friday’s Arsenal of Democracy Flyover of the nation’s capital. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) The growls and whines of World War II-era planes were loud and the flying precise as dozens of planes ranging in size from one-seaters Hundreds flock to Supreme Court for impromptu vigil honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg 09/19/2020 11:02am • The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday night spurred many D.C.-area residents to gather outside of the nation's highest court to remember the titanic figure. What started with a small crowd following the announcement of her death shortly after 7:30 p.m. grew to a few hun DC-area leaders react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg 09/19/2020 10:40am • The death of 87-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sent shock waves through the political community Friday night. The court announced Ginsburg died at her D.C. home surrounded by friends and family, after a battle with metastatic pancreas cancer. Appointed to the Supreme Court Arrivals and departures make for huge bird migration over Maryland 09/14/2020 07:31pm • Look, up in the sky, it's a bird … Wait, make that millions of birds. The Maryland Department of the Environment sent out an interesting tweet late Monday afternoon, asking residents to turn off their outdoor lights for the overnight. 4.1 million birds are forecast to pass over Maryland toni Need an escape? DC-area author says you don't even need to leave the city 09/13/2020 12:41pm • The coronavirus pandemic has made it tough to get away. Vacations were cut short or modified, with many people reluctant to fly or travel long distances — a situation that persists. But author Melanie Choukas-Bradley of Chevy Chase, Maryland, suggests there’s a perfect escape that doesn't req Can't stop 'The Game' — English Premier League kicks off 09/11/2020 04:11am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '52bf093e-b1ca-4337-8f3e-7bf5ee6c3f07' }).render("866615362767325c");}); It may be slightly smaller than Alabama, Rockin' 1000 invites you to audition for the world's biggest virtual concert 09/02/2020 12:37am • It's one of the coolest viral videos ever with 54 million views on YouTube. On July 26, 2015, Rockin' 1000 gathered 1,000 musicians in Cesena, Italy, to perform the Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly," successfully inviting Dave Grohl to come perform. "To see you people singing our song for the w NORAD begins annual air defense drill in DC region 09/01/2020 10:52am • Fighter jets and other military aircraft will overfly the D.C. region during the early morning hours through Thursday for an air defense drill. The North American Aerospace Defense Command air defense exercise Falcon Virgo was scheduled to begin Tuesday in the D.C. area and run from midnight to 5 DC wins $2M as part of settlement over Honda air bags 08/25/2020 01:52pm • D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine announced Tuesday that Honda will pay the District nearly $2 million as part of a multi-state settlement over allegations that the company concealed air bag safety problems. The company will pay a total of $85 million in the suit, which was brought by 48 attorney Where can Americans travel now amid bans in many destinations? 07/30/2020 02:45pm • Americans looking for a summer vacation destination have a dilemma on their hands as they ask, "Where am I allowed to travel right now?" The Department of State issued a warning in March to all U.S. citizens against international travel, saying "your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and yo Virginia announces $70 million in new aid for small businesses 07/27/2020 09:47pm • Small businesses and nonprofit agencies in Virginia that have suffered economic damages because of the coronavirus will have access to parts of $70 million in new financial aid the state is making available. Gov. Ralph Northam said $10,000 each will be awarded to about 7,000 applicants. In order