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DC region traffic backs up as Labor Day weekend begins 09/03/2021 07:32pm • As the people of D.C. begin to headed out for a final blast of summer, the region's roads did not quite handle the excess volume with that laid-back summer attitude travelers were probably hoping for. Southbound Interstate 95, the Beltway — especially near Tysons — and the Baltimore-Washingto What Daniel Gafford is focusing on during his offseason workouts 08/26/2021 01:33pm • What Gafford is working on this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe first thing Daniel Gafford did when his 2020-21 season ended was slow down. All players take their rest when they can, but for Gafford, it holds a different meaning.Remember that talk during the season abo Immersive exhibit in DC lets you experience the world through eyes of Van Gogh 08/19/2021 07:51pm • (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: '323b1e49-455f-42a5-9aa9-ac0cf7c251d0' }).render("2306153607a89e89");}); To see the world through the eyes of one DC bar raising money for organization that helps refugees 08/17/2021 09:21pm • A D.C. bar is raising money for an organization that is helping people who are fleeing conflict in their countries. Witnessing what has been happening in Afghanistan, the owners of Ivy and Coney in the Shaw neighborhood turned their feeling of helplessness into action. They are donating 100% o Zac Brown Band brings 'Comeback Tour' to Merriweather Post Pavilion 08/17/2021 02:27am • Listen to our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” Its blend of country and southern rock earned three Grammys and a string of No. 1 hits. On Thursday night, the phenomenal Zac Brown Band brings its long-awaited "Comeback Tour" to the newly reopened Merriweather Post Pa Local US veterans who served in Afghanistan are working to get at-risk Afghans to safety 08/16/2021 08:55pm • U.S. veterans in the D.C. area who run a nonprofit have shifted their efforts to helping at-risk Afghans get to safety after the Taliban took over Kabul. "We shifted to supporting the larger international effort to remain in contact with all at-risk Afghans who are attempting to flee Afghanistan Swelter continues with chance of pop-up storm Thursday 08/12/2021 03:50pm • Dangerously hot and humid temperatures have made an encore appearance Thursday, bringing the chance for a pop-up thunderstorm or two. However, in contrast to Wednesday's wild weather, storms are not expected to be numerous Thursday. A Heat Advisory continues for the WTOP listening area through Thousands without power as storms roll through DC region 08/11/2021 08:20pm • Following extreme heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms rolled across the D.C. region Wednesday afternoon. And it's not over yet — Thursday is going to feel like déjà vu. Wednesday's heat indexes — a measure of the effective air temperature with the added burden of humidity — ranged fro Strathmore virtually hosts 13th annual Uke Fest 08/10/2021 11:21am • Have you always wanted to learn an instrument? Here's a perfect chance. Strathmore virtually hosts its 13th annual Uke Fest from Friday through Tuesday. "I was hoping for in person ... but it just seemed like the safest option given our student population," Director of Education Lauren Cam Family: Slain Pentagon police officer was 'one of the good guys' 08/04/2021 05:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — As officials seek clues about what prompted a Georgia man to stab a Pentagon police officer, details of the suspect’s troubled past emerged Wednesday through interviews and court records. Austin William Lanz, 27, was arrested last April for a break-in at a neighbor’s home Food bank expands curbside groceries service to more DC-area communities 07/29/2021 12:28am •   A grocery store on wheels with reasonably priced, healthy offerings soon will be making the rounds in Prince George's County, Maryland, communities experiencing high levels of food insecurity that also lack easy access to grocery stores. Curbside Groceries, operated by the Capital A 1996 Olympic Gymnast Kerri Strug Praises Simone Biles' Decision 07/28/2021 03:18pm • 1996 Olympic Gymnast Kerri Strug Praises Simone Biles' Decision originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor Olympic athletes like U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, there’s so much pressure to succeed. They’ve trained their whole lives for this moment – to win an Olympic medal.Tha Hazy condition for DC area, but with cooler temps, lower humidity Thursday 07/21/2021 08:20pm • Scattered thunderstorms rumbled through the D.C. area Wednesday, bringing brief bursts of hail and heavy winds. But a hazy Thursday brings cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Here's what you need to know. Scattered thunderstorms — some severe — popped up around the D.C. area Wednesday aft DC nonprofit uses donated miles to help connect military families 07/19/2021 12:53pm • (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: 'bae96a93-01f9-4cfc-ab24-f4a50788e505' }).render("586615368782f961");}); A D.C. nonprofit is helping connect mil Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy rain to DC region 07/08/2021 11:35pm • What remains of Tropical Storm Elsa is expected move out of the D.C. region Friday, but not before bringing lots of rain to the area. Here's what you need to know. Calvert and St. Mary's counties in Southern Maryland were under a tornado warning but it was canceled early. However, St. Mary's Coun