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Baltimore lawmakers say racetrack rescue plan numbers add up 10/08/2019 11:06am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. House Appropriations Chairwoman Maggie L. McIntosh (D-Baltimore City) calls the plan to revitalize two Maryland race tracks a "win-win-win. Open Streets initiative makes DC's Georgia Avenue car-free for a day 10/05/2019 05:00pm • On a brisk Saturday afternoon, many people showed up to do something they normally can’t do on one of D.C.’s busiest roadways: walk, run, bike and roller blade without worrying about cars. For several hours Georgia Avenue in Northwest became a car-free zone as part of the city’s “Open Str Things to do in the DC area this weekend: Oct. 4–6 10/04/2019 01:26pm • Music, theater and fall festivals are just some of the entertainment events for the weekend of Oct. 4 through Oct. 6. (Images provided to WTOP) All Weekend:  Heritage India Festival at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend is a cultural celebration like no other, featuring cuisine from South Ocean City leaders consider options after chaotic weekend of burnouts, arrests 09/30/2019 08:51pm • More than 100 arrests were made in Ocean City, Maryland, during an unofficial weekend gathering of car enthusiasts, and the town is considering all possible options to try to stop unruly behavior that comes with events like this. An annual car event that used to be held in the Ocean City area per Memorial bench dedicated to former GMU soccer player who drowned 09/30/2019 12:11am • Family, friends and teammates gathered on Sunday to honor a former George Mason University soccer player and track and field team member who died while kayaking in an Annapolis, Maryland, creek over the summer. Stephanie Hancock drowned while kayaking along Spa Creek on June 29. The Baltimore Sun Change coming to avoid huge Bay Bridge backups 09/28/2019 05:46am • After horrendous Friday backups at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that lasted hours and stretched for 14 miles approaching the bridge on U.S. 50, the Maryland Department of Transportation will change what happens in the future. When eastbound traffic backs up to Interstate 97, the department will hold Beach Drive reopens; Metro shutdowns and drills to look out for this weekend 09/27/2019 01:25pm • After a three-year rehabilitation project, Beach Drive has reopened Friday. And Metro shutdowns impact parts of the Red, Yellow, Blue and Silver lines this weekend. Here's what you need to know about D.C.-area roadways and mass transit this weekend. Roads As one commuter route reopens in D.C., Never Forget: Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run this weekend 09/20/2019 11:26pm • The Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run is Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Travis Manion Foundation, is held to honor and remember lives lost on 9/11, to celebrate the courage and bravery of that time, and to thank first responders and military service members. Now in its 11th year and held in 50 cities a Ready to travel back in time? It's Maryland Lighthouse Challenge weekend 09/20/2019 10:40pm • If you enjoy beautiful views, exploring the past and are up for a road trip, consider joining this weekend's 12th Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. Participants are invited to visit 10 lighthouses scattered around the state, as well as the Lightship Chesapeake, which is moored in Baltimore. "It i Memorial Day tribute to veterans to keep rolling under new leadership 09/20/2019 04:11pm • The annual event that brought thousands of veterans and motorcyclists to the D.C. area over Memorial Day weekend for 32 years will continue. American Veterans, better known as AMVETS, has announced it will pick up where Rolling Thunder left off. Miles Migliara, national communications manager Events in DC to commemorate veteran journalist Cokie Roberts' life and legacy 09/20/2019 08:50am • The D.C. community has two opportunities this weekend to remember the life and legacy of veteran journalist and best-selling author Cokie Roberts, who died earlier this week at the age of 75. The National Press Club will hold a reception in Roberts' memory from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. On Satu 5 fall getaways in the DC area 09/19/2019 12:05am • With its tolerable temperatures and fabulous foliage, fall is the perfect time of year for a weekend getaway. D.C.-based travel writer Jess Moss has a few ideas that will keep you close to home, but take you worlds away. Sand and surf in the offseason Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mea 'Friends' hits big screen for 25th anniversary 09/18/2019 01:34am • Grab a cup at Central Perk and head to the cinema! Fathom Events is celebrating the 25th anniversary of NBC's “Friends” with the big-screen event “Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary,” bringing 12 episodes to 1,000 movie theaters nationwide on Sept. 23, Sept. 28 and Oct. 2. Red Line shutdown this weekend, events block streets 09/13/2019 04:00am • The Red Line will be shut down Saturday and Sunday between Friendship Heights and Grosvenor-Strathmore. "Punch list" work on the sealant Metro put around the tunnel near Medical Center as part of efforts to keep water out means Bethesda and Medical Center stations will be closed. Shuttle buses ar Birds of prey featured at National Zoo 'Birds in Flight' show 09/08/2019 02:20pm • Visitors at the National Zoo got to get up close and personal with some exotic birds Sunday for Birds in Flight, a free show featuring species from around the world. Kids were able to interact with everything from hawks and owls to parrots. The event also featured hand feedings, demonstrations