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Va. governor, Charlottesville declare states of emergency ahead of 'Unite the Right' anniversary 08/08/2018 03:16pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville have declared states of emergency ahead of the anniversary of the deadly white nationalist rally in the city that left one woman dead and several others injured. The Virginia state of emergency ordered by Northam will allo Va. preps for 'pro-white' march and counterprotests, as group signals it may not take Metro after all 08/08/2018 10:53am • WASHINGTON — As state and local leaders in Virginia prepare for possible rallies marking one year since white supremacists marched on Charlottesville, new details are emerging about plans for a "pro-white" march in Washington Sunday. In an email to potential attendees, organizer Jason Kessler s Metro: No 'special train' for 'Unite the Right' rally in DC 08/06/2018 03:22pm • WASHINGTON — Metro's plans to keep white supremacists separate from other riders this weekend are still under review, but the agency attempted to clarify Monday that there are no plans for a "special train" for the group. In a statement Monday, Metro said it continues to work with law enforceme Charlottesville groups plan anti-racism events to mark anniversary of deadly rally 08/02/2018 02:55pm • WASHINGTON — As the one-year anniversary of the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, approaches, community members, students and groups advocating for racial justice are planning several events to fight back against racism. The events — which include a poster giveaway, Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots headline Summer Spirit Fest at Merriweather 08/02/2018 12:17am • WASHINGTON -- The 13th annual Summer Spirit Fest returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion. This weekend, a star-studded lineup will tear up the stage on both Saturday and Sunday. "It's our 13th year and it's always been at Merriweather," founder Darryll Brooks told WTOP. "The interesting t Taste of Studio celebrates theater, food and 14th Street community 08/01/2018 12:24am • WASHINGTON — The dog days of summer are here, and if you’re looking for a way to take your mind off the suffocating heat and humidity this weekend, Studio Theatre is opening its air-conditioned doors for the fourth annual Taste of Studio event on Aug. 4. The free open house on 14th Street in St. Mary's Co. man dead after high-speed boat accident 07/30/2018 08:03am • WASHINGTON — A 58-year-old St. Mary's County man is dead after his boat flipped and ejected him. The incident happened Sunday at a boat racing event at McIntosh Run, a creek that eventually runs into the Potomac River in Leonardtown, Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources ini Murray, Stephens highlight field as Citi Open turns 50 07/26/2018 02:07am • WASHINGTON — Citi Open turns 50 this week. For its golden anniversary, it’s got a name-brand superstar, two of the top three women in the world, and a local favorite returning home to Rock Creek Park Tennis Center with his first real chance to make a deep run. As part of his return to the ATP 30 Top Family Weekend Getaways 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Use family trips to make lasting memories before the children grow up. From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 30 weekend getaways guarantee enrichin After Charlottesville rally withdrawal, opponents warn 'terrorists coming anyway' 07/25/2018 10:32am • WASHINGTON — Despite the decision by organizer Jason Kessler to withdraw his request for a court order allowing him to stage a Unite the Right anniversary rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, opponents expect the city to be full of white nationalists on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12. "The terrorists are g The Most Common Reasons Kids Have Trouble Making Friends 07/24/2018 08:00pm • When we think of childhood, we often think of the good times or the halcyon days of youth. In truth, however, childhood and the adolescent years can be quite trying for kids who have a tough time making friends. There are a variety of reasons why kids of all ages might have difficulty engaging other White nationalist drops bid for rally permit in Charlottesville 07/24/2018 05:38pm • WASHINGTON — Jason Kessler, organizer of last August's deadly white nationalist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, has dropped his federal court challenge to the city's decision to deny him a rally permit Aug. 11 and 12 — the anniversary of the protests. "I can't speak for Mr. Kessler on w Charlottesville public safety plan knits lessons learned from deadly rally 07/22/2018 11:21pm • WASHINGTON — It's been nearly a year since the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and city officials have been working for the past five months with local and regional partners to prevent the same thing from happening this year. Brian Wheeler, City of Charlottesville s Dangers of childbirth: Being black can be hazardous to moms' health 07/15/2018 10:50pm • In the U.S., new and expecting moms die at a rate that's higher than other developed countries, and cases of close calls are on the rise. D.C. is among a handful of states with the highest maternal mortality rates. In our three-part special report, Dangers of Childbirth, WTOP looks into why. Play Ball Park brings baseball fun to DC ahead of All-Star Game 07/14/2018 02:52pm • WASHINGTON — The Play Ball Park, happening just across from the Nationals Park, is packed with free food, activities and music throughout the weekend ahead of the All Star game on Tuesday. Young baseball fans competed in the Color Run on Saturday. "I enjoyed it, I like running in front of th