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Scooby Doo, Jetsons, Flintstones paintings featured in Alexandria art exhibit 01/19/2023 04:48am • If you ever watched Saturday morning cartoons, you grew up on the work of Ron Campbell, who directed, storyboarded or animated episodes of such beloved shows as "Scooby Doo," "The Flintstones," "The Jetsons," "Yogi Bear" and countless others. Sadly, Campbell died at age 81 in 2021; but fortun 25 Best Jobs That Pay More Than $100K 01/18/2023 07:00pm • Find a job you love that also pays well. The U.S. could be entering a recession in 2023, and a high salary is desirable in the face of potential economic uncertainty. The jobs on this list pay a median salary of at least $100,000, nearly twice the U.S. median personal income, which was just more tha What’s open, what’s closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 01/13/2023 04:49pm • The life of Martin Luther King Jr., a figurehead of the Civil Rights Movement who was assassinated in 1968, will be observed across the United States on Monday, Jan. 16. Public schools, post offices, government offices, most libraries and most banks across the D.C. region will be closed to mark t Weekend Road and Rail: I-95 toll updates; I-66 and 495 work 01/12/2023 10:37am • This weekend, weather could impact overnight work related to the Interstate 66 Transformation and Interstate 495 Next projects. In the District, the 295/South Capitol Street Corridor Projects are slated to continue. And on I-95 through the Fort McHenry Tunnel, more electronic tolling goes into place 2023 MLK Day of Service events in the DC region 01/12/2023 08:13am • Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 16 this year — and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the weekend will be packed with opportunities for people to serve their communities. MLK Day is a federal holiday, and charities and volunteer groups see it as the perfect way for 11 best weekend getaways from DC 01/10/2023 11:00am • There's no denying the countless things to do and see in our nation's capital. However, the nonstop pace of Washington, D.C., can wear anyone out, and sometimes a weekend getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, D.C.'s central mid-Atlantic location gives travelers easy access to top destina The Best Days to Shop in 2022 01/08/2023 07:00pm • Getting the best price on necessities and splurges boils down to timing. By knowing when seasonal items are likely to go on sale and when major sales take place, you can buy what you want but pay significantly less. For 2023, retailers are likely to throw their usual sales events, with the seasons s Ring in the new year with a 'First Day Hike' in the DC area 12/29/2022 08:40pm • Anyone who wants to get the new year off on the right foot is invited to take a hike, and D.C.-area parks are offering opportunities for some "first day hikes." While many of the hikes take place on New Year's Day, there are also New Year's Eve options, where hikers can register for a ranger-led What exactly is wind chill? Here's what goes into that 'feels like' temperature 12/23/2022 03:15pm • A historic winter storm has led to thousands of canceled flights and resulted in more than 240 million people in the U.S. under some form of winter weather advisory ahead of the holiday weekend, as a powerful Arctic front continues moving east. About 180 million people are facing wind chill war Forecasters warn of 'flash freeze' threatening DC-area travel before Christmas 12/21/2022 09:39pm • Snow-lovers keeping their fingers crossed for a white Christmas might be out of luck this year, but it's sure to be a frigid and icy holiday in the D.C. region. D.C. and Baltimore will escape the worst of a winter storm barreling through the U.S. interior this week, but steady rain for most of Th The 10 Best Places to Retire in Canada 12/21/2022 07:00pm • Retiring in CanadaCanada offers a compelling retirement lifestyle. This is a safe country with high-quality health care and a low population density. Canada is famous for its natural beauty and friendly people. Retirement in Canada works best for those who enjoy winter sports and recreation, but som AG Garland speaks on faith, perseverance against antisemitism at National Menorah Lighting 12/18/2022 11:06pm • Sunday evening marked the beginning of Hanukkah, and people celebrated the night at the annual National Menorah Lighting at the Ellipse near the White House. However, after recent hateful incidents in the D.C. area, fears of antisemitism was also on the minds of some who attended. More How introverts can stay sane this holiday season 12/17/2022 08:15am • Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. Fun for all — well, nearly all. Some introverts might consider these next few weeks their least favorite time of year. That's because, for an introvert like me, lots of energetic social time can lead to sensory overload, turning up the TV-like static in Weekend Road and Rail: Wreaths Across America road closures, Metro service for Commanders game 12/16/2022 04:49am • Weather shouldn't be much of an issue this weekend, which means work zones are likely to go ahead as scheduled. For commuters, that means lane and ramp closures for the 66 Transformation and 495 Next Projects. The annual Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery is also set for Ahead of a very crucial stretch, Taylor Heinicke seems as relaxed as ever 12/14/2022 04:35pm • Ahead of a crucial stretch, Heinicke seems as relaxed as ever originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonTaylor Heinicke spent part of the Commanders' bye week at his sister's house in Georgia, where he had the chance to bond with his rapidly-growing nephew — "Last time I saw him he could bar