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DC ready to host the world's 'largest minority swim meet' 02/17/2018 07:29pm • (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: 'c11b4a12-31c5-4d67-a50a-7bbcbdf370cc' }).render("525615368cfdb493");}); WASHINGTON — While Olympic athletes are Discover the Best Presidents Day Sales for 2018 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Retailers know many consumers have Presidents Day off from work. To convince them to use that day for shopping, they roll out Presidents Day weekend sales, some of which start as early as the week before the holiday. Traditionally, Presidents Day sales have focused on mattress and appliance deals. B Beloved Yoga, one of DC-area's largest yoga studios, opens in Reston 02/12/2018 09:02am • WASHINGTON — Beloved Yoga: A Sanctuary for All, opened what is the one of the largest yoga studios in the Washington region, with much fanfare, Feb. 10. The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce in Fairfax County, Virginia hosted its ribbon cutting over the weekend. The event included an evening c Last Saturday of free Metro parking, other big changes start this week 02/03/2018 05:05am • WASHINGTON — This is the final weekend with free parking on Saturdays at Metro-owned and operated parking garages, as the agency launches significant changes next week that change a number of parking fees and rules for weekday users, too. On Saturdays starting Feb. 10, drivers exiting a Metro g 3 Valentine's Day gift ideas for flower lovers, garden enthusiasts 02/02/2018 04:43am • Valentine’s Day is coming; consider a gift of the future Instead of giving cut flowers that will eventually fade away, how about "giving" an event experience that will make lasting memories, such as a trip to the famed Philadelphia Flower Show next month? Philly’s is the largest indoor flowe 50 Beautiful Small Towns in America 01/28/2018 07:00pm • Discover postcard-perfect towns across the country.If you've already visited America's inspiring national parks -- filled with snow-capped peaks, painted deserts and windswept coastlines -- as well as vibrant cities showcasing twinkling city skylines and gleaming skyscrapers, turn your eye toward th Why you need an extra $2,500 on hand once you've bought a house 01/25/2018 11:00am • You've reconciled your income with how much of a mortgage you can afford, set aside enough money for a down payment you feel comfortable with and calculated everything you'll need to pay for closing costs and movers. You're ready to buy a home at last. But before you do, consider adding even more The other NFL championship being played out right now 01/24/2018 01:22pm • LANDOVER, Md. – Even with another season ending shy of the playoffs in Washington, there was still plenty of gridiron action at FedEx Field last weekend. The stadium played host Saturday to the Madden 18 Club Championship Series, where the four top Madden players qualifying in the Burgundy and From 'Next to Normal' to 'Grease Live,' Aaron Tveit sings Wolf Trap showtunes 01/24/2018 01:42am • WASHINGTON — He originated Broadway roles in "Next to Normal" and "Catch Me If You Can," starred on such TV hits as "Gossip Girl" and "Graceland," graced the silver screen in the movie musical "Les Misérables," and played the role of Danny Zuko in FOX's "Grease: Live." This weekend, Aaron How to Get the Most Out of Your Team Retreat 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Do you instinctively roll your eyes when you hear the phrase "team retreat"? Some professionals love the idea, yes, but many others cringe at the thought of having to spend a few days with their co-workers because of the bad reputation some team-building events have. They're not as productive as the Hundreds line up for car washes as temperatures rise 01/21/2018 10:48am • WASHINGTON — If you thought this mild weekend was a perfect opportunity to get the salt washed off your car, you're not alone. Hundreds of people waited in lines at area gas stations Saturday and crowds are expected Sunday too. At Germantown Auto Spa in Montgomery County, Maryland, at least 500 Women's March encourages women to vote, run for office 01/20/2018 05:53pm • WASHINGTON — Almost a year after the historic 2017 Women's March, activists gathered in D.C. — and across the U.S. — to march once again. The 2018 Women's March in D.C. began at 11 a.m. Saturday with a rally at Lincoln Memorial and a march from the National Mall to Lafayette Park and the Whi Thousands of marchers take part in annual March for Life in nation's capital 01/19/2018 04:01pm • WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump addressed thousands of protesters by video during the annual March for Life on the National Mall Friday. "We are protecting the sanctity of life and the family as the foundation of our society," Trump said, calling the marchers "a truly remarkable group Rival camps in abortion debate march, mobilize in DC this weekend 01/18/2018 08:22pm • Activists on both sides of the abortion debate will be rallying and marching over the next few days in their annual show of force, while looking ahead to the coming year with a mix of combativeness and trepidation. The events kick off Friday with the March for Life in Washington, the biggest year 6 Ways to Celebrate New Orleans' 300th Anniversary 01/18/2018 07:00pm • The Big Easy is marking its tricentennial this year, and you can expect this party-centric city to throw an over-the-top fete to commemorate the 300 years since its founding in 1718. Most visitors know the can't-miss sights and must-do experiences, such as grabbing sugar-dusted beignets and sipping