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Washington Spirit: Incident with player forces another coaching change 08/25/2022 08:10pm • Washington Spirit head coach Kris Ward, center left, stands pitch side during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against Chicago Red Stars Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Welcome to the District Fútbol Report, WTOP Sports’ soccer blog 15 Top Ski Resorts in Michigan 08/23/2022 08:00pm • There are so many top-notch places to hit the slopes in Michigan that you can take your pick. The state ranks second in the nation by number of ski areas, which might explain why Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Nick Baumgartner and Olympic skier Winter Vinecki hail from Michigan. In the winter, sk The 12 Best Weekender Bags for Women, According to Reviews 08/23/2022 08:00pm • Whether you've got the trip already booked or you want to be prepared for any future journey, having the right weekender bag is an essential component. From lightweight materials to water-resistant styles with a spot for your water bottle, finding the right bag will make travel days (or even trips t Trump’s long shadow keeps 2024 hopefuls from Iowa State Fair 08/21/2022 08:38am • DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz raised the roasted turkey leg like a sword in his Iowa State Fair debut in 2014, the up-and-coming conservative joining a half-dozen other Republican presidential prospects in strolling the Grand Concourse. Four years later, almost as many Democrats m Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 has multiple stops and changes; I-495 closures, 2 Metro shutdowns 08/19/2022 04:48am • This weekend, there are planned stops and an extended lane closure along Interstate 66. The 495 Next Project also has stops and detours. There is more paving in Maryland, events in the District, and Metro adds a Yellow Line shutdown to the mix. Roadwork Virginia There will be an extended lane clo 2022's Maryland State Fair shifts to weekends only 08/17/2022 07:51am • One of Maryland's most popular traditions is back for another installment this August, but its schedule will play out differently in 2022 than Marylanders are used to. The 141st edition of the Maryland State Fair will be spread out across three four-day weekends from late August to mid-September, 25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S. 08/16/2022 08:00pm • From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging, and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 25 top weekend getaways across the country guarantee enriching activities for all ages and will inspire your 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Illinois 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Illinois prides itself on embracing visitors with a warm welcome, which you can experience at one of its many bed-and-breakfasts on your next couples retreat. Look beyond the large chains to find boutique hotels, mom-and-pop shops and locally owned restaurants for a truly romantic getaway to small-t Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping 08/14/2022 08:00pm • Amid soaring inflation, prices on all kinds of goods are up, and school supplies are no exception. As fall approaches, families are preparing for back-to-school shopping with the goal of saving money in any way they can. A recent survey from Deloitte found that 36% of Americans said they are concern What do we know about consumer habits during back-to-school shopping season? 08/12/2022 04:09am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. School supplies. (WTOP/Anne Kramer) What to know about back-to-school shopping trends What it is: The first day of school is quickly approaching in the D.C. region, with Reverend recalls aftermath of Charlottesville attack 5 years ago 08/11/2022 09:29pm • Reverend Seth Wispelwey in Charlottesville. Virginia, on Aug. 11, 2017 to protest against the "Unite the Right" rally. (Courtesy Heather Wilson) It has been five years since a deadly car attack during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, but the trauma from what took place con Perseid meteor shower will still put on a show despite supermoon 08/11/2022 05:48am • The bright moonlight of the full sturgeon supermoon will affect the visibility of the Perseid meteor shower, but you should still be able to get a look at the annual meteor shower, starting at 11 p.m. Thursday. The Perseids will peak Friday night and Saturday morning. A bright Perseid meteor Low-Stress Jobs 08/10/2022 08:00pm • The least stressful jobs that offer good work-life balanceFrom a global pandemic in 2020 to inflation that hit a 40-year high in 2022, to say the last few years have been stressful may be an understatement. While you can't control national and global events, try bringing some peace to your life by l Strathmore's UkeFest returns in person this weekend after two years of virtual events 08/10/2022 10:40am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpR4tdJoVs0&feature=emb_imp_woyt After two years of virtual events due to the pandemic, Strathmore's annual UkeFest returns in person to North Bethesda, Maryland, for five days from Saturday through Tuesday. "UkeFest is all about the mighty ukulele, tha Celebrate 50 years of Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series in Southeast DC 08/10/2022 02:13am • For 50 years, it's become a summer tradition in Southeast D.C. This weekend, you can once again enjoy the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series free and open to the public. "We are celebrating the 50th anniversary," Kym Elder of the National Park Service told WTOP. "We're extremely excited to