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National Faith & Blue Weekend aims to bridge trust gaps between police and community 08/09/2022 02:05pm • In 2020, relationships between police departments and many communities were at a low point. That prompted a one-time critic of police departments in his home state of Georgia to launch National Faith & Blue Weekend, a national effort to bridge trust gaps. October will mark the third National Dessert shop wants to 'make life sweeter' for DC region 08/08/2022 05:30am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. A Prince George's County baker said her mission is to “make life sweeter one dessert at a time” for residents of D.C., Maryland an A few scattered storms, but humid weather dominated DC region on Saturday 08/06/2022 07:55pm • The pattern of hot days and dramatic, stormy evenings in the D.C. area mostly wound down this weekend. But for how long? Here's what you need to know. Strong thunderstorms started to move up Interstate 95 from Spotsylvania County, Virginia, early Saturday evening, but worries they would bring the DC releases bodycam footage of police shooting; man's sister confronts mayor at news conference 08/05/2022 04:01pm • Officials in D.C. on Friday released body-worn camera footage showing the moment an officer fatally shot a man last weekend, saying the video doesn't answer all the questions about the shooting but that an investigation is ongoing. The footage was released by D.C. police Friday morning, and is al Weekend Road and Rail: Metro single-tracking, I-66 ramp closures 08/05/2022 07:57am • Metro riders will see another weekend of single-tracking for repairs projects, work continues in the overnights along Virginia's Interstate 66 and a ramp closure will impact traffic from the Capital Beltway to Maryland's Clara Barton Parkway. Here’s what to expect this weekend on the region's road Take Advantage of Tax-Free Weekend Sales 08/02/2022 08:00pm • Sales tax holidays date back to 1980 when Ohio and Michigan offered residents a one-time chance to skip sales tax on automobile purchases, according to the nonprofit Tax Foundation. However, in recent years, they have become an annual event in nearly 20 states. During a sales tax holiday, a state en Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 closures and stops, 495 Next work ramps up; Metro work on all lines 07/29/2022 04:20am • Expect a full closure and detour on Interstate 66 West along with other overnight stops, the Interstate 495 NEXT project causing full stops with detours and more paving in Maryland and D.C. Metro will see maintenance on all lines over the weekend too. Here’s what you need to know. Li 18 top indoor water park resorts in the US 07/25/2022 07:00am • Indoor water park resorts are ideal for weekend getaways, with water attractions (from spray grounds for toddlers to swim-up bars for adults), accommodations, dining options and more conveniently located in one place. Wherever you are in the U.S., you may be able to find hotels with indoor water 17 Top Things to Do in Augusta, Georgia 07/19/2022 08:00pm • If you're told to think of a city in Georgia that starts with "A," chances are you're not thinking of Augusta -- but maybe you should be. This often overshadowed Southern city sits along the Savannah River on the border with South Carolina and offers everything you'd want in a trip: arts and culture 12 shopping tricks to keep you under budget 07/17/2022 04:30am • Use these tips to stay under budget. What do inflation, interest rates, gas prices and groceries all have in common? They're all high. With many goods and services costing more these days, your money has to stretch further to pay for everything you need. That's why you need a few good shopping Post-storm flooding in DC area brings traffic woes and delays Saturday evening 07/16/2022 11:59pm • Severe storms and flash floods in the D.C. area created hazards on both major roadways and urban streets Saturday evening. Listen to Saturday's 11 p.m. weather update: Floods and flash floods caused major delays and confusion on area roadways. High waters blocked parts of US-1 Baltimore Av Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 stops and closures, Metro work on all lines 07/14/2022 12:31pm • A few notable changes to the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project, new resurfacing projects, events in the District and Metro work on all lines. Here’s what to expect this weekend on the region's roadways and mass transit services. Roadwork Maryland The Maryland Department of Transportation What goes up can kill wildlife: Reminders about the dangers of balloon releases 07/13/2022 06:13pm • Ahead of a big festival this weekend at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia authorities are reminding people that releasing balloons into the air as part of a celebration is prohibited unless all the material is biodegradable. The Department of Wildlife Resources said it's ready to enforce the law, whi Juan Soto to compete in 2022 Home Run Derby 07/12/2022 11:40am • Juan Soto to compete in 2022 Home Run Derby originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor the second straight year, Juan Soto will have a chance to showcase his power-hitting at MLB All-Star weekend. The Washington Nationals announced Tuesday morning that Soto will compete in the 2022 Home Run Der 21 Top Things to Do in Brooklyn 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Once an independent city and now the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City, Brooklyn boasts enough exciting things to see and do to last a lifetime, let alone a short visit. This epicenter of groundbreaking music, art and cultural centers is overflowing with history and creativity on e