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From WTOP's Election Desk: DC drop boxes open, and a rough night for Trump 05/27/2022 05:59am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through Nov. as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Drop boxes open in DC Voters in the na Weekend Road and Rail: Memorial Day events, Beltway shifts and Metro shutdown 05/27/2022 04:41am • Rolling into a long holiday weekend, most road work is suspended except for a few long-term work zones. This Memorial Day weekend will be the same. There will be a few events to take note of, and changes on Metrorail. Here’s what to expect this weekend. D.C. This Memorial Day weekend will mar Delmarva beaches hoping for another record-breaking year 05/27/2022 04:27am • This is part of WTOP’s coverage of the Delmarva beaches leading into the summer season. Read more. It might not look like it yet, but summer unofficially begins this weekend. For those visiting the Delmarva beaches, they can't wait for it to arrive. "Last year we ended up having the busiest All Elite Wrestling head Tony Khan is jacked for Sunday's 'Double or Nothing' PPV 05/27/2022 02:28am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” All Elite Wrestling airs its "Double or Nothing" pay-per-view this Sunday in Las Vegas. AEW President and CEO Tony Khan joined WTOP to get jacked up for the big event. "Tonight is the last stop on the road to 'Double or Not Some of the DC region's outdoor pools open this weekend 05/25/2022 05:40pm • When Montgomery County, Maryland's outdoor pools open this weekend, some folks might be out of town or otherwise occupied, but it's going to be a long summer — so there's still time to learn about water safety. "We're excited to offer a Water Safety Day on June 4," said Montgomery County Depart 23 Top Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Located about 55 miles north of Madison, the city of Wisconsin Dells is known as the "Waterpark Capital of the World," but visitors will find a bevy of other attractions to occupy their time, from boat tours of the scenic Wisconsin River to historical landmarks and museums. The term "dells" is deriv Flood warnings, power outages remain after severe thunderstorms pass through DC 05/22/2022 11:59pm • Flood Warnings remain in effect until 4:15 a.m. Monday morning for the following areas: In Maryland, the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County. Power outages continue to affect thousands of residents in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax counties. Sunday was a dr Lincoln Memorial reopens after graduation celebration leaves litter 05/21/2022 03:50pm • D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial was closed for cleaning Saturday morning after National Mall officials said students from a local university celebrating their graduation left the area littered with trash. The National Park Service said the memorial reopened to the public just before noon Saturday followi Ford's 'Driving Skills for Life' course helps DC area teens steer away from danger 05/21/2022 03:43pm • For teenagers and children in the U.S., motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death. This weekend, teens in the D.C. area are getting behind the wheel at a special driving course aimed at preventing those accidents. "The screeching sound kind of scared me at first," said Kelly Spe No cars, just people: DC kicks off Open Streets in Anacostia 05/20/2022 08:02pm • Why should cars get all the fun? A major thoroughfare in Southeast D.C. will open up to pedestrians, scooters and bicyclists this weekend. And no cars allowed. The District's Open Streets in your Neighborhood is kicking off on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue on Saturday. About a third of a mile wi Va. Republicans will choose candidates for 3 US House races Saturday 05/20/2022 11:07am • Virginia Republicans are getting ready for a busy political weekend as they will select candidates to run in three U.S. House races in Districts 5, 8 and 10. It is happening outside of the traditional state-run primary process, with Republicans choosing their candidates through local party-run ev From WTOP's Election Desk: Va. Republican House races heat up 05/20/2022 05:03am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Big political weekend in Virginia Weekend Road and Rail: Beltway and I-66 stops, Metro Red Line shutdown 05/20/2022 04:08am • More stops are planned for the Capital Beltway and Interstate 66, the I-295/DC-295 Corridor Project, Purple Line work and paving in Maryland. Metro work is scheduled on five lines, with a Red Line shutdown. Here’s what you need to know this weekend. Listen to WTOP online and on the r Library of Congress hosts Flutronix, Ranky Tanky and instruments saved from the Nazis 05/19/2022 11:37am • The Library of Congress is more than just a place for archival research. The historic building has also been hosting free concerts since 1925. "This month we've been reopening our concert series with a run of terrific events and a broad vista of the American music landscape," Anne McLean, the 27 Top Things to Do in Orange County, California 05/18/2022 08:00pm • The Orange County region of Southern California is home to some of the state's signature sights, including Laguna Beach, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Disneyland. Golden shores smothered in sunshine, along with a few of the country's top amusement parks, make this SoCal destination an obvious vaca