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30 Top Things to Do in New Jersey 04/18/2022 08:00pm • What do Meryl Streep, Judy Blume and Danny DeVito all have in common? How about "Ms. Marvel," "Indiana Jones" and "The Sopranos"? Maybe that last one gave it away, but it's hailing from the state of New Jersey. Often overshadowed by nearby New York City or Philadelphia, New Jersey is the fourth-smal Healthy and fit at a glance, an Invictus athlete talks about invisible disabilities 04/18/2022 05:18am • At first glance, you assume Heather Wright is an athlete — there’s strength in the 38-year-old’s handshake. So on the surface, it might not make sense that she’s competing in the Invictus Games for wounded servicemen and women. Wright will be biking, swimming and discus throwing in the ga National Cherry Blossom Festival wraps up this weekend with an all-day party 04/16/2022 01:56am • This is the last weekend for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and there’s a lot going on in D.C. to celebrate. (Courtesy National Cherry Blossom Festival) Sure, maybe the pink blossoming cherry trees around the D.C. area have turned to green, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celeb Full pink moon has starring role in the DC area's holiday weekend sky 04/15/2022 05:06pm • This weekend has some wonderful sky sights for the D.C. area in the evening and morning hours. This weekend, starting Friday, the moon being full has great significance to several religions as explained by NASA. This is also the Pesach or Passover Moon. Pesach or Passover starts at sun down on Rory McIlroy has committed to playing at the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship in Avenel 04/14/2022 07:12pm • Rory McIlroy has committed to playing at the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   It looks like the Wells Fargo Championship will be seeing more of Rory McIlroy for this year’s tournament. The professional golfer announced Wednesday afternoon that 25 Top Things to Do in Ohio 04/13/2022 08:00pm • If you're planning a couples or family getaway -- or maybe even a road trip -- look no further than the Buckeye State. Ohio has a diverse landscape to explore, from cosmopolitan cities to coastal communities to picturesque rural towns. You can plan your vacation around visiting world-class museums a Respite Care: Giving Family Caregivers a Break 04/12/2022 08:00pm • Nobody can function in any role 24/7 without a break. Yet, that's what some family caregivers do. Taking time away from the immense responsibility of caring for a loved one seems like a luxury: hard to afford and nearly impossible to manage. Even so, finding a way to take a brief respite is a necess How a DC childhood adventure became a charity bike ride to the beach 04/08/2022 06:30pm • Charity events can get inspired any number of ways: Consider the case of two D.C. kids needing to join friends at the beach to celebrate their high school graduations. Ben Dally and Joey Schmitz were determined to get to the beach, more than 100 miles away. "They didn't have a ride. So, th DC's National Theatre stages Broadway's acclaimed 9/11 musical 'Come From Away' 04/08/2022 11:48am • Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Now, National Theatre stages the 9/11 musical "Come From Away" from April 12 to 17. "Come see us Easter weekend," actor Kilty Reidy told WTOP. "Redemption, forgiveness and taking care of one another, Weekend Road and Rail: Cherry Blossom Festival nears end, paving season begins 04/08/2022 04:44am • There is ongoing work related to the DC-295/I-295 corridor and the South Capitol Street project this weekend, with many events in the waning days of the Cherry Blossom Festival, plus Metro’s increased service. Stops on Interstate 66 and the Capital Beltway related to the ongoing transformative wor Joe Theismann to host annual Virginia Vine benefit for V Foundation cancer research 04/06/2022 12:01pm • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” He won a Super Bowl with Washington and is now tackling cancer with the V Foundation. Joe Theismann returns to host the seventh annual Virginia Vine event in Middleburg, Virginia, from Friday through Sunday to benefit the late Masters preview: Even with a bad leg, Tiger Woods has everyone on his tail 04/06/2022 05:06am • He's back: Five-time Masters winner and 15-time Major Champion Tiger Woods will be on the course Thursday morning at Augusta National, and not in a ceremonial role. "Well, as of right now, I feel like I'm going to play," Woods said Tuesday after his practice round. "My recovery has been good. I'v Weekend Road and Rail: Stops on the Beltway and I-66; Cherry Blossom Festival events; Metro changes 04/01/2022 03:58am • The Transform 66 Project will have stops on the Beltway and Interstate 66 overnight; the DC-295/I-295 Corridor work continues, with increased cherry blossom traffic expected, and Metro will increase trains in honor of the cherry blossoms. Here’s what to expect this weekend. Roadwork DC Th 11 top places to visit in North Carolina mountains 03/28/2022 09:00am • If you're looking for a year-round getaway at a higher elevation and want an escape from the big city, look no further than one of these top places to visit in the North Carolina mountains. With plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities, majestic scenery and wide-open spaces, these towns, parks and 16 top amusement parks in US 03/28/2022 09:00am • Whether you want to spend the day on jaw-dropping thrill rides, put in hours chasing down the best fair food or bask in the sun as you float down a lazy river, the best amusement parks in the U.S. offer something for everyone. Theme parks are usually fairly easy to drive to depending on where you li