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Go Here, Not There: 7 Places to Avoid High Crowds and Costs This Labor Day 07/26/2017 08:00pm • If you've been contemplating a Labor Day getaway, now is the time to set your plans into motion. After all, the three-day weekend is just a few weeks away, and whether you want to jet off to a new destination, hit the road for an awe-inspiring adventure in the great outdoors or plan a coastal escap Ellicott City plans reverent, joyous events 1 year after fatal flood 07/26/2017 05:02pm • WASHINGTON — It's going to be both a joyous and difficult weekend in Ellicott City as the town commemorates destructive floods from a year ago — restoration efforts will be celebrated, three lost lives remembered and plans to prevent future disasters explored. "We can't expect that we can com Metro to open early for Marine Corps Marathon in October 07/25/2017 10:51pm • WASHINGTON — Metro will open at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 for this year's Marine Corps Marathon. The marathon course begins in Arlington, Virginia, and runs through D.C., a press release revealed Tuesday. See a full map of the course here. Both the marathon and the Marine Corps 10K will star Where to Commemorate the Centennial of the U.S. Joining World War I 07/25/2017 08:00pm • A great way to commemorate America's entry into the Great War is to visit northern France, where a variety of exhibitions and UNESCO World Heritage sites are paying tribute throughout 2017 to U.S. efforts that helped win the war. Plus, exploring northern France is also a great way to learn the fasc Depression in Kids: How Should It Be Treated? 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Depression is, by most accounts, on the rise among America's children. A recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry provided the most disturbing news yet. It looked at data on adolescents ages 12 to 17, from the 2009 to 2014 editions of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health Marine Corps Marathon 07/21/2017 04:14pm • MCM 10K 10⋅22⋅17 Recognized for impeccable organization on a scenic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation's capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as 'the best marathon for beginners,' the MCM is th 5 Austin Breweries to Visit -- Locals' Picks 07/20/2017 08:00pm • Austin may be known more for brisket than brews, but the emerging craft beer scene has exploded in Texas' capital. Visitors looking to taste some local flavors will find plenty of beers from Texas and Austin, in addition to delicious international styles, at several of the city's breweries and tapr With engines whirring, electric car racing comes to Brooklyn 07/16/2017 04:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The roar of the engine was replaced by a furious whirring as the future of motorsports came to Brooklyn. Formula E took over part of the waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook on Sunday, the second of two race days for the Qualcomm New York City ePrix. The Formula One-style, ope New Springfield commuter garage to pull double duty 07/16/2017 09:26am • WASHINGTON — A six-level commuter parking garage with space for farmers markets, outdoor movies, commuter buses and slugging is moving forward in the heart of Springfield, Virginia. Design plans approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week call for 1,100 parking spaces in the n More Metro woes: Red Line shuttle riders face construction delays 07/15/2017 04:04pm • WASHINGTON — It was bad timing for the Red Line shutdown between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights, as shuttle buses between the two stops were caught in construction delays. Some of the congestion was due to traffic being diverted at MD-355 South Bound at Battery Lane for constructio Plan to charge for Metro parking more often advances 07/13/2017 04:33pm • WASHINGTON — A series of trial changes to Metro parking fees and other uses of Metro garages advanced Thursday for final approval. A Metro Board Committee approved six changes: Begin charging for parking on weekends. Metro staff suggested the initial fee is expected to be no more than $1, Playing Through: Senior Players Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club 07/13/2017 01:59am • OWINGS MILLS, Md. — I haven’t played Pebble Beach. I rode along once, as a kid, at Spyglass Hill, but not even on the most storied course in my backyard. I’ve never played Torrey Pines, or Augusta National, or Pinehurst, or Oakmont, St. Andrews, or Muirfield. But I’ve played a lot of differe 5 San Francisco Festivals to Plan a Trip Around -- Locals' Picks 07/11/2017 08:00pm • San Franciscans know how to have a good time -- especially when it comes to celebrating the music, culture and food of their city. And at no place is that as evident as San Francisco's many outdoor festivals. From concerts in the park to a summertime feast for foodies, the city offers plenty of exc How to Plan a Sober Bachelorette or Bachelor Celebration 07/11/2017 08:00pm • Oriana Murphy wanted to enjoy a memorable bachelorette outing with her girlfriends -- literally memorable. "I didn't want people to be wasted on my trip and not remember what we did," says Murphy, who is in recovery from alcohol and drug misuse. So, on Memorial Day weekend in 2015, Murphy and nine DC hidden gem ready to shine as Lotus and Water Lily Festival begins 07/11/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON — Every spring, millions of tourists and locals alike flock to see D.C.'s cherry blossoms in full bloom. But there's another national park tucked away in a corner of D.C. that offers spectacular blossoms over acres of gardens, and that's the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens — th