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2022 ACC Tournament Bracket: How to watch, dates, preview, location 03/12/2022 10:42pm • ACC Tournament Bracket and preview originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe ACC has been one of the most dominant conferences in the history of NCAA men's basketball. With three of the last six March Madness champions calling the conference home, the 2022 ACC Tournament will feature some of t Maryland Gov. Hogan declares 2022 the 'Year of Harriet Tubman' 03/12/2022 09:54pm • Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed the year 2022 for Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist and military scout who helped advance freedom for African Americans during the Civil War era. Tubman, whose birth name was Araminta Ross, was born into slavery in 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland. Cherry blossoms likely to ride out frigid weather to put on ‘glorious show’ 03/10/2022 09:23pm • Unpredictable D.C. weather and finicky cherry blossoms aren’t always a good combination. But despite the upcoming plunge in temperatures, Mike Litterst of the National Mall is optimistic the cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin can weather the cold in time for peak bloom later this month. Best Ways to Track Your Meals 03/09/2022 07:00pm • Writing down everything that goes into your mouth may sound like a drag, but it's exactly what many dietitians recommend for their clients, especially before launching into a weight-loss journey. If you're looking to lose weight, "it's good to track what you're eating and drinking because it helps y 24 Top Things to Do in Connecticut 03/09/2022 07:00pm • If your idea of a great vacation involves scenic drives through the countryside, sunbathing on the beach, eating fresh seafood and strolling around towns rich with history and culture, then this guide featuring some of the best things to do in Connecticut is just the ticket to start planning your ne Silver Spring blast came after maintenance worker cut wrong pipe; ruled accidental 03/07/2022 04:55pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, officials say the Silver Spring apartment blast that injured 14 people last week came after a maintenance worker trying to unclog a drain cut a gas pipe instead of a waste pipe, and the incident will be classified as an accident. During a news conference Monday aftern Trucker convoy not heading to DC on Saturday 03/05/2022 03:17pm • A large gathering of truck drivers and other demonstrators are expected to stay at a racetrack in Hagerstown, Maryland, Saturday night. According to WTOP news partner NBC Washington, a spokesperson for the convoy said Saturday that "The plan is stay in Hagerstown tonight. I’m getting more detai Bridges in Prince William eyed for repair 03/03/2022 03:01pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden talked up his administration’s commitment to repairing and rebuilding fa DC Independent Film Forum returns to Landmark E Street Cinema downtown 03/02/2022 01:58am • Hollywood prestige pictures are competing in the Oscar race, while "The Batman" is about to become a blockbuster this weekend, but what if you want something under the radar? The D.C. Independent Film Forum returns this week to screen 43 short and feature films. "It came into being in 1999 17 Top Wisconsin Dells Resorts 03/01/2022 07:00pm • Expect water parks, pools and plenty of family-friendly activities in the Wisconsin Dells.Situated in Wisconsin's heartland, 123 miles northwest of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells is a year-round vacation destination known as the "Waterpark Capital of the World." This area, also referred to as "the D New Bethesda Marriott is No. 8,000 03/01/2022 11:24am • Bethesda, Maryland-based Marriott International has officially opened its newest hotel, in literally its own backyard, and it is a milestone: the company’s 8,000th property globally. The 12-story, 245-room Marriott Bethesda Downtown is adjacent to Marriott’s equally-as-new 21-story global hea Some couples chose this 'Twosday' to celebrate their love 02/22/2022 07:51pm • Today's date -- Feb. 22, 2022 -- is proving to be a popular day for special events, as one local caterer told WTOP. "We definitely saw an uptick of business with people that wanted the 2/22/22 ," said Bea O'Connor, executive account manager for D.C.-based Adelaide Catering Co. "I think it's ju Harriet Tubman's 200th birthday celebrated with special events at Md. state park 02/21/2022 01:23pm • Maryland is gearing up to celebrate the 200th birthday of abolitionist and suffragist Harriet Tubman with a weekend-long special event next month. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park — which will be celebrating its fifth anniversary next month as well — will host the series of Washington’s birthday in the DC area: What's open, what's closed 02/21/2022 04:48am • Washington’s birthday, a federal holiday that's observed on Feb. 21 this year, is especially relevant for those in the D.C. area whose lives are surrounded by U.S. presidents' monuments, history and policymaking. Similar to other federal holidays, it's also relevant for its some schedule changes a DC’s 35th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet to welcome virtual spectators 02/18/2022 01:06pm • This report is part of WTOP’s coverage of Black History Month. Read more stories on WTOP.com. Swimmers from across the country will travel to the District this weekend for an event that happens every year during Black History Month. And this year, for the first time, spectators can cheer on ath