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Weekend Road and Rail: Transform 66 changes, 295 improvements and a march in DC 10/01/2021 04:18am • Another fantastic fall forecast is in store for this weekend, which means all elements will be conducive for any scheduled roadwork. The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project presses on with a few changes ahead. There are planned closures associated with the I-295/DC-295 Project this weekend a Six Flags to scale back hours after fights 09/30/2021 11:05am • BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Six Flags America is scaling back hours during its annual Halloween events after a series of fights broke out over the weekend at at the amusement park in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. A melee prompted the park to close an hour early Saturday and the park said it wi Alexandria Symphony returns with 'Beethoven's Fifth & Rhapsody' 09/29/2021 12:25pm • The Alexandria Symphony had performed consistently for 78 years. Suddenly, it found itself sidelined for the past 18 months due to the pandemic. "The essence of what we do as an orchestra is put lots of people on stage, have them blow air around each other, and try to do it in front of hu Heavy traffic expected for Maryland Renaissance Festival 09/29/2021 10:37am • A performance at the Maryland Renaissance Festival is seen. (Courtesy Shawn Cook) Grab your goblets and your costumes and ... be prepared for heavy traffic during the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival coming to Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Ad 20 Tips for Finding Cheap Cruise Deals 09/29/2021 12:00am • If you're dreaming of visiting multiple far-flung locales, ancient cities and dreamy island destinations in one trip -- without blowing your budget -- consider a cruise for your next vacation. Although many lines sail to similar destinations around the world, cruise experiences vary greatly dependin Farm to front door: Market Wagon hub extends reach of local farmers market 09/28/2021 11:07am • The benefits of visiting a local farmers market are many — customers can enjoy fresh produce and baked goods, while supporting small businesses. Now, a new online farmers market — Market Wagon — is harnessing technology and marketing to widen the number of local vendors from which one can o Capital One Hall opens with Josh Groban, Little Big Town this weekend in Tysons 09/28/2021 10:13am • If you're a local culture connoisseur, there's only one place to be this weekend. The brand new Capital One Hall hosts its grand opening celebration in Tysons, Virginia. "It's the right size for this region," Executive Director Dolly Vogt told WTOP. "The acoustics are amazing, comfortable Northwestern suspends fraternity events after drugging allegations 09/27/2021 11:00pm • Northwestern University suspended social events and recruitment activities at its fraternities for at least three weeks after multiple people filed reports with the school alleging they were drugged at two fraternity houses last week on its campus outside Chicago. The university said it's investigat ‘The pulse is much different’: Ocean City’s unsanctioned car weekend stalls 09/27/2021 05:55am • Cpt. Nate Passwaters of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office patrols during the H2oi unsanctioned car event in Ocean City. (Maryland Matters/Hannah Gaskill) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email Montgomery Co. to honor victims of 19th century lynchings in Rockville 09/24/2021 06:00pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is devoting this weekend to paying respects to the victims of racial injustice dating back more than a century. John Diggs-Dorsey and Sidney Randolph were two Black men who were lynched during the 19th century in Rockville. The county is designating this Saturday a Weekend Road and Rail: Stops on the Beltway and I-66, events in DC; work on most Metro lines 09/24/2021 03:50pm • This looks to be a gorgeous weekend and that means full steam ahead for roadwork on the Beltway, to include stops on the Virginia side. As Interstate 66 continues to transform, so does Interstate 295/DC-295. Bikes rule the district and Metro has only the Green line operating with normal service. In-person Marine Corps Marathon canceled for 2nd year 09/24/2021 11:16am • Organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon say the race — scheduled for late next month — has been canceled, citing "security and safety precautions." It's the second year in a row a "live" version of the marathon has been canceled and the big race, known as the "People's Marathon" will operate 'It will be uncomfortable': Ocean City mayor, police chief on weekend pop-up car rally 09/24/2021 08:20am • Sunny, cool weather would normally make this a perfect weekend for an impromptu, offseason trip to Ocean City, Maryland — however, the resort's mayor and police chief are warning against it. Ocean City has declared a "Special Event Zone" through Sunday, Sept. 26, which reduces speed limits and Road closures for DC Bike Ride this weekend 09/22/2021 01:29pm • This year's DC Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, and that means road closures and parking restrictions. D.C. police said the following streets will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday: Maryland Avenue Southwest from 3rd Street to Independence Avenue Southwest 3rd Street Nor Actors duke it out tournament-style in 'Monologue Madness' at Woolly Mammoth 09/22/2021 04:48am • Get ready for actors to duke it out in a March Madness-style tournament bracket. "Monologue Madness" hits Woolly Mammoth Theatre this coming Monday at 7 p.m. "This is the ninth year," Producer Edward Daniels told WTOP. "We're very excited to be back, especially coming out of COVID to give