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Air Force Association Cycling Classic returns this weekend, will honor fallen cyclist 06/09/2016 02:30am • This weekend, over 2,000 cyclists will gather in Arlington for the annual Air Force Association Cycling Classic. The Cycling Classic will hold races for all levels of cyclists ranging from amateurs to elite. The first day will take place in Clarendon and the second will take place in Crystal 8 airports with amenities that will make you look forward to flying 06/07/2016 10:00am • For stress-free travel, fly through these entertainment-packed hubs. When crisscrossing the globe, the last thing you want is to get stranded at a cramped airport terminal with lackluster cuisine choices, few amenities and several hours of boredom to spare. Add insanely long TSA lines to the mix, Year of major Metro disruptions is 'end of the beginning' Year of major Metro disruptions is 'end of the beginning' 06/05/2016 04:29am • WASHINGTON — Major Metro track work that will hit rush hour and more over the next 10 months will not be enough to eliminate many problems Metro riders are familiar with, Metro Board Chairman and D.C. Councilman Jack Evans said. “At the end of the year, it’s not the end. It’s not even th Geek unity: DC’s Awesome Con brings together super heroes, villains, celebs and costumes (Photos) Geek unity: DC’s Awesome Con brings together super heroes, villains, celebs and costumes (Photos) 06/03/2016 07:21pm • By Steve Winter and Kenny Fried, special WTOP correspondents WASHINGTON — It’s common knowledge that dogs and cats don’t typically live together; vampires and mummies rarely coexist; Star Trek and Star Wars inhabit parallel universes and — as every comic book aficionado will quickly tell Tracking Metro 24/7: Metro now shuts down at midnight on weekends Tracking Metro 24/7: Metro now shuts down at midnight on weekends 06/02/2016 05:41am • WASHINGTON — Metro now closes at midnight on weekends, rather than 3 a.m., for the foreseeable future, and Metro’s general manager said Wednesday that there are no plans to offer additional backup options for riders who had relied on the late-night service. “No. The current bus system we ha What to expect with shark attacks this summer 06/01/2016 05:51pm • WASHINGTON — This past Memorial Day weekend saw two shark attacks on opposite coasts: in California, a woman training for a half-triathlon was bitten on her upper body while a teenage boy in Florida suffered a bite on his leg. But even with these casualties, the National Aquarium's General Cura From browser to brick: What to expect from ModCloth’s DC shop From browser to brick: What to expect from ModCloth’s DC shop 06/01/2016 01:18am • WASHINGTON — Attention all floral fanatics, lace lovers and jumpsuit junkies: this summer, the popular online retailer ModCloth is expanding beyond the browser and bringing its vintage-inspired collection to a brick-and-mortar shop in Georgetown. The pop-up is part of ModCloth’s multicity IRL Eldad Moraru, live from Rolling Thunder 05/29/2016 12:49pm • Long & Foster's Eldad Moraru takes a break from his weekly real estate chat with WTOP to talk about his other passion -- motorcycles. He joins us from the Rolling Thunder events Memorial Day weekend in D.C. Disciplining Md. students: full support or empty punishment? Disciplining Md. students: full support or empty punishment? 05/28/2016 10:44pm • WASHINGTON — After the principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School tried to impose a tough punishment on students caught drunk at a school event, the head of the school district has reversed it, igniting conflict among parents. Weeks after she warned parents and students, BCC principal Donna Children of fallen service members come together for picnic, games Children of fallen service members come together for picnic, games 05/28/2016 06:27pm • WASHINGTON — Among the shrines of freedom and democracy, on the National Mall, kids of fallen service members gathered Saturday afternoon for a fun-filled picnic. They played sports and darted from one colorful inflatable game to another. They dined on barbecue and posed for pictures with supe 11th annual parkour festival takes over Rosslyn park 11th annual parkour festival takes over Rosslyn park 05/28/2016 04:27pm • ROSSLYN, Va. — Gateway Park in Rosslyn, Virginia, temporarily turned into a giant playground for adults Saturday. This weekend’s parkour festival, called “Beast Coast,” is one of the largest in the world, said Mark Toorock, founder of D.C.-based American Parkour. “What we have done w Rolling Thunder bikers roar into town to honor veterans Rolling Thunder bikers roar into town to honor veterans 05/28/2016 01:37pm • WASHINGTON — Thousands of bikers came to D.C. this Memorial Day weekend for the 29th Rolling Thunder Run to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces. The Rolling Thunder Run began as a demonstration for service members who were abandoned after the Vietnam War, the organization said on it Memorial Day: Keeping pool time, backyard gatherings safe Memorial Day: Keeping pool time, backyard gatherings safe 05/28/2016 04:27am • WASHINGTON — Hitting the pool this holiday weekend? Maybe you're also firing up the grill. Have a great time, but think safety first. A lot of neighborhood pools open up over Memorial Day weekend and local safety officials are reminding adults they have to be careful with their kids. Teresa Ann Memorial Day weekend events trigger road closures Memorial Day weekend events trigger road closures 05/27/2016 05:20pm • WASHINGTON — For D.C. area residents sticking around this weekend, there will be plenty of Memorial Day weekend events to check out and plenty of road closures to go with them including rolling closures along Interstate 66. United House of Prayer Annual Memorial Day Parade The annual Parade wil Soldiers place 230K flags in annual event at Arlington National Cemetery Soldiers place 230K flags in annual event at Arlington National Cemetery 05/26/2016 09:47pm • WASHINGTON — Despite the 90-degree heat and humidity, more than 1,000 soldiers gathered to participate in a 68-year-old tradition Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as the Old Guard, spent four hours placing small American flags in front of more tha
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