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Beach Drive reopens; Metro shutdowns and drills to look out for this weekend 09/27/2019 01:25pm • After a three-year rehabilitation project, Beach Drive has reopened Friday. And Metro shutdowns impact parts of the Red, Yellow, Blue and Silver lines this weekend. Here's what you need to know about D.C.-area roadways and mass transit this weekend. Roads As one commuter route reopens in D.C., Never Forget: Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run this weekend 09/20/2019 11:26pm • The Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run is Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Travis Manion Foundation, is held to honor and remember lives lost on 9/11, to celebrate the courage and bravery of that time, and to thank first responders and military service members. Now in its 11th year and held in 50 cities a Ready to travel back in time? It's Maryland Lighthouse Challenge weekend 09/20/2019 10:40pm • If you enjoy beautiful views, exploring the past and are up for a road trip, consider joining this weekend's 12th Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. Participants are invited to visit 10 lighthouses scattered around the state, as well as the Lightship Chesapeake, which is moored in Baltimore. "It i Memorial Day tribute to veterans to keep rolling under new leadership 09/20/2019 04:11pm • The annual event that brought thousands of veterans and motorcyclists to the D.C. area over Memorial Day weekend for 32 years will continue. American Veterans, better known as AMVETS, has announced it will pick up where Rolling Thunder left off. Miles Migliara, national communications manager Events in DC to commemorate veteran journalist Cokie Roberts' life and legacy 09/20/2019 08:50am • The D.C. community has two opportunities this weekend to remember the life and legacy of veteran journalist and best-selling author Cokie Roberts, who died earlier this week at the age of 75. The National Press Club will hold a reception in Roberts' memory from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. On Satu 5 fall getaways in the DC area 09/19/2019 12:05am • With its tolerable temperatures and fabulous foliage, fall is the perfect time of year for a weekend getaway. D.C.-based travel writer Jess Moss has a few ideas that will keep you close to home, but take you worlds away. Sand and surf in the offseason Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mea 'Friends' hits big screen for 25th anniversary 09/18/2019 01:34am • Grab a cup at Central Perk and head to the cinema! Fathom Events is celebrating the 25th anniversary of NBC's “Friends” with the big-screen event “Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary,” bringing 12 episodes to 1,000 movie theaters nationwide on Sept. 23, Sept. 28 and Oct. 2. Red Line shutdown this weekend, events block streets 09/13/2019 04:00am • The Red Line will be shut down Saturday and Sunday between Friendship Heights and Grosvenor-Strathmore. "Punch list" work on the sealant Metro put around the tunnel near Medical Center as part of efforts to keep water out means Bethesda and Medical Center stations will be closed. Shuttle buses ar Birds of prey featured at National Zoo 'Birds in Flight' show 09/08/2019 02:20pm • Visitors at the National Zoo got to get up close and personal with some exotic birds Sunday for Birds in Flight, a free show featuring species from around the world. Kids were able to interact with everything from hawks and owls to parrots. The event also featured hand feedings, demonstrations As shutdown winds down, 6 Metro stations are nearly ready to reopen 09/06/2019 05:04pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '54b57b7f-08d5-4538-bf8c-b04fbbea7d68' }).render("910615362896f6d5");}); The six Blue and Yellow Line stations tha Final weekend of Blue, Yellow Line shutdown tops travel delays 09/06/2019 04:05am • Metro expects this to be the final weekend with all Blue and Yellow Line stations shut down south of Reagan National Airport. Braddock Road, King Street, Eisenhower Avenue, Van Dorn Street, Huntington and Franconia-Springfield stations are due to reopen Monday morning. Shuttle buses that have 20 of the best DC-area fall festivals 09/02/2019 02:00pm • WASHINGTON — It's always sad to see summer go, but fall offers plenty to look forward to — apple cider doughnuts, we're looking at you. This season, there are a number of beer, wine, food, art, apple and pumpkin festivals on the calendar in the D.C. area. Here are some of the best bets: What to do around DC during Labor Day 09/02/2019 05:20am • Celebrate Labor Day, the informal end of summer, with any one of these festivals, ballgames and more happening around the D.C. area. Don’t forget to take a moment to remember the contributions of American workers who made Monday a holiday. The first Labor Day celebrations happened on Sept. 5, Rosslyn Jazz Festival presents Grammy artists free at Gateway Park 08/29/2019 12:30am • Usually you have to pay a pretty penny to watch Grammy-caliber musicians live. But it's all free at the Rosslyn Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. "The Rosslyn Jazz Fest is now in its 29th year and it is our most popular event," said Mary-Claire Burick, president of the Ro Fans saying goodbye to Potomac Nationals as team heads south 08/26/2019 11:16am • 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. The Potomac Nationals look for another great year in potentially their final season in Woodbridge. Here a hat and glove are on display dur