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Final ride: Rolling Thunder 2019 road closures 05/26/2019 10:20am • It's the end of a 31-year old tradition. Rolling Thunder will ride through D.C. one last time on Sunday, as a demonstration to advocate for prisoners of war and those who are missing in action. Those spending the Memorial Day weekend in and around D.C. should note that some roads will close and s PHOTOS: Run for the Wall bikers pay tribute to those killed in combat 05/25/2019 07:39pm • Bikers from across the United States once again made their way to the nation's capital this Memorial Day weekend to pay respect to those who lost their lives defending the country. The annual Run For The Wall is a cross-country motorcycle ride along three dedicated routes from California to D.C. Time for a swim! Kicking off DC’s outdoor pool season with a splash 05/25/2019 04:00pm • (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: 'bb3fc20f-2ea1-4e36-89ed-216e5e361d56' }).render("8526153687e402c7");}); Saturday was the perfect day for a swim Things to do in DC on Memorial Day weekend 2019 05/25/2019 01:55pm • The D.C. area will host many events and opportunities to honor fallen military members throughout Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know. National Memorial Day Concert It's an American tradition dating back to 1989 that brings in various talent to the stage on the West Lawn o Thousands of yellow ribbons honor the fallen in Arlington 05/24/2019 04:58am • A special event is honoring the fallen this Memorial Day weekend, and the public's help is needed to make sure everyone gets recognized. There are 6,964 yellow ribbons hanging inside the women's memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, one for each service member killed while serving since Sept. 'We're tired of the harassment': Rolling Thunder rolls through DC one last time 05/24/2019 04:42am • The decadeslong tradition of a Memorial Day weekend demonstration of motorcycles roaring through D.C. will end with this year's Rolling Thunder. "A lot of people are fed up with D.C.; it's not only me," said the executive director of Rolling Thunder Inc. and former army Sgt. Artie Muller. "We're Memorial Day weekend forecast: Warm to hot with a chance for storms 05/23/2019 11:08am • Memorial Day is almost here, which means summer isn't far behind. And it looks like it will be a warm, mostly pleasant weekend, with a low to medium chance for thunderstorms. "The long, holiday weekend will be very warm from start to finish with highs in the mid- to upper 80s all three days," Sto Food halls, healthier options help Arlington’s malls attract shoppers 05/23/2019 10:20am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner ARLnow.com and republished with permission. Amid difficulties for American shopping malls, Arlington’s two malls are betting on new eateries to turn more diners into shoppers. Management at the newly-renovated Ballston Quarter and the Fashion Patti LaBelle, Alison Krauss, Gavin DeGraw headline Memorial Day Concert 05/23/2019 12:42am • The National Memorial Day Concert returns Sunday night on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, marking the 30th anniversary of what is often PBS' most-watched show of the year. This year's lineup once again combines celebrity performers and families of fallen soldiers. "It's the most importa Lonely Planet names top summer destinations in Europe 05/21/2019 07:37am • If the road to overtourism is paved with Travel guide books, then venerable publisher Lonely Planet can give itself a pat on the backpack for trying to steer vacationers off the beaten track. Announcing the 2019 iteration of its annual top European summer destinations list, LP has chosen a handfu Rehoboth, Dewey, Lewes beach guide 2019 05/20/2019 12:25am • For more beach news, traffic and weather, visit WTOP’s Summer Beach Guide section. North of Bethany Beach, Delaware, is a triple-town stretch of oceanfront Delaware destinations: Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Beach. The three neighboring beach towns are only separated by a fe Ocean City beach guide 2019 05/20/2019 12:25am • For more beach news, traffic and weather, visit WTOP’s Summer Beach Guide section. With the iconic Ocean City Boardwalk, family-friendly beach and vibrant night life scene, Ocean City, Maryland, has become a go-to summer destination for Washingtonians. Whether it’s your very first The Latest: Brooks Koepka wins PGA Championship 05/19/2019 06:32pm • FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship on Sunday (all times local): 6:30 p.m. After pulling within a shot of leader Brooks Koepka on the back nine at Bethpage Black, the wind and the difficult course got to Dustin Johnson at the PGA Championship. Johnson was putting t Weekend Blue Line shutdown and road closures for DC-area events 05/17/2019 04:10am • Metro work along with a number of events and construction closures could slow you down this weekend. Metro There is no Blue Line service, with Arlington Cemetery Station closed for the installation of a crossing there. Other Blue Line stations are open, but will be served only by other lines, incl DC Bike Ride brings weekend street closures 05/15/2019 01:14pm • The fourth annual D.C. Bike Ride returns this weekend, and though cyclists are surely stoked about their 20-mile route, area drivers should be aware that the event brings lots of road closures. Road closures start at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and most will last until noon, though there are a few excepti