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Wet weather continues: Severe thunderstorms, floods threaten DC area 06/10/2018 03:45am • WASHINGTON — After a few days of sunshine, the region's battle with wet weather continues over the weekend as parts of the D.C. area received warnings for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. WTOP Weather Page WTOP Traffic Page Storm Team 4 meteorologists Somara Theodo Caps victory parade, rally to be held June 12 06/09/2018 03:25pm • WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will celebrate their 2018 Stanley Cup with a parade in downtown D.C. and a rally on the National Mall next week, the team announced. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 12 starting at Constitution Avenue and 17th Streets near the Washington Monu Travelers beware: Road closures and Orange Line shutdowns this weekend 06/08/2018 02:30pm • WASHINGTON — The shutdown of two Orange Line stations and major road closures for events like Capital Pride could slow travelers this weekend. The Pride Parade on Saturday will cause road closures in the Dupont Circle and Logan Circle areas in afternoon and evening. Under D.C. police parking How to Create a Budget That Prioritizes Experiences Over Things 06/07/2018 08:00pm • The days of dreaming about McMansions and luxury cars seem to be dwindling. Nowadays people are more likely to want a tiny house and a lift on Uber. "We're moving into the experience age," says Cary George, CEO of TripGift, a U.K.-based company that sells travel gift cards and offers booking servic Everything fans need to know about Caps Stanley Cup Game 4 06/04/2018 10:58am • WASHINGTON — With the Washington Capitals up 2 games to 1 in the Stanley Cup Final, D.C. is going to be "rocking the red" with viewing parties and some Metro entrances now open later than usual as the Caps battle the Las Vegas Golden Knights at home Monday at 8 p.m. Fall Out Boy concert At 6 p.m Metro: If ACLU ad approved, KKK ads would be too 05/28/2018 01:03pm • WASHINGTON — If Metro accepts an ad for an ACLU conference, it could be forced to run ads for Ku Klux Klan rallies, the transit agency argues in a new court filing. Metro responded Sunday to an urgent request from the American Civil Liberties Union that a judge order Metro to run ads for the AC National Memorial Day Concert honors military heroes 05/27/2018 11:59pm • WASHINGTON — Memorial Day would not be complete without D.C.'s annual National Concert. The 29th annual National Memorial Day Concert took place Sunday at 8 p.m. on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The star-studded event honors the nation's military heroes. Celebrity hosts were Joe M Rolling Thunder Ride: Motorcyclists from across nation arrive in DC to honor Memorial Day 05/27/2018 11:15am • WASHINGTON — Motorcyclists from the across the nation are in the District for the 31st annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom. Many more bikers will be coming in from across the D.C. area in convoys to pay tribute to military veterans and remember those who gave their lives in service. The Memorial Day weekend 2018: Event guide and road closures 05/27/2018 10:41am • WASHINGTON — While many may be traveling out of town during the Memorial Day weekend, D.C. is rife with opportunities to observe the holiday and remember fallen servicemen and women. If you're staying in the D.C. area to mark the unofficial start of the summer, here's your guide to events aroun What’s open and what’s closed on Memorial Day 2018 05/25/2018 03:59am • WASHINGTON — Memorial Day weekend means closures to transportation and government services. Here is what is open and closed, and when, across the area. The federal government will be closed, as will most local government offices. No mail, except Express Mail, will be delivered. Most banks Movie Review: 'Solo' services 'Star Wars' fans but pales to 'Rogue One' 05/24/2018 11:35pm • WASHINGTON — A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas brilliantly made audiences wait with bated breath and glorious anticipation between "Star Wars" chapters. The original trilogy held off three years in between (1977, 1980, 1983), as did the prequel trilogy (1999, 2002, 20 13 best Memorial Day sales for 2018 05/24/2018 08:00am • Memorial Day weekend is generally considered the official kickoff to summer. And as a three-day weekend, it's also a big sales event. Appliance stores, furniture stores, mattress stores and clothing stores are all big Memorial Day players and are offering savings on their wares. To help you quick 2018 Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island beach guide 05/21/2018 12:05am • EDITOR’S NOTE: For more beach news, traffic and weather, visit WTOP’s Summer Beach Guide section. WASHINGTON — Those looking for a break from Beltway commutes and the commotion of the city retreat to Bethany Beach, where bike cruisers dominate the roads and the chime of emails are drown What 'Demonstrated Interest' Means in College Admissions 05/20/2018 08:00pm • In addition to reviewing transcripts, essays and test scores, some college admissions officers look at whether prospective students have shown enthusiasm and curiosity about a school during the application process. In the admissions world, this is what's known as demonstrated interest. In a 2017 rep 2018 Ocean City beach guide 05/18/2018 11:54am • EDITOR’S NOTE: For more beach news, traffic and weather, visit WTOP’s Summer Beach Guide section. WASHINGTON — With its iconic boardwalk, family-friendly beaches and vibrant night life scene, Ocean City, Maryland, has become a go-to summer destination for Washingtonians. Whether