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Youth triathlon to close Arlington streets this weekend 06/06/2017 06:10am • WASHINGTON — A triathlon for kids will close streets in the Virginia Square neighborhood of Arlington this weekend. The Arlington Youth Triathlon takes place Sunday, June 11. The road closures will go into effect starting at 7 a.m. that day and last through 10:30 a.m. N. Quincy St. will be First-ever Frederick Jazz Festival debuts at picturesque Carroll Creek 06/05/2017 01:23am • WASHINGTON — This month brings the 19th annual D.C. Jazz Festival, but for those who live in northern Maryland, an exciting new option is about to arrive. The inaugural Frederick Jazz Festival makes its debut on Saturday, June 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. "I've always been a musician How to Maintain Your Money-Saving Momentum 05/31/2017 08:00pm • Saving money over the long term is not an easy task. It requires self-discipline, the ability to say "no" often and the fortitude to stay strong in a world full of temptation. Focusing on the end goal can be challenging, especially if it's years down the road and instant gratification is (sometimes After fatal gunfire unsettles NW DC neighborhood, residents walk together 05/30/2017 07:40pm • WASHINGTON — In a Northwest D.C. neighborhood unsettled by gunfire, neighbors took to the streets Tuesday in a walk demonstrating defiance and unity. The walk followed a violent weekend in the area. Early Saturday morning, a young man was shot to death and seven others were wounded in the 100 b 7 Ways to Boost Poolside Confidence Without Changing Your Body 05/28/2017 08:00pm • The bikini heebie-jeebiesJodi Rubin's client prayed for rain. That's how much she dreaded Memorial Day weekend -- and the baring of her body she expected to come with it. "It's really stressful for people," says Rubin, a therapist in New York City who specializes in eating disorders and body image i Rolling Thunder returns to DC to honor those we have lost 05/28/2017 12:07pm • ARLINGTON, Va. — Thousands of motorcyclists from all across the country are in the D.C. area this weekend for Sunday’s Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride. “It’s amazing, I can’t believe it,” David Evans told WTOP near the Pentagon. “I mean, I’ve been riding a motorcycle a long time b Faces of Cambridge commemorates ‘Friendly Invasion’ 05/27/2017 03:51pm • WASHINGTON — As a way to bring the memory of the fallen American service members to life, staff at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England, are hosting a program called the "Faces of Cambridge." The program, which coincides with Memorial Day weekend, marks the 75th an Best Memorial Day sales for 2017 05/27/2017 05:14am • With Memorial Day weekend imminent, you're probably crossing your fingers for warm weather, clear skies and fantastic sales from your favorite retailers. Happily, Memorial Day sales seldom disappoint. Every May, major stores launch blowouts with deep discounts on everything from foam mattresses t Remember the do's and don'ts of safe grilling when firing up barbecue 05/26/2017 11:40pm • WASHINGTON — Firing up the barbecue can be fun over holiday weekends, but local burn unit doctors want you to avoid fiery accidents. "Test the grill before the day that you're having an event," recommended Dr. Jeffrey Shupp, director of the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. What you need to know for Memorial Day weekend 2017 05/26/2017 06:02pm • WASHINGTON — There are plenty of ways to mark Memorial Day, particularly in the D.C. area, and that makes it one of the busiest extended weekends of the year. Here’s an overview of what you need to know. How’s the traffic looking? If you’re heading for the Bay Bridge, the Maryland Departme Memorial Day weekend events and road closures 05/26/2017 05:55pm • WASHINGTON — Memorial Day weekend in D.C. means parades, concerts and of course Rolling Thunder. Whether you plan to participate or will try to avoid the many related road closures, here's everything you need to know about this weekend's biggest events. 30th Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" 7 Top Apps and Devices for Summer Travel 05/25/2017 08:00pm • Whether you're planning a beach break in a tropical spot or a city adventure or a far-off locale this summer, there are plenty of tech-savvy mobile apps, tools and accessories worth bringing along for smoother travel. Aside from compact electronic devices, there are innovative travel apps and produ Summer traffic can mean road rage, drivers advised to play it cool 05/25/2017 06:05am • STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Roads are likely to be crowded this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday, and that has area officials advising drivers not to succumb to or be victimized by road rage. "Let’s not be crabby,” said Jim Ports, deputy secretary of Maryland’s Department of Transportation. " Memorial Day weekend freebies 05/25/2017 05:48am • WASHINGTON — This Memorial Day weekend, there are free events all around the D.C. region where you can take time to honor those who have given their lives for our country. WTOP has found numerous offers, especially for active duty members of the military and veterans, ranging from free amusemen Police chief on Memorial Day security: 'We intend to have a safe weekend' 05/25/2017 05:31am • WASHINGTON — Many events are set for Memorial Day weekend to remember those who gave all and sacrificed for our country. Following the attacks in Manchester, England, security will be top of mind in and around D.C. Given the holiday and the recent heightened threats internationally, expect to s