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'Platoon' star Tom Berenger visits G.I. Film Fest, rides with Rolling Thunder 05/25/2017 01:36am • WASHINGTON — Since 2006, it's garnered a reputation as "Sundance for the Troops," but even that's an understatement. It's now an all-out D.C. tradition. The 11th annual G.I. Film Festival returns May 24-28, highlighting movies about troops or created by veterans with screenings at the U Ocean City beachgoers are warned to be mindful of pedestrians 05/24/2017 05:34pm • STEVENSVILLE, Md. — When getting footloose and carefree at the beach, don't forget pedestrian road rules, officials warn as they gear up for a busy Memorial Day weekend. "You need to obey the laws. You need to use crosswalks. You need to use the signaled intersections," Ocean City Mayor Rick Me Metro track work for Memorial Day weekend 05/24/2017 01:55pm • WASHINGTON — Six stations will be closed Memorial Day weekend as part of Metro track work. In addition to the ongoing monthlong shutdown of all five Orange Line stations east of Stadium-Armory, concrete repairs and other work will close Rhode Island Avenue on the Red Line all weekend. On Mon Rolling Thunder prompts a reminder about sharing road with motorcycles 05/24/2017 05:11am • WASHINGTON — With the unofficial start of summer and the 30th-annual Rolling Thunder ride this weekend, drivers are being reminded to stay safe around people on motorcycles. "Motorcycles are very easy to miss as they are smaller, and oftentimes when there are accidents, they're far more dangero Officials remind area drivers to play it safe in summer traffic 05/23/2017 05:44pm • STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Summer months are among the most deadly for traffic crashes, and a good way to avoid death and injury is clicking the seat belt, officials said. "The routine wearing of seat belts is the single most-effective measure to reduce crash-related deaths and injuries," said Kurt Er The unavoidable politics of a major golf event on a Trump property 05/23/2017 03:42pm • STERLING, Va. -- This week, the 2017 Senior PGA Championship will tee off at Trump National Golf Club in Loudoun County, Virginia. While this event would have carried plenty of political overtones had it happened a few weeks ago, the reality of the situation has grown far more dire and bizarre over Memo details Metro rationale to hike fares, cut service 1 week sooner 05/23/2017 05:31am • WASHINGTON — Metro plans to roll out reduced rail hours and fare increases on June 25 to reduce confusion for riders and to make it easier to adjust Metro workers' schedules, according to a memo to the board explaining the timing. Metro previously announced the June 25 start date for the servic Kennedy Center's JFK Centennial culminates with final week of events 05/22/2017 02:23am • WASHINGTON -- Have you noticed the Kennedy Center bathed in red, white and blue lights lately? Or the bold letters "JFK 100" stenciled atop the building? It's all for the JFK Centennial, a yearlong celebration that culminates this week with a final string of events building up to what would Ocean City beach guide 05/22/2017 01:05am • 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 it’s your very first time visiting — or just your first time out this year — here’s a quick guide, filled Marine Corps Historic Half challenges runners for 10th anniversary 05/21/2017 04:37pm • FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Just 10 years ago, no one knew if the Marine Corps Historic Half would really take hold, but each year the race has grown bigger and better. Since 2008, the Historic Half in Fredericksburg has seen 50,000 runners, and this year runners from 46 states and seven countries are p How Caregivers Can Find Relief Beyond the Golden Rule 05/18/2017 08:00pm • Caregivers try to follow the Golden Rule in order to show compassion for loved ones, but it's not enough. Caregiving can be exhausting at times and sap the energy of a saint. Sometimes, there's little compassion to be found. Yet, there is one way to recapture those idyllic, initial "can-do" feelings Marine Corps Historic Half: What’s new, road closures and more 05/18/2017 05:29am • WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps Historic Half is a little more historic this year, marking its 10th year with the addition of a multi-run event through Fredericksburg, Virginia, this Sunday. In case running a half marathon isn’t enough, about 600 people will participate in the “Devil Dog Dou 8 Affordable Family-Friendly Memorial Day Weekend Getaways 05/17/2017 08:00pm • With the unofficial start of summer fast approaching, chances are you're thinking about packing up the kids and hitting the road for a getaway to remember. And if you haven't locked in your vacation plans yet, you're in luck: There are plenty of easily accessible destinations across the country to With Mallory Pugh signing, future of American women’s soccer is in Washington 05/17/2017 01:36am • BOYDS, Md. — If you don’t know Mallory Pugh’s name yet, you will soon. Thanks to an interesting turn of recent events, that’s especially true if you live in the D.C. area. Pugh was introduced Tuesday at the Maryland Soccerplex as the newest member of the Washington Spirit. Just a few mont 50 Charming Small Towns to Visit Across Every State 05/16/2017 08:00pm • Add one of these picturesque small towns to your travel itinerary this year.When it comes to vacation destinations, most travelers tend to be more familiar with popular big cities than small towns. Everyone knows that you can't leave New York City without visiting Central Park. And walking Hollywood