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12 Fun and Unusual Fall Festivals and Events 09/29/2016 08:00pm • Fall is a great time to plan a fun and frugal getaway, with plenty of festive and affordable seasonal events taking place across the globe. From checking out a surfboard art festival in California to admiring vintage cars in Telluride, Colorado, these quirky annual traditions are sure to pique your Tips to help your lawn survive your dogs 09/23/2016 10:14am • Save the date: McGrath in Fredericksburg Oct. 15 & 16 Mike will appear at the Fredericksburg Home Show at the Fredericksburg Expo Center on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16. He’ll give talks at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Find more informat Smithsonian’s new museum captures sweep of the African-American experience 09/23/2016 08:29am • By Charlie Wright and Maya Pottiger, Correspondents  WASHINGTON — Resilience is a key theme for the Smithsonian’s newest creation, the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum, opening on the National Mall Saturday, has been in the works for 13 years, but has b Road closures for DC museum grand opening start Friday night 09/22/2016 05:32pm • WASHINGTON — Road closures in downtown D.C. will begin as early as 7 p.m. Friday and continue through the weekend for the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. "Motorists traveling in the area of this event may experience delays and should consider alte 4 Smart Ways to Save Money This Fall 09/21/2016 08:00pm • The beginning of fall can signal a fresh start and is the perfect excuse to step back and look at your goals for saving money. During summer we often overspend, as the hot temperatures result in more travel, frequent dining out and attending costly events like weddings. Look forward to the upcomi DC-area wireless alert system can spread word in an emergency 09/20/2016 05:06am • WASHINGTON — While searching for the man believed to be linked to the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey, authorities sent emergency alerts to cellphones in that area. Emergency managers in the D.C. area also have that ability. "The jurisdictions in our region have the same technical c DC drivers face runners, roadblocks Sunday 09/17/2016 04:17pm • WASHINGTON — On Sunday, early morning drivers in D.C. will face runners and road blocks near Rock Creek Park, the Tidal Basin and Hains Point for the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler. The event begins shortly after 7 a.m. on the National Mall near 15th Street Northwest and Consti Former DC delegate fled arrest to help needy abroad 09/16/2016 09:35pm • WASHINGTON — For the first time since paying restitution for a bad check for $55,000 in 2009, D.C.’s first congressional delegate Walter Fauntroy is setting the record straight about why he disappeared in 2012 to the Middle East. At a luncheon Friday honoring him, the reverend, former D.C. r Daily DC streetcar service starts Sunday 09/16/2016 05:21am • WASHINGTON — Beginning Sunday, the DC Streetcar will operate daily and offer more frequent service. The streetcar currently operates Monday through Saturday and arrives every 15 minutes. With the addition of Sunday service, riders can expect streetcars to arrive more frequently — every 12 min AAPL: Your iPhone 7 Purchases Are Boosting Apple Inc. Stock 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Just because Apple (ticker: AAPL) isn't divulging first-weekend presale numbers for this latest iPhone iteration doesn't mean its wireless carriers will follow suit. And given early lukewarm buzz about the product, the latest data is actually good news for the tech giant. Both Sprint Corp. ( S) and 4 Ski Towns to Visit During the Shoulder Season 09/11/2016 08:00pm • America's top ski towns may be best known for their slopes and winter fun, but in the off-season you can still enjoy enticing attractions, along with discounted lodging. Plus, in autumn, you can enjoy thinner crowds and catch brilliant foliage, exciting seasonal events and cooler hiking trails. So, Nation's Triathlon athletes honor 9/11 victims 09/11/2016 01:26pm • WASHINGTON — Thousands of triathletes took on the streets of D.C. by foot and by bicycle Sunday in the Nation's Triathlon. "It's just a great way to get a lot of people together to remember September 11 and just enjoy the day," Diancra Swell said. "I was a firefighter before I moved to the D.C. 5 things to know about Metro track work: Sept. 11-17 09/11/2016 07:16am • WASHINGTON — The early part of this week provides the final brief break from scheduled rush-hour track work for at least six weeks, and possibly longer. Here are five things to know as Metro prepares to announce the details and schedule of other upcoming work zones within the next two weeks. Review: Tom Hanks soars in the true heroics of Eastwood's 'Sully' 09/09/2016 01:31am • WASHINGTON — The "Miracle on the Hudson" made national headlines on Jan. 15, 2009, when US Airways Flight 1549 suffered dual engine failure by a flock of geese and was forced to make an emergency water landing on the Hudson River. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger became an overnight h 9 Affordable Shoulder Season Destinations Worth Planning a Trip Around 09/08/2016 08:00pm • Labor Day may have come and gone, but if you're dreaming of skipping town for a relaxing getaway, don't give up yet. With pleasant temperatures and lower rates, autumn is an ideal time to snap up stellar deals without battling throngs of tourists. "Less crowds are a big draw for travelers during th