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Weekend Wakeup: A reprieve from big weekend closures 09/19/2013 06:25pm • WASHINGTON - Getting around the Washington area should be easier this weekend on the roads and rails with fewer works zones and events compared with weekends past. Travel weather may be dicey late Saturday with showers and thunderstorms possible to impact most area roadways late in the day. Seas Eight fall festivals this weekend in D.C., Md., Va. 09/19/2013 05:25pm • WASHINGTON - This weekend kicks off a new season full of festivals. The Green Festival will focus on eco-innovation, clean power and food at the Washington Convention Center Sept. 21-22. Reston will highlight three of America's favorite food groups -- beer, barbecue and bourbon -- on Sept. 21 Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 09/19/2013 11:21am • Switching to one of these cable TV alternatives can save big bucks and reduce hassles, says Janet Bodnar. 3:10 p.m. - Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance Download There are plenty of cable alternatives Read more from Kiplinger: Cut your cable cord Weekend Wakeup: Express Lane closures and downtown D.C. events might cause congestion 09/13/2013 05:33pm • WASHINGTON -- As the summer travel season begins to wind down, construction of the new I-95/395 Express Lanes is heating up. Full closures of the Express Lanes are set to begin this weekend. But unlike in weekends past, the lanes will remain closed all day Saturday and through most of Sunday. Week AFI Silver Theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary 09/12/2013 02:50pm • WASHINGTON - Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. And what better way to celebrate than to recreate the opening night with the same screenings? "Sept. 15, 1938 is literally the day it opened," says AFI Silver Theatre Director Ray Barry. "Months ago Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 09/12/2013 05:53am • Parents need to be aware that with school back in session, the threat of bullying returns. Rosalind Wiseman, author of a book that was the basis for the hit film "Mean Girls" and the author of the new book "Masterminds and Wingmen," talks with WTOP about how parents can help both children who a 9/11 motorcycle ride denied permits for non-stop trek in D.C. 09/10/2013 03:55pm • Follow WTOP's live blog for updates on the bikers' procession, as well as other 9/11 anniversary events. Dick Uliano and Amanda Iacone, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to ride in the D.C. area Wednesday as part of a trek to honor those killed in the Sept. 11, 200 Morning Notes 09/09/2013 09:15am • Thousands Apply to Live in New Affordable Building — Since it started accepting applications on Aug. 27, the new 122-unit Arlington Mill Residences affordable apartment complex has received applications from more than 3,600 people. Nonprofit developer Arlington Partnership for Affordable Hous Weekend Wakeup: Road races, festivals to close roads 09/06/2013 07:37pm • WASHINGTON - Seasonal temperatures and moderate humidity will present ideal conditions for the many races set to take place around the Washington area this weekend. Driving anywhere near these events, however, could be very challenging. Motorists will encounter numerous road closures related to the Weekend Guide: College rivalries and street fairs 09/05/2013 05:28pm • WASHINGTON - For many Washingtonians, this weekend is the first bit of reprieve after a week back from summer vacation, a week of back-to-school rush and a week of grueling traffic. It's time to kick back, relax and make the most of your time off. And a list of events and happenings in the D.C. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 09/05/2013 11:25am • Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose Download Easy tricks to get over jet lag 9:10 p.m. - Rebecca Sinderbrand, Deputy White House Editor at POLITICO Download If the House were to vote today, using force in Syria would be defeated - a political defeat for President Barac Weekend MARC service to begin Dec. 7 09/04/2013 10:27pm • WEST BALTIMORE, Md. - Gov. Martin O'Malley made a big announcement during an event Wednesday that's aimed to give commuters and visitors more public transit options. Weekend MARC service on the Penn Line will begin on Dec. 7. "It's important to have a link between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., AFAC Needs Cereal, Other Staple Foods 09/03/2013 10:45am • The Arlington Food Assistance Center is low on cereal, pasta, peanut butter and other food items. AFAC volunteer coordinator Laura Jackson said the end of the summer is typically when its dry food stores are lowest because the center doesn’t conduct as many food drives while people are on vaca Something for everyone at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival 09/01/2013 06:59am • WASHINGTON - It began as a way to raise money for the community and now it's the place to be during the holiday weekend. So what makes Prince George's County's Greenbelt Labor Day Festival unique? Miss Greenbelt USA Jasmine Powell who will be representing Greenbelt, Md., in the Miss Maryland Pa Keep that grill grate clean for great tasting barbecue 08/31/2013 10:59pm • WASHINGTON - It's Labor Day weekend and you might be breaking out the grill for one last summer cookout. But after a long summer of barbecues, your grill might look a little worse for wear. But doesn't that build up help flavor of the food? Paul Kita, editor of Men's Health Magazine, says that