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From jazz festivals to brewery tours: Locally-based gift ideas for Father's Day From jazz festivals to brewery tours: Locally-based gift ideas for Father's Day 06/04/2013 04:24pm • Rachel Nania, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Father's Day -- Sunday, June 16 -- is right around the corner. And if you are at a loss for gift ideas or plans with dad, WTOP has a few locally- based suggestions. Take dad to a brewery. Let's face it: Craft beer is best enjoyed where it's made. Thankfully, MoCo Hopes Hackathon Leads To Innovation 06/04/2013 04:15pm • About 30 computer programmers gathered last weekend in Rockville for what county officials hope is the first step in turning government databases full of spreadsheets into useful phone apps or other software. That could mean an app to show bus riders where the next bus is, a way to connect restaura Performance Artists to Invade Rosslyn This Weekend 06/04/2013 12:00pm • A large-scale performance art festival is coming to office lobbies, rooftops, parks and other public places in Rosslyn this weekend. The SUPERNOVA Performance Art Festival, sponsored by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District and produced by Pink Line Project, will take place from Friday, June 7 t Morning Notes 06/04/2013 09:00am • Wardian Wins Endurance Races — Prolific ultra-marathoner and Arlington resident Michael Wardian won the North Face Endurance Challenge D.C. 50 mile race on Saturday, with a time of 6:45:36. Wardian then woke up on Sunday and placed second in the 10K endurance challenge and won the 5K enduranc Local agencies hang out with hackers for your benefit 06/02/2013 04:54am • WASHINGTON - Hackers are often seen as criminals, so the last thing one would expect to hear is that local agencies are working with them. But they did this weekend, and they say it's for your benefit. "Hack for Change" is the slogan of this gathering of hackers and government agencies. Both sides Check vehicle's fluids, expect local delays this weekend 05/31/2013 03:59pm • WASHINGTON - Drivers will certainly be rolling the windows down or cranking up the air conditioning this weekend. The WTOP Weather Center is forecasting hot, muggy temperatures on Saturday and Sunday. The summer heat can take its toll on your vehicle. And now is a good time to check the fluid lev Parks Dept. Holding Two Ribbon Cuttings This Weekend 05/31/2013 10:45am • Arlington County’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation will be holding two ribbon cutting ceremonies this weekend. Tonight (Friday), starting at 6:00 p.m., an opening celebration will be held for the newly-renovated High View Park, located at 1945 N. Dinwiddie Street, within the boundaries of the Jo Morning Notes 05/30/2013 09:00am • Arlington Boy Drowns in Shenandoah — A 3-year-old Arlington boy drowned in a Shenandoah County creek over the weekend. The boy had been seen playing with other children about 200 yards downstream from where his body was found by search and rescue teams. His death has been ruled accidental. J Local librarian's desire to learn to cook lands her in barbecue competitions Local librarian's desire to learn to cook lands her in barbecue competitions 05/29/2013 06:05pm • Rachel Nania, wtop.com WASHINGTON - During the week, Virginia resident Amy Buras works as a full-time librarian at a small school. Her weekends, however, are far less tranquil. They often involve battling outdoor elements, dodging flames and sparking some serious competition. Buras and her husb Pet of the Week: WARL's Adopt-a-thon! Pet of the Week: WARL's Adopt-a-thon! 05/29/2013 03:39pm • WASHINGTON - WTOP Living is partnering with the Washington Animal Rescue League to feature a Pet of the Week available for adoption. Meet this week's pet below. WARL couldn't be limited to just one pet this week because there are so many just waiting to be adopted this weekend (June 1- 2) at the 2013 Memorial Day events around the region 2013 Memorial Day events around the region 05/27/2013 05:39am • WASHINGTON - If you like music, motorcycles, parades and light shows, you're sure to find something to do this Memorial Day. Check out WTOP's list of ways to honor those who have served for the U.S. Almost all of the events listed here are free. D.C. National Memorial Day Parade begins at 2 p Rolling Thunder is a storm for healing Rolling Thunder is a storm for healing 05/26/2013 07:25pm • This weekend tens of thousands of motorcycles converged on DC for Rolling Thunder XXVI "Ride For Freedom" 'which pays homage to the Nation's Veterans, particularly those still Prisoners of War/Missing in Action from all Wars' The main event was Sunday but the kick start was a moving and solemn cere Rolling Thunder rolls into town to honor veterans Rolling Thunder rolls into town to honor veterans 05/25/2013 01:03am • WASHINGTON - Memorial Day weekend will be a louder one around the Washington area but for a cause. This is the 26th year of Rolling Thunder's annual D.C. rally when thousands and thousands of motorcycles descend upon the nation's capital to get the attention of Congress about veteran issues. "Ro Memorial Day Parade and continued track work Monday Memorial Day Parade and continued track work Monday 05/24/2013 03:39pm • WASHINGTON - Memorial Day weekend events continue Monday and travelers will want to be aware of various holiday-themed events around town, including the Memorial Day Parade, which will close Constitution Avenue on Monday afternoon. While most long-term road projects will be put on hold to acc Art, Acoustic Music Festivals Coming to Clarendon Next Month 05/24/2013 02:20pm • Shoppers and passersby will be treated to acoustic music and art in Clarendon starting next month. On the weekend of June 22 and 23, national art show promoter Howard Alan Events will hold the inaugural “Arlington Festival of the Arts,” a “two-day juried outdoor gallery style art e
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