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Isolated thunderstorms, rain could impact Pride events in DC area 06/07/2025 06:17am • Thousands of people gathering to celebrate WorldPride this weekend will surely bring rainbows to D.C. But, the forecast is also calling for some scattered showers and thunderstorms that may have an impact on the festivities.  Saturday is expected to kick off the day with a dose of morning shower DC Getaway: Stay and play at New York City’s Tempo by Hilton Times Square 06/07/2025 04:12am • Stay the weekend in Times Square just steps away from Broadway theaters and rooftop restaurants at New York City’s Tempo by Hilton. With an advantageous travel time of a little more than an hourlong plane trip from Reagan National Airport — or a three-hour train ride from D.C.'s Union Station, Officials say it's 'necessary' to close Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride 06/06/2025 10:28am • After days of flip-flopping and backlash from community members, National Park Service officials made the official decision to close Dupont Circle Park through WorldPride festivities this weekend. Kevin Griess, superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Park, said the closure will run u Things to do in the DC area: WorldPride Parade, Street Festival and Concert … and more! 06/05/2025 11:26am • This year's Pride Month events will be "bigger and better than past years," as part of the WorldPride celebrations in D.C. That's what Giovanni Rocco, with the Capital Pride Alliance, told WTOP. "We're bringing people from all over the world together to celebrate that and to really go back to Road closures for 2025 WorldPride Festival could impact weekend traffic 06/04/2025 09:54am • If you are coming to D.C. for the WorldPride Festival, you may come across road closures in the area. The WorldPride Festival takes place Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. The two-day event begins with the WorldPride parade through D.C., then becoming a street festival. It will be capped o Vietnam veterans group wants help to cover extra costs of moving their memorial events 06/03/2025 05:11am • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, which coordinates the yearly "In Memory" and "Father's Day Rose Remembrance" events on the National Mall in D.C. each year, has had to move them to Virginia this year. That's because they were scheduled for Saturday, June 14, the same day as President Donald Tr LIV Golf takes over Robert Trent Jones in Gainesville this weekend. Here's what you need to know 06/02/2025 09:56pm • LIV Golf rolls into Prince William County this week, with the upstart league playing at the renowned Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Friday through Sunday. The LIV Golf League launched in 2022 as a rival to the longstanding PGA Tour. LIV Golf is financed by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign A year in the making: DC’s plan to keep WorldPride celebrations safe 05/31/2025 05:03pm • Three million people are expected to visit D.C. during WorldPride 2025, with 2 million of those staying overnight. It’s believed the 18-day festival will bring $600 million to the city thanks to the tourists. Between the parade, festival, and concerts, there are 350 pride events for WorldPri Md. teen linked to 120 vehicle break-ins gets released hours after arrest 05/28/2025 04:21pm • A 16-year-old was arrested in connection to more than 100 vehicle break-ins earlier this month in Maryland. But it’s what happened afterward that left Laurel's police chief so agitated. During the first weekend in May, 121 vehicles were broken into. Most occurred in the city of Laurel, but doze 'It’s family, it’s culture': DC Black Pride celebrates 34 years 05/27/2025 04:08am • World Pride is underway in D.C. until June 8, but this past weekend was dedicated to old school pride and an event that dates back more than 30 years. Thousands of people are in the nation’s capital this Memorial Day weekend for D.C. Black Pride, produced by the Center for Black Equity, a C Here's how Memorial Day is being honored in the DC area 05/24/2025 03:09pm • Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend — it’s one of the most solemn days on the American calendar. Observed each year on the last Monday in May, it’s a time to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country. In the D.C. area, that meaning is d Memorial Day road closures could clog up DC this weekend 05/24/2025 12:29pm • Multiple events across D.C. plan to honor fallen veterans for Memorial Day weekend. If you're looking to attend, watch out for road closures. National Memorial Day Parade closures The National Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 26 on Constitution Avenue in D.C. starting at 2 p.m. 'Blessing of the Bikes' ceremony kicks off 'Rolling to Remember' events honoring veterans 05/24/2025 07:38am • Motorcycles revved up Northwest D.C. Friday afternoon as “Rolling to Remember” kicked off its annual Memorial Day events with a "Blessing of the Bikes" ceremony at the National Cathedral. Veterans and members of AMVETS, a veterans service organization, arrived on their bikes in front of t New efforts to curb teen violence in DC for Memorial Day weekend 05/23/2025 06:17pm • Over the last several weekends, D.C. police say large groups of teens have damaged property, jumped on restaurant tables, fought in public spaces, and engaged in violent behavior. Several teenagers were recently arrested in Navy Yard. “It is all unacceptable and we will not tolerate this kind o Things to do in the DC area: Liberation Weekend, Spring Night Market … and more! 05/22/2025 07:50am • A bold and brand new music festival is set to launch in the District. Liberation Weekend is a two-day music and arts festival taking place at Black Cat and DC9 in D.C. on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, with all proceeds from the event benefiting the nonprofit Gender Liberation Movement (GLM).