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Weekend road closures in DC for White House reception, Marion Barry mural unveiling 11/22/2024 02:37pm • Folks driving in D.C. can expect a trickier commute home Friday evening and Saturday morning, as several road closures across the city are set to begin during rush hour. From 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, there will be road closures and parking restrictions around the White House for an official event. The Things to do in the DC area: Holiday lightings and other displays, Cider Festival … and more! 11/21/2024 02:32pm • The holiday season is aglow across the D.C. area as twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees and radiant menorah displays transform public spaces into festive wonderlands. These events bring communities together to celebrate the holiday season. Here’s a roundup of some of the D.C. region's must- Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Get $150 Jones-Miocic UFC 309 Promo 11/16/2024 04:00pm • UFC 309 features a massive heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. 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That's because if yo Extra security installed around DC ahead of Election Day 11/04/2024 09:43am • Sign up for WTOP’s Election Desk weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date through Election Day 2024 with the latest developments in this historic presidential election cycle. As millions of Americans prepare to decide the next president of the United States, extra security measures have been put in Things to do in the DC area: Halloween parties, Adams Morgan Fall Porchfest … and more! 10/31/2024 06:05am • For last-minute spooky celebrations, WTOP has you covered with this list of Halloween events happening Thursday and later this week. For a list of over 10 bar and restaurant pop-ups in the D.C. area, check out this roundup from WTOP. For those looking for frightening experiences, check out these Stories that will make you laugh and cry: Hear the all-true tales this weekend in DC 10/28/2024 08:13pm • Who doesn’t love a good story? Some of the best storytellers in D.C. have some true tales to share at Story District, which is holding its Top Shelf at the Capital Turnaround event on Saturday. Amy Saidman, artistic executive director of Story District, said eight stories are on tap covering to Road closures, public transit and what to know about the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon 10/27/2024 08:14am • Thousands of people are running around some of the D.C.-area's most iconic sights and landmarks this weekend for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon. The 26.2-mile race began Sunday morning and road closures are in place for the one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and the world, earning it Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Claim $200 Bonus for Yankees-Dodgers, NBA 10/25/2024 05:00pm • Sports bettors who sign up for an account with bet365 bonus code WTOP365 can score a guaranteed bonus this weekend. Register here and make your opening wager on Game 1 of the World Series or an NBA game. 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Mayor Muriel Bowser when a 'Bigger and better than ever': DC gears up for massive crowds during World Pride 2025 10/22/2024 07:59pm • In less than eight months, an estimated 2 to 3 million people from around the world will travel to the nation’s capital for World Pride 2025. The festival takes place on the 50th anniversary of when local bookstore owner Deacon Maccubbin organized D.C.’s inaugural Pride Celebration on 20t Prince George’s Co. celebrates Horse Month in Maryland and the money it brings 10/17/2024 03:40pm • The Washington International Horse Show is about to get underway at the Show Place Arena and leaders in Prince George’s County, Maryland, say the economic impact the event will have is undeniable. The horse show is set to run in Upper Marlboro for the third straight year. The Washington Inte Bowser to give key to the city to legendary Washington cornerback Darrell Green 10/17/2024 12:05pm • Legendary cornerback Darrell Green visited WTOP's Glass Enclosed Nerve Center to talk about his illustrious 20-year career with Washington. Listen here. The Washington Commanders and the District will honor the legacy of Darrell Green, who's considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks to eve