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Loudoun County’s wine producers mark 40 years with a special red blend 10/14/2024 08:04am • Loudoun County’s modern day wine producing industry is marking its 40th anniversary with a special collaboration wine produced by 12 Virginia vineyards called Loudoun Red. Each winemaker contributed a barrel of their estate-grown vintage. Half are from the 2022 vintage and half are from the 202 Workgroup’s report calls for doing away with contested elections of circuit judges 10/12/2024 10:40am • After years of study, a judicial workgroup is recommending that Maryland do away with contested elections for its 175 circuit court judges, saying the process presents ethical problems and poses a risk to judges’ safety in the current political atmosphere. Instead of standing for reelection eve DC area gets rare glimpse of northern lights 10/11/2024 01:57pm • Wow, oh WOW! Aurora lit up the D.C.-area sky Thursday night, just as predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center and relayed in my previous story. The event did achieve the G3 (Strong) and G4 (Severe) levels to produce amazing and worldwide aur Weekend DC-area road closures to make way for beer, hockey and running 10/10/2024 03:54pm • The D.C. area is gearing up for a weekend full of fall fun, with the start of the Washington Capitals season, the Army 10-Miler and Snallygaster (the District's largest craft beer festival) all set to take place Saturday and Sunday. But the good times come with a bit of a headache for drivers, as DC beer festival to feature more than 400 beers from 150 brewers 10/10/2024 03:25pm • To some, it's a mythical half-bird, half-reptile creature. For D.C.'s beer-lovers, however, it's the best Saturday of the year. Organizers boast the Snallygaster is the biggest beer festival on the East Coast, and it's happening Downtown Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. "It's about 400-plus bee Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art and Craft Festival, Vintage Market … and more! 10/10/2024 10:36am • For a weekend filled with arts and crafts, head to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. From Oct. 11 through 13, the Capital Art and Craft Festival is bringing over 225 artisans of jewelry, clothing, furnishings, pottery, decor and much more together in one place. Check back every T 'Students need to be healthy to learn': A mobile health clinic in Loudoun Co. is breaking barriers to health care 10/08/2024 04:14pm • A Loudoun County parent received an email Friday from the Northern Virginia school district informing him that his child couldn’t attend school Monday unless they completed a required medical physical. That sent the dad scrambling, nurse Janis Tandy said, because local pediatricians are lar ZooLights event to transform National Zoo into 'winter wonderland' 10/08/2024 04:14am • The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is bringing back its annual ZooLights event next month. The event boasts thousands of LED lights depicting all kinds of animals and the habitats they call home. The after-hours, "family-friendly winter wonderland," as described by the institution, returns t Man charged with murder, arson after DC town house fire kills three people 10/07/2024 05:00pm • A D.C. man is facing charges after allegedly starting a town house fire that left three people dead, including a woman he'd previously been in a relationship with, police said Monday. D.C. police arrested Robert Simpson, 56, of Southeast, and charged him with three counts of murder and arson in What the Aurora weekend forecast looks like 10/04/2024 04:19pm • Once more to the delight of skywatchers and wannabe Northern Lights chasers, space weather conditions are currently predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)  to be favorable this weekend for seeing Aurora. SWPC Forecasters have issue Part of the National Mall became a giant pickleball court 09/30/2024 09:45am • You could see it from the top of the Washington Monument and probably hear it from underneath. That familiar sound of a pickleball hitting a paddle, inescapable in some suburbs, was once again on the National Mall in D.C. over the weekend. It's called the "National Mall of Pickleball," and it New National Law Enforcement Museum exhibit showcases the art of law enforcement officers 09/30/2024 08:58am • A new art exhibition at the National Law Enforcement Museum in D.C. features artwork by 50 active and retired law enforcement officers from around the U.S. “Crossing to School” painting by Shannon Cockett. (Courtesy Shannon Cockett) Shannon Cockett, a three-time victim of crime, who found Boo! Opening night of popular Field of Screams delayed amid Montgomery Co. permit issues 09/27/2024 08:52am • For over two decades, the popular Field of Screams Maryland at the Olney Boys and Girls Club has been hailed as a Hollywood-caliber haunted attraction. But Friday's scheduled opening night has been canceled, amid a yearslong permit dispute with Montgomery County. WTOP takes an exclusive look at what Looking for a laugh? SNL alum Leslie Jones headlines in downtown DC this weekend 09/26/2024 02:14pm • The "Because They're Funny" comedy festival is coming to The Wharf in D.C. this weekend — three days of mirth for people who love watching comedy performances, and those considering a career in trying to make others laugh. Promoter Jeff Friday said the festival is scheduled to run Friday throug Things to do in the DC area: Art All Night, Virginia Beer Festival … and more! 09/26/2024 04:44am • This weekend, the District is hosting a citywide celebration of art and culture with vibrant performances and dining opportunities across all eight wards. Art All Night, on Friday and Saturday, occurs from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., with both the visual and performing arts showcased in indoor and outdoor