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Baking Connections: Unconventional paths to local fame for DC-area Asian-inspired pastry shops 12/01/2023 05:56am • This is part two of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the incredibly popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region.  Three local bakers have been feeding the D.C. area's appetite for pastries with an Asian flair, mirroring a nationwide hun Possible Northern Lights sighting Thursday night in DC area 11/30/2023 02:03pm • The D.C. area is enjoying a day of warming Thursday that will continue through the weekend — along with some much needed rain, which means clouds. But four big blobs of solar material violently ejected from the sun over the past several days are also due to impact earth. Known as a fairly rare Leaders move ahead on $100M sports complex for Prince William County 11/30/2023 10:20am • The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday allocated funding to advance a proposed multimillion dollar indoor athletics facility. The facility, which could be the largest of its kind in Northern Virginia, would feature an indoor pool, a hydraulic running track and hard-surface courts Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more! 11/30/2023 06:27am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. The 11th annual Christmas Markt will host approximately 50 vendors. (Phot 50 years ago this weekend, the Capital Centre opened its doors 11/28/2023 11:30pm • It's been closed for more than 20 years, but it's still a venue that so many D.C.-area natives remember. This weekend, there will be a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The arena made history when it opened in December of 1 A parade with floats … that float! The Wharf hosts the District's Holiday Boat Parade 11/27/2023 02:16am • This weekend is the perfect time to dress warm and watch dazzling holiday lights float by as the fireworks explode above. A tradition continues as The Wharf hosts the District's Holiday Boat Parade this Saturday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. "It's one of our biggest events of the year, so I highly Things to do in the DC area: Holiday lightings and parades, DC Cocktail Week … and more! 11/23/2023 07:05am • There's so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. The "Darth Fisher" public art installation by Streetart Frankey at Georgeto Got family in town for Thanksgiving? Here are 10 new movies to watch in theaters or to stream 11/22/2023 04:23am • Many folks have family members coming into town for Thanksgiving weekend. Do you need a good movie to watch on the couch or for a trip to the multiplex? Below are 10 new movies to watch at the holiday box office or on streaming: 'Dashing Through the Snow' Where to Watch: Disney+ Newly Show your thankfulness with charity 'turkey trots' and walks this week in the DC area 11/19/2023 03:10pm • Thanksgiving is all about eating well, but also about being grateful. What better way to show your gratitude than by giving back to the community and sweating off some of those calories. There are charity runs and walks throughout the D.C. area this holiday weekend, most of them on Thanksgiving m Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsburg dominates first-ever NWSL Skills Challenge 11/18/2023 05:48am • With the sun setting in San Diego, California, on Nov. 10, Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury had enough of the shenanigans. At the first-ever Skills Challenge event by the National Women's Soccer League, Kingsbury watched as event 'officials' lost count of the score to help the opposi PHOTOS: 2 million pounds of ice comes to life at National Harbor 11/17/2023 01:35pm • One of the most popular Christmas destinations in the D.C. area is back, starting this weekend. ICE has returned to National Harbor with a new theme. “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, everyone’s favorite reindeer,” said Jennifer Cerasani, director of marketing for the Gaylord Resort. #tnvbNcaMH Foundation pulls CASA funding as Maryland lawmakers seek formal apology 11/16/2023 06:02pm • A major foundation has pulled funding from CASA, the Maryland-based immigrants’ rights organization under fire for its recent pro-Palestinian tweets, and Jewish lawmakers are calling for a public apology. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the biggest and most powerful philanthr Things to do in the DC area: Thanksgiving takeout, art fairs … and more! 11/16/2023 06:10am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. Fogo de Chão's Thanksgiving To-Go Package. (Konnect Agency/Manny Rodrigu Artwork unveiled for next year's National Cherry Blossom Festival 11/16/2023 04:55am • While many are enjoying the reds and golds of fall foliage, some people are already thinking about cherry blossoms. The National Cherry Blossom Festival held its 2024 launch event Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan building in downtown D.C. "Look around this room. We have cherry blossoms in the room, PHOTOS: Veterans Day 2023 11/12/2023 12:37pm • For Veterans Day weekend, thousands across the U.S. gather to honor those who have given and sacrificed in service to their country. These photos feature events from across the country that celebrated the lives and sacrifices of those in uniform.