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Washington Gas: Lighting the way to the future Washington Gas: Lighting the way to the future 11/07/2023 01:45pm • This content is provided by Washington Gas. This past July, you might have read the WTOP article observing the official 175th anniversary of Washington Gas. Our celebrations have continued throughout the summer and fall as we look toward an exciting future of serving our many communities. 'We're not complicit in this war': Thousands march in DC in support of Palestinians, demand cease-fire 'We're not complicit in this war': Thousands march in DC in support of Palestinians, demand cease-fire 11/04/2023 11:40pm • On Saturday afternoon, thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of the District in support of Palestinians. The "National March on Washington: Free Palestine!" rally organized by the ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition brought together protesters calling for a cease-fire i GW University cancels public inauguration events as tensions build over Israel-Hamas war GW University cancels public inauguration events as tensions build over Israel-Hamas war 11/03/2023 11:44am • George Washington University canceled many in-person events to celebrate the inauguration of President Ellen Granberg on Thursday and Friday, citing "global tensions" — a move that comes amid mounting campus tension stemming from demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas War. The inauguration Free screenings, professional advice offered for National Diabetes Month in Prince George's Co. Free screenings, professional advice offered for National Diabetes Month in Prince George's Co. 11/01/2023 09:00pm • November is "National Diabetes Month," and medical professionals in Prince George's County, Maryland, are bringing attention to the illness this weekend by offering free advice and tests. "We are bringing diabetes education to the community," said Dr. Ogechi Anyaoku, a primary care physician with DC group invites everyone to grieve and celebrate Dia de los Muertos together DC group invites everyone to grieve and celebrate Dia de los Muertos together 11/01/2023 06:32pm • People around the world are celebrating Día de los Muertos on Wednesday and Thursday, honoring family, friends and loved ones that have died. While traditionally a Latino holiday, one D.C. group hopes everyone feels welcome to come and celebrate the holiday with them this weekend. Día de los Mu How some participants are prepping for this weekend's Marine Corps Marathon How some participants are prepping for this weekend's Marine Corps Marathon 10/27/2023 04:25pm • Ryan Cote’s dad was in the Marine Corps, and his family is familiar with the Marine Corps Marathon, having participated in some way six or seven times. Last year, his dad ran the marathon, and other family members did the 10K. But this year, Cote, who is from Jacksonville, Florida, but now live The Washington International Horse Show returns to Upper Marlboro The Washington International Horse Show returns to Upper Marlboro 10/27/2023 08:31am • The Washington International Horse Show is galloping around Showplace Arena through the rest of the weekend, as it returns to Upper Marlboro, Maryland, for the second year in a row. The annual event draws about 10,000 people and $9 million to the Prince George's County economy, with riders coming Nightmare in Navy Yard brings 'DC's largest Halloween party' to Capital Turnaround Nightmare in Navy Yard brings 'DC's largest Halloween party' to Capital Turnaround 10/26/2023 05:30am • Are you looking for something spooky to do this final weekend before Halloween? Do you have a killer costume that you think could win some serious cash prizes? Head to "Nightmare in Navy Yard" at the Capital Turnaround this Saturday on M Street in Southeast D.C. "It's that time of year again, Warm temperatures have Marine Corps Marathon runners watching the weather Warm temperatures have Marine Corps Marathon runners watching the weather 10/25/2023 10:10pm • With unseasonably warm temperatures in the weekend forecast, organizers of the 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon are keeping a close eye on Sunday's weather. The average high temperature for the race day for the past 14 years is 67 degrees, while Sunday's race day temperature is expected to reach Celebrate Día de los Muertos at DC's Smithsonian American Art Museum this weekend Celebrate Día de los Muertos at DC's Smithsonian American Art Museum this weekend 10/25/2023 04:39am • Kids aged 12 and younger can get their faces painted, as well as decorate paper calaveras (decorative skulls), marigold flowers and lanterns. (Courtesy Smithsonian American Art Museum/Bruce Guthrie) While Día de los Muertos isn't for another week, the Smithsonian American Art Museum in D.C. is How a service dog in training is supporting Leesburg police How a service dog in training is supporting Leesburg police 10/23/2023 05:53pm • The Leesburg Police Department in Virginia had long toyed with the idea of a wellness program involving a dog for officers, so when Officer Kristine Rzewnicki came across the nonprofit Thin Line Service Dogs over the summer, she was sold. Rzewnicki filled out an application to become a volunteer Things to do in the DC area: Halloween, fall festivals, pumpkin patches … and more! Things to do in the DC area: Halloween, fall festivals, pumpkin patches … and more! 10/22/2023 07:21am • This weekend and beyond, the calendar is chock-full of spooky fun, including fall festivals, haunted trails, corn mazes, pumpkin picking and other spooktacular things to do. Every Thursday WTOP brings you a roundup of Things to do in the DC area. This week, we focus on some of the uncanny events DC road closures for Howard University homecoming, Race for Every Child DC road closures for Howard University homecoming, Race for Every Child 10/20/2023 12:13pm • Before the District is hit with road closures next Sunday for the 48th Marine Corps Marathon, drivers will have to contend with two more events shutting down streets this weekend. The last of Howard University's Homecoming events will kick off road closures on Friday and Saturday, as a week of ce Howard U. wants everyone to have a good (and safe) time this homecoming Howard U. wants everyone to have a good (and safe) time this homecoming 10/19/2023 11:05pm • This year's theme of Howard University's Homecoming signifies the liveliness of the historically Black university: "Revival." All this week, alumni from all over the world come back to the campus located in the heart of D.C. It's a weekslong event people plan for all year that ends this weekend w How Taylor Swift's big reputation is impacting DC-area movie theaters How Taylor Swift's big reputation is impacting DC-area movie theaters 10/16/2023 04:48pm • The love story between Taylor Swift and her fans is on full display in theaters around the D.C. area as The Eras Tour film has Swifties dancing, singing and, of course, trading friendship bracelets. The pop star's big reputation made for sold-out theaters and between $95 million and $97 opening w
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