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Military hikes aim to create connection, highlight suicide prevention 06/23/2023 08:31am • Hikes planned for this weekend across the nation, including D.C., aim to connect U.S. military members and prevent suicide. Tens of thousands of military members have gathered over the years for the Irreverent Warriors silkies hikes. "Our mission statement is very clear, we bring veterans toge Frederick Jazz Fest brings live music to beautiful park, former burned-down building 06/22/2023 04:03am • This weekend is a good time for D.C. folks to head up Interstate 270 to Frederick, Maryland, if they want to hear great live music. The seventh annual Frederick Jazz Festival returns on both Saturday and Sunday. "We started in 2017," founder John Maestri told WTOP. "All of the venues ar Smithsonian Solstice Saturday returns to celebrate long summer days all night long 06/19/2023 07:03am • At museums up and down the National Mall you'll find parties, performances and late-night exhibitions to celebrate Smithsonian Solstice Saturday, June 24. Solstice Saturday allows visitors to explore multiple museums and exhibits after regular business hours to celebrate the June solstice (the da Fresher, warmer air ahead of DC Pride celebrations 06/10/2023 10:06am • Unlike the past few days, being active outdoors Saturday shouldn't be too strenuous on the lungs for most D.C.-area residents. Here's what you need to know (and some ideas on where to go). Air quality throughout the D.C. region is expected to remain of moderate quality throughout Saturday — mak What you need to know about getting around DC during Capital Pride this weekend 06/09/2023 04:41pm • Over 600,000 people are expected to descend on D.C. this weekend to celebrate Capital Pride, which could lead to an increase in traffic and Metro ridership. Here's what you need to know about the events and some tips for getting around. Events The Capital Pride Parade will take place Saturday, DC's air quality continues improving, region shifts to Code Yellow 06/09/2023 01:45pm • The air quality in the D.C. region improved to Code Yellow Friday morning following days of an unhealthy atmosphere due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Yet, it still remains unhealthy for some groups. Here's what you need to know. Changing to Code Yellow In a statement, the Metropolitan Washingt Trolley Trail Day returns to Prince George's Co. this weekend 06/08/2023 12:50pm •   For Hyattsville leaders, the hope is that the community will turn out to offer input on the future of The Spot, a pop-up park that sits along the trail at Hamilton Street. (WTOP/John Domen) It started in 2019, and then had to stop because of the pandemic. But this Saturday, Trolley Tra Arlington roads closed Saturday and Sunday for Armed Forces Cycling Classic 06/03/2023 12:07pm • Some roads in Arlington, Virginia, are closed this weekend for the two-day 2023 Armed Forces Cycling Classic. The event, now in its 25th year, features three races of amateur cyclists drafting and zooming around Clarendon and Crystal City. The 2023 Challenge Ride and Crystal Cup will be on Sat Where to find 'The Mother of All Yard Sales' in DC this weekend 06/02/2023 12:45pm • A 36-year-old tradition in Adams Morgan is back this weekend and it has earned the title "Mother of All Yard Sales." Every year, Adams Morgan residents are given the chance to participate in the neighborhood sale. This year, it includes 43 households taking part on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p Virginia comedians compete in contest to find America's Funniest Veterans & Military Spouses 05/31/2023 04:11am • Memorial Day weekend was a somber occasion to remember those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. This weekend, Operation HEAL*ARIOUS provides therapeutic laughter as a Virginia comedian competes in the America's Funniest Veterans & Military Spouses contest on Sunday, June DC has fewer big conventions on the books, but that's not a concern 05/30/2023 10:35am • Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Courtesy Events DC) Business travel in the D.C. region and nationwide has made a comeback. It is still shy of pre-pandemic levels, but a recent survey by the American Hotel and Lodging Association shows it is getting closer. Of business travelers AHLA Let's Go! Music Festival returns to Annapolis headlined by Live, 311, Chris Young 05/30/2023 04:01am • The Let's Go! Music Festival is returning to Annapolis, Maryland, at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds this weekend. The third annual event features three straight days of music with Live and Collective Soul on Friday; 311, Cold War Kids and Lit on Saturday; and country-music stars Chris Yo Commemorating Memorial Day with events in the DC area 05/29/2023 08:00am • Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and there are plenty of events scheduled in the D.C. region to honor those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Here are some of the ceremonies and activities happening in the area this weekend. D.C. United Prayer March  The yearly United House Pra 'Rolling to Remember' returns to the nation's capital, advocating for missing servicemembers 05/28/2023 02:53pm • Thousands of motorcycles, many adorned with American flags, streamed out of the Pentagon and drove to D.C. Sunday afternoon for the annual "Rolling to Remember" demonstration ride. The ride, which took the place of "Rolling Thunder" after its final event in 2019, is about remembering those missin Mayor Bowser tests the waters to kick off pool openings across DC 05/26/2023 09:37pm • Pool season in D.C. is officially underway! Friday afternoon, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the DC Department of Parks and Recreation at the Randall Pool in Southwest D.C. to kick off Memorial Day weekend with a splash. The mayor was on hand to test the waters—literally—jumping in with k