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Driver marks 40 years of 'Grave Digger' as Monster Jam revs into FedEx Field 06/08/2022 12:30am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo0tvef38UA Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” This year marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic monster truck Grave Digger. On Saturday, the truck revs into Monster Jam at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. "This year is What a night at DC’s new Waldorf Astoria will set you back 06/03/2022 12:00pm • The Waldorf Astoria in D.C. is definitely for well-heeled travelers. (Courtesy Hilton Hotels) The former Trump Hotel at the historic Old Post Office Pavilion in D.C. has already reopened as the Waldorf Astoria, barely three weeks after the Trump signs came down. The hotel is definitely for well- Weekend Road and Rail: I-495 Next, I-66 stops, Metro shutdowns 06/03/2022 05:03am • The shoulder lane on the Capital Beltway closed this week with overnight multiple lane closures planned into the weekend for the 495 Next Project. The I-66 Express Lanes Project will see a ramp-up in paving and additional overnight stops. Metro has two shutdowns this weekend. Here’s what to loo DC Black Pride back in person this Memorial Day weekend ahead of Pride Month 05/30/2022 06:28am • Pride Month is often celebrated in June with rainbows and what some deem as easy-to-criticize consumption of branded products. However, Memorial Day weekend also acts as a days-early celebration of Black LGBTQ+ communities through DC's Black Pride. Black Pride weekend kicked off on May 26 — its Memorial Day 2022: What's open, what's closed 05/30/2022 04:43am • Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 30, this year, bringing various closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region that residents might want to be aware of. Apart from the usual closures during a federal holiday — public school districts, the U.S. Postal Service, banks and federal courts — Rolling to Remember brings thousands to DC to honor, advocate for veterans 05/29/2022 11:11am • If you heard thunder in D.C. this weekend, it may have been the return of Rolling to Remember: a massive event, bringing tens of thousands together to advocate for veterans. "They're coming together with the purpose of raising awareness for our prisoners of war," Joe Chenelly, AMVETS national exe Flower laying at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier opened to public 05/28/2022 08:20pm • Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery were given the rare opportunity to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In groups large and small, people placed flowers in front of the tomb, creating a colorful and growing tribute of roses, daisies and carnations. Memorial Day News Mayor Bowser makes a splash as DC pools open for the summer 05/28/2022 04:43pm • Mayor Muriel Bowser made a splash Saturday as she joined neighbors, kids and parents for the official summer opening of D.C.'s outdoor pools. At the Upshur Recreation Center in Northwest, Bowser pronounced, "I didn't wear my flip-flops … but I did wear my bathing suit." Moments later, the mayor Comet that split apart in 1995 could produce rare meteor storm 05/28/2022 08:38am • It may be a long shot, but "something spectacular" may be coming to the skies this holiday weekend. Experts say there is the potential for people living anywhere in the Americas to see an extremely rare meteor storm on Memorial Day after the sun goes down. The meteors may be visible as Earth From WTOP's Election Desk: DC drop boxes open, and a rough night for Trump 05/27/2022 05:59am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through Nov. as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Drop boxes open in DC Voters in the na Weekend Road and Rail: Memorial Day events, Beltway shifts and Metro shutdown 05/27/2022 04:41am • Rolling into a long holiday weekend, most road work is suspended except for a few long-term work zones. This Memorial Day weekend will be the same. There will be a few events to take note of, and changes on Metrorail. Here’s what to expect this weekend. D.C. This Memorial Day weekend will mar Delmarva beaches hoping for another record-breaking year 05/27/2022 04:27am • This is part of WTOP’s coverage of the Delmarva beaches leading into the summer season. Read more. It might not look like it yet, but summer unofficially begins this weekend. For those visiting the Delmarva beaches, they can't wait for it to arrive. "Last year we ended up having the busiest All Elite Wrestling head Tony Khan is jacked for Sunday's 'Double or Nothing' PPV 05/27/2022 02:28am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” All Elite Wrestling airs its "Double or Nothing" pay-per-view this Sunday in Las Vegas. AEW President and CEO Tony Khan joined WTOP to get jacked up for the big event. "Tonight is the last stop on the road to 'Double or Not Some of the DC region's outdoor pools open this weekend 05/25/2022 05:40pm • When Montgomery County, Maryland's outdoor pools open this weekend, some folks might be out of town or otherwise occupied, but it's going to be a long summer — so there's still time to learn about water safety. "We're excited to offer a Water Safety Day on June 4," said Montgomery County Depart Flood warnings, power outages remain after severe thunderstorms pass through DC 05/22/2022 11:59pm • Flood Warnings remain in effect until 4:15 a.m. Monday morning for the following areas: In Maryland, the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County. Power outages continue to affect thousands of residents in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax counties. Sunday was a dr