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Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver to participate in N. Virginia's Fall for the Book Festival 10/25/2021 11:50am • Listen to the full conversation on our podcast "Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley." The 23rd annual Fall for the Book Festival, based out of George Mason University, runs this week in Northern Virginia. This Friday afternoon, Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver will discuss their new ch Review: ‘The Harder They Fall’ is stylish neo-western starring hidden figures of Old West 10/22/2021 12:18pm • If you wondered what the next evolution of the genre might look like after Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns and Quentin Tarantino's cinephile homages, hold onto your saddle. Filmmaker Jeymes Samuel crafts a rip-roaring ride in "The Harder They Fall," packed with Black Hollywood icons spittin 'Unacceptable' behavior prompts new Montgomery Co. schools' sports safety rules 10/22/2021 07:11am • Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland's largest public school district, is out with new safety rules for sports competitions in an aim to keep fans and spectators safe and under control. The move comes after a fight last Friday at Seneca Valley High School, which was hosting rival Northwest Congressional Chorus hosts Halloween concert 'A Nightmare on G Street' 10/20/2021 11:28am • Are you looking for something family friendly to do on Halloween weekend? The Congressional Chorus presents a special concert called "A Nightmare on G Street" at the Church of the Epiphany on 10th and G Streets Northwest near the White House Gift Shop on Friday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 3 What to know about Metro's Tuesday delays 10/19/2021 06:05pm • Metrorail's reduced service pattern will continue through the weekend as investigators probe the derailment of a 7000-series Blue Line car. The rapid transit system has cut train frequency through at least Sunday after pulling its 7000-series cars from service on orders from its safety watchdog. Ron Rivera understands fans being upset about late Sean Taylor announcement 10/15/2021 04:52pm • Rivera understands why fans are upset about Taylor announcement originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWhen the Washington Football Team made the announcement it was holding the official jersey retirement ceremony for franchise legend Sean Taylor just three days before the event on Su Weekend Road and Rail: Shutdown of I-66 and Md. 355; Metro single tracking 10/15/2021 04:32am • There is a possibility of rain Saturday night, but for now the Virginia Department of Transportation is planning to close Interstate 66 for a bridge demolition. Meanwhile, in Maryland, Route 355 will need to close again to address flood damage. Here’s what you need to know: Roadwork Virginia DC vigil to honor more than 700 fallen law enforcement officers 10/14/2021 09:16am • The names of more than 700 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 2019 will be formally dedicated to D.C.'s National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Thursday. With the addition of 701 names this year, the total number of officers honored at the National Mall memoria Hot crabs, hot politics but cooler weather as politicos gather on Eastern Shore 10/14/2021 06:09am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The J. Millard Tawes Clam Bake and Crab Feast, a beloved ritual of summer temporarily transferred to autumn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Weekend Road and Rail: Full closure on Outer Loop, Suitland Parkway to close; Metro work brings single tracking 10/08/2021 07:05am • We have rain in the forecast with full closures planned on the Outer Loop of the Virginia Beltway, Suitland Parkway and ramps from the Beltway to the Clara Barton Parkway. Metro continues its shutdown with Saturday maintenance bringing single tracking. Here’s what you need to know if you're tra Hit the trails: Big Anne Arundel Co. bike ride set for Sunday 10/01/2021 03:02pm • If you're driving in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, this weekend, expect to see a lot of people on two wheels: The seventh annual Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 takes place Sunday. The community bike ride offers options for riders with varying abilities. All of the ride's proceeds are donated t Weekend Road and Rail: Transform 66 changes, 295 improvements and a march in DC 10/01/2021 04:18am • Another fantastic fall forecast is in store for this weekend, which means all elements will be conducive for any scheduled roadwork. The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project presses on with a few changes ahead. There are planned closures associated with the I-295/DC-295 Project this weekend a Six Flags to scale back hours after fights 09/30/2021 11:05am • BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Six Flags America is scaling back hours during its annual Halloween events after a series of fights broke out over the weekend at at the amusement park in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. A melee prompted the park to close an hour early Saturday and the park said it wi Alexandria Symphony returns with 'Beethoven's Fifth & Rhapsody' 09/29/2021 12:25pm • The Alexandria Symphony had performed consistently for 78 years. Suddenly, it found itself sidelined for the past 18 months due to the pandemic. "The essence of what we do as an orchestra is put lots of people on stage, have them blow air around each other, and try to do it in front of hu Heavy traffic expected for Maryland Renaissance Festival 09/29/2021 10:37am • A performance at the Maryland Renaissance Festival is seen. (Courtesy Shawn Cook) Grab your goblets and your costumes and ... be prepared for heavy traffic during the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival coming to Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Ad