Help Name the National Zoo’s New Cheetah Cubs
0The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is asking the public to help name the litter of four cheetah cubs born April 8. Details…
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2020 National Memorial Day Concert (LIVE Stream)
0The 2020 National Memorial Day Concert honors our veterans, servicemen and women, and military families. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you can watch the live-stream right here.
WRAP Urges Driving Safety on Super Bowl Sunday
0While the teams, site and time have been finalized, a local anti-drunk driving organization is urging the public to also develop a game plan to prevent drunk driving during this year’s “Super Bowl Sunday.”
Morning Links: 5 Things to Know Today in Alexandria
0For our Morning Links, we scanned the local papers, blogs, and news websites to find the 5 most interesting stories in the Alexandria, Virginia area you need to know.
Local Airports Celebrate Black History Month With Music
0Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will host its annual Black History Month celebration with musical performances each Thursday in February 2020.
Afternoon Links: More Beltway Tolls, 2020 Scams & more
0For our Afternoon Links, we scanned the local papers, blogs, and news websites for a roundup of news and opinion from Alexandria, Virginia and around the area. Here are some news items that caught our eye.
Nationals Agree to Terms With RH Pitcher Will Harris
0The Washington Nationals announced they have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with right-handed pitcher Will Harris on Friday.
Columbus Day Weekend One of Deadliest on Virginia Roads
0More than 80 local Virginia police agencies, as well as the Virginia State Police, will be on heightened alert over the Columbus Day weekend.
Metro Columbus Day Service Information
0On Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2019, Metro will operate service on the following schedules for Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess in the DMV.
2019 National Memorial Day Parade (LIVE) #NMDParade
0The nation’s largest Memorial Day event, the 2019 National Memorial Day parade in Washington, D.C., is set for 2:00 PM TODAY (Monday, May 27). The parade is held annually along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., starting at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets NW and ending at 17th Street.
National Fossil Hall Reopens June 8 at Smithsonian
0The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will reopen its dinosaur and fossil hall Saturday, June 8.
Bigger and better: 18,000 turn out for Bike to Work Day 2019
0Today, 18,000 Washington D.C. area commuters chose to leave their cars at home to take part in this year’s Bike to Work Day event.
