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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Memorial Day, Rolling Thunder Road Closures

The annual Rolling Thunder event will be shutting down several streets this weekend.

Metro Track Work Scheduled For Memorial Day Weekend

Four Orange Line stations and two Red Line stations are closed throughout Memorial Day weekend.

Active Duty Service Members Receive Free Admission To 'Honoring Service To America'

There's a special benefit for members of the military visiting Colonial Williamsburg this weekend.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Iconic Ocean City Pier Reopens For Memorial Day Weekend

The iconic fishing pier in Ocean City, severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy, reopened to the public earlier today just in time for the summer season.

TAPS Helps Families Of The Fallen Heal

Some 2,200 volunteers and family members of the fallen are participating in events this weekend to promote healing.

Analysis: Republicans' Immigration Bill Could Come At Expense Of Democrats' Visa Bill

David Hawkings, political columnist at Hawkings Here for Roll Call, talks about the latest behind a Virginia lawmaker's push to get a high-skill immigration bill in the House.

Celebrate Hawaii At The Smithsonian This Weekend

Hawaii is thousands of miles from D.C., but this weekend you'll be to celebrate island arts and culture at the Smithsonian.

Outdoor Pool Season Kicks Off This Weekend

It's Memorial Day weekend, which means that outdoor pools will be opening to the public.

Maryland Man Remains On Sex Offender Registry After Appeal

A man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1983 is still on the state's sex offender registry, even though he won an appeal to have it removed.

Southbound Lanes On 14th Street NW Reopened To Traffic

Motorists still can't drive up 14th Street between Pennsylvania and New York Avenues, but the southbound lanes are open.

Six Virginia Tribes Seek Federal Recognition

The tribes are recognized by the United Kingdom, but not the United States—thus denying them benefits enjoyed by other Native American tribes throughout the country.

Memorial Day Drivers Deal With Higher Gas Prices

Unlike past Memorial Day long weekends, gas prices in the region are on the rise.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Lawmakers Hold Hearing On Expanded Anti-Abortion Bill

The U.S. House Judiciary Sub-committee held a hearing into a bill that was initially intended to restrict abortions in D.C. alone, but is now being expanded nationally.

Should Attorney General Step Down To Run For Governor?

Ken Cuccinelli's decision to maintain his position as Virginia's attorney general during his run for governor has raised concerns.

Maryland Gas Tax Hike To Increase Gas Inspections

Maryland's gas tax increase this summer will bring an increase in something else: gas inspections and paperwork at stations.

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