Collect Acorns For a Good Cause This Fall

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/28 9:15A Jessica Ruf

If you have the autumnal habit of admiring neat-looking acorns while out on walks this time of year, this volunteer opportunity may be for you: a Potomac Conservancy program is rallying people to collect acorns and nuts, so they can be donated to...

There are now pickleball courts on the National Mall — for the next 3 days

WTOP News 9/28 8:34A Nick Iannelli

The National Mall is commonly packed with local commuters and tourists from around the country and the world, but now there are also pickleball enthusiasts heading that way to play their favorite game. From Thursday through Saturday, nine...

How to stargaze in DC (Yes, there's light pollution but the Harvest Moon also counts!)

NBC DC (Local) 9/28 8:16A Allison Hageman

Astronomical fall is here , and a Harvest Moon is rising. So, cue the apple picking, pumpkin carving and getting lost in corn mazes as the autumn season symbolizes abundance and gratitude. Something...

The Weekend Scene: World Culture Festival, Art All Night and more things to do around DC

NBC DC (Local) 9/28 6:56A Sophia Barnes and Tommy McFly, N

Hello to everyone who has an opinion on McDonald’s Mambo Sauce (no, not mumbo!) and/or the potential government shutdown ! You may want to send off Xiao Ji Qi, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian or visit the World Culture Festival on Friday or Saturday, just...

October Culture Guide: 55 Things to Do in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/28 5:44A Briana Thomas

Happy Thursday, everyone! There will be lots to do around town in October—from Snallygaster and Adams Morgan PorchFest, to the launch of the Shakespeare Everywhere Festival. Here s a look ahead at some of the best events to attend. Best Things to...

Envisioning Metro of the future: Riders weigh options, commuting possibilities

WTOP News 9/28 4:20A Neal Augenstein

An Orange Line train waits for passengers to board at the Vienna Metro station in Fairfax County, Virginia. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) An Orange Line train waits for passengers to board at the Vienna...

DC is among leaders for electric vehicle sales

WTOP News 9/28 3:50A Jeff Clabaugh

Electric vehicles, both plug-in and hybrid, represented 9.1% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the second quarter of this year, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. That s up from 6.6% in the second quarter of 2022 — and when...

DC teens graduate Howard University Hospital anti-violence program

WTOP News 9/28 12:24A Dick Uliano

Teenagers make up a large part of D.C. s rising homicide rate but Howard University Hospital is trying to steer them away from violence and onto a positive path in life. The Howard University ENGAGE...

Latin dance pop ups ‘bringing people together’ through shared language of movement in DC

WTOP News 9/27 11:51P Matt Kaufax

People seen dancing at a recent salsa dancing event hosted by La Gozadera in D.C. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

Child Care at a Crossroads: COVID pandemic exacerbated decline in DC-area child care facilities

WTOP News 9/27 11:03P John Domen

The number of child care providers, especially in-home child care providers, was on a steady decline before the pandemic. But the pandemic only exacerbated the problem, driving some out of business while dissuading others from starting new child...

2 killed, 3 hospitalized after shooting in Northeast DC

WTOP News 9/27 6:02P Kate Corliss

Five people were shot at 14th Street and Saratoga Avenue in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday night, the District s Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith confirmed at a news conference. Around 9:50 p.m., DC Police arrived on the scene where it was...

‘Lax security protocols’ at Cru Lounge played a role in deadly weekend shooting, police say

WTOP News 9/27 4:53P Mike Murillo

Behind closed doors, D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board discussed a call by D.C. police for the alcohol license of a nightclub to be pulled after a deadly shooting on Sunday. In a letter to the board, Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith...

In the hot seat, DC’s acting police chief makes case for her leadership

WTOP News 9/27 1:25P Nick Iannelli

As homicide numbers continue to rise in D.C., the city s acting police chief is defending her record and making the case for her confirmation. Pamela Smith, who was sworn in as acting chief in July, appeared before the D.C. Council s public...

If remote work is here to stay, the downtown power lunch is not

WTOP News 9/27 10:25A John Domen

Baker's Daughter on the corner of 12th and K Street NW. (WTOP/John Domen) Baker's Daughter on the corner of 12th and K Street NW. (WTOP/John Domen) If remote work is here to stay, then it s going to...

Ukraine-born Georgetown professor receives top honors from the Ukrainian President

WTOP News 9/27 8:33A Luke Lukert

Georgetown Professor Maryna Baydyuk receives an award from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Courtesy United Help Ukraine) Georgetown Professor Maryna Baydyuk receives an award from Ukraine...