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The National Park Service will implement new safety measures on the George Washington Memorial Parkway starting later in 2021. The adjustments will affect the section between Alexandria and Mount Vernon.

The walk-up vaccine appointments will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to Baltimore in May just in time for spring! The event features train rides, games, character appearances, and exclusive merchandise.

Twenty-six Baltimore City Recreation Centers and related programs reopened on Monday, and the new Cahill Fitness and Wellness Center will open on April 10.

Highlights include a wine festival, shopping pop-up, and a virtual 5K for a well-known charity. Here's your weekend roundup for Friday, April 9, to Sunday, April 11.

The Maryland Zoo gets two new residents, but of course, after they quarantined. They were transferred in November and are adjusting to their new home.

Looking for a family-friendly, in-person race this spring? Head to Marine Base Quantico for this 5-miler!

Rutgers leads the way in DC-area universities considering requiring the COVID-19 vaccine before fall semester.

One of summer's best foods is also free for the taking if you know how to to go crabbing! Here are some easy methods for a beginner that will have you out on the water in no time.

Because a trip to the beach isn't the same without your furry friend.

Driving in D.C. can be an anxiety-inducing, white-knuckle experience that not everyone can handle. Here's why.

Summer days spent outside often mean the occasional sunburn, no matter how careful you are. Here are some simple home remedies to make you feel better.

The city’s first 100% self-pour pub and restaurant is coming this spring to southeast Washington, D.C. The new pub, Tap99, gets its name from the 99 different types of drinks that it offers, including beer, wine, cider, and premixed cocktails.

The company known for providing D.C. with rental bikes and scooters has a new vehicle to add to the fleet. We have a new way to get around the city, with Lime's e-mopeds making their debut in the nation's capital.

Everyone 16 and over is now eligible to pre-register for the state's mass vaccination sites.

The new tax would almost double the existing tax on sugary drinks. The councilmember hopes it encourages people to drink less of the sugary sodas that lead to chronic disease.

Colorado State University (CSU) researchers were examining the use of baffles (often a long deterrent, sometimes in a shape of a stovepipe, a cone, and more) to protect the nests of Micronesia starlings on Guam when they noticed snakes hitching their way up trees in a unique way.

Why should I compost? Well, the answer is simple—it's beneficial for the environment, it reduces waste, it improves soil health, it conserves resources, and it's rewarding!

April is Earth Month, and Starbucks is celebrating by giving you the chance to win freebies and discounts. Similar to its Starbucks for Life game, this game combines instant-win but with puzzles, for an added twist.

Preparations for Prince Phillip's funeral are underway, and here's everything we know thus far. Prince Phillip's funeral will take place on Saturday, April 17, at 3 p.m. (BST), at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Six people experienced a rare and dangerous blot clot after receiving the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.

Pleasant and sweet, but with no real substance is the best way to describe this latest original movie from Netflix. Sure, "Thunder Force" stars powerhouse actors like Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, but the paper-thin plot will have you guessing the ending about 20 minutes in.

With so many Amazon Prime Video Originals and other classic movie and TV titles, you'll have plenty to binge-watch this month! Here's everything coming to and leaving Amazon Prime in April 2021.

Here we go again: it's allergy season. But before you reach for that over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed medication, let’s discuss what causes allergies and what the best way is to naturally control them!