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  • An Amish family riding in a black buggy drawn by a horse. (Photo Troyer's Amish Tours/Facebook)

    Road Trip

    A visit to Holmes County, Ohio, about an eight-hour drive from the DMV, is a trip back in time to when settlers drove across the county in horse and buggy.Read More
    25 Jul 2021
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  • People watching a movie at Can I Kick It? on the lawn of the National Building Museum. (Photo: Shaolin Jazz/Facebook)

    Outdoor Movie Guide

    Summer is here. Cool off and relax with outdoor movie screenings. We have complied a list of free movies under the stars in the DMV.Read More
    28 Jun 2021
    Mark Heckathorn
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  • Pardo (front), Jessica (left) and Dion (right) pose for a selfie aboard the plane. (Photo: Sherly Pardo)

    Flying Solo

    I Want Them to Know How Much It Meant Area Woman Only Passenger on Flight to Say Goodbye to Mom A McLean woman flying home to see her dying mother one last time was the only passenger on herRead More
    06 Apr 2020
    Mark Heckathorn
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  • A closeup of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (Photo: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

    Coronavirus Closures

    National Mall Closed Around Tidal Basin Closures Affect Schools, Sports, Restaurants The novel coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. So far, 116 peopleRead More
    12 Mar 2020
    Mark Heckathorn
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  • Ice skaters at Washington Harbor fill the rink, which is illuminated in blue and purple with white lights lining the rink. (Photo: Washington Harbour)

    Hit the Ice

    Strap on the Skates at These Outdoor Rinks The DMV has fairly moderate temperatures year-round. But during the winter, when cold Canadian winds whistle down the Potomac River, make the best of itRead More
    23 Nov 2019
    Mark Heckathorn
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An Amish family riding in a black buggy drawn by a horse. (Photo Troyer's Amish Tours/Facebook)

Road Trip

25 Jul 2021
Mark Heckathorn
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Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum, Amish, Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center, Behalt, Colorful Cookery, Der Dutchman, Holmes County, Inn at Honey Run, Mennonite, Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen, Ohio, Tarragon, Troyer's Amish Tours, World's Largest Cuckoo Clock, Yoder's Amish Home
A visit to Holmes County, Ohio, about an eight-hour drive from the DMV, is a trip back in time to when settlers drove across the county in horse and buggy.
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People watching a movie at Can I Kick It? on the lawn of the National Building Museum. (Photo: Shaolin Jazz/Facebook)

Outdoor Movie Guide

28 Jun 2021
Mark Heckathorn
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2021, Adam's Morgan, Adams Capitol Hill, Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, Downtown D.C. BID, Dumbarton House, Farragut Square, films, Gaithersburg, Golden Cinema, Golden Triangle BID, Judiciary Square, Kenlands Mansion, Library of Congress, Mosaic District, National Building Museum, National Harbor, outdoor movies, summer, Thomas Jefferson Building, UDC, union market, Van Ness, Van Ness Main Street
Summer is here. Cool off and relax with outdoor movie screenings. We have complied a list of free movies under the stars in the DMV.
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Pardo (front), Jessica (left) and Dion (right) pose for a selfie aboard the plane. (Photo: Sherly Pardo)

Flying Solo

06 Apr 2020
Mark Heckathorn
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American Eagle, boston, coronavirus, dementia, Dion, Dunkin' Donuts, Flight, flight attendants, Haiti, hospice, Jessica, kindness, McLean, mom, Mother!, pandemic, Passenger, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Sandra Wilkins, Sheryl Pardo, social distancing, The Urban Institute
I Want Them to Know How Much It Meant Area Woman Only Passenger on Flight to Say Goodbye to Mom A McLean woman flying home to see her dying mother one last time was the only passenger on her recent flight.   Sheryl Pardo’s mother, Sandra Wilkins, entered hospice care in the
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A closeup of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (Photo: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Coronavirus Closures

12 Mar 2020
Mark Heckathorn
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9:30 club, American Israel public Affairs Committee, American University, Bloom Watch, Capitol Visitor Center, Cherry Blossom Kite Festival, coronavirus, COVID-19, D.C. Armory, D.C. Department of Health, D.C. Environmental Film Festival, Diana Mayhew, Episcopal churches, Events DC, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, howard university, IMP Concerts, Lincoln Theatre, Muriel Bowser, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Natonal Park Service, NBA, NCAA, opening ceremony, peak bloom, Pink Tie Party, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, Rock 'n' Roll D.C. Marathon, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Scope It Out 5K, St. Patrick's Day Parade, state of emergency, The Anthem, The Entertainment and Sports Complex, tidal basin, U Street Music Hall, U.S. Capitol, Utah Jazz, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Warner Theatre, Washington National Cathedral, welcome area, Yoshino cherry trees
National Mall Closed Around Tidal Basin Closures Affect Schools, Sports, Restaurants The novel coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. So far, 116 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in D.C. with 2 deaths, 244 cases in Maryland with 3
Read More
Ice skaters at Washington Harbor fill the rink, which is illuminated in blue and purple with white lights lining the rink. (Photo: Washington Harbour)

Hit the Ice

23 Nov 2019
Mark Heckathorn
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Cameron Run Regional Park, Canal Park, Capitol Riverfront, georgetown, Ice & Lights, Ice skating, National Gallery of Art, outdoor, Pentagon Row, Reston Town Center, Rockville Town Square, Scuplture Garden, Silver Spring, skates, skating rinks, The Wharf, Veterans Plaza, Washington Harbour
Strap on the Skates at These Outdoor Rinks The DMV has fairly moderate temperatures year-round. But during the winter, when cold Canadian winds whistle down the Potomac River, make the best of it by strapping on some skates and going for a spin around the ice. Area ice skating
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A gazebo and trees at Cameron Run decorated in lights. (Photo: Nova Parks)

Holiday Happenings

23 Nov 2019
Mark Heckathorn
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Botanic Gardens, Brookside Gardens, Bull Run Regional Park, Bulle Run Festival of Lights, Cameron Run Park, Chanukah, christmas, CityCenterDC, Downtown Holiday Market, Ellipse, Enchantment, Festival of Lights, Garden of Lights, Gaylord National Resort, Georgetown Glow, holiday, Holiday in the Park, Ice & Lights, ICE!, Light Yards, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights, Meriweather Symphony of Lights, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Mount Vernon, National Christmas Tree, National Menorah, National Zoo, Nationals Park, Season's Greenings, Seneca State Park, Six Flags America, The Nutcracker, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Washington Ballet, Werner Theatre, Winter Lights Festival, Yards Park, Zoolights
Get in the Holiday Spirit at These Events The countdown is on to the holidays. Christmas and Chanukah will soon be here. To help get you in the holiday spirit, we have put together a list of some holiday light displays and events in the DMV. Most are free, although not all. The
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