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It’s a Heatwave. Stay Cool This Weekend The heat index may get to near 115 this weekend. Today through Sunday, expect temperatures in the high-90s to 100 degrees. If possible, plan a weekend around staying cool. A heat emergency is in effect for the District. Some city pools and Read More

Have a Cool Time This Hot Weekend It is the weekend before the Fourth of July, and if you are in town, an abbreviated version of the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival is here for two days ONLY. But with a hazy, hot and humid forecast with temperatures saying in the low- to mid-90s, Read More

Have Summer Fun in the Sun This Weekend It is officially the first weekend of summer and the longest days of the year. Make the most of that daylight at the many events, including the Smithsonian’s Saturday Solstice, when the museums celebrate until midnight. It looks like the Read More