Joshua Barlow

Washington, D.C.

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Winter weather moves MLK parade inside. Mayor Bowser says ‘I like it’

Jan 19, 2025 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

The cold, wet weather did not stop the 20th annual MLK Holiday Peace Walk and Parade from marching on. Instead of facing the freezing temperatures, marching bands, dance troops and other clubs performed inside the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Those performing lined up outside and marched a short distance through Southeast D.C. before entering the arena on Oak Dr in Congress Heights. The move inside seemed to be a hit with those performing in the parade.
Montgomery Co. police officer injured after crash causes vehicle fire

Dec 20, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

A police officer in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was hospitalized Friday night after a vehicle collided with his cruiser, causing it to catch fire. The Montgomery County Police Department told WTOP that around 4:30 p.m., the officer was en route to a report of shots fired. As he was driving on Snouffer School Road on his way to the scene, police said another vehicle coming from Flower Hill Way collided with his cruiser, causing the fire.
Free fares for New Year’s Eve — and other Metro holiday updates - WTOP News

Dec 20, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

For those moving about during the holidays, Metro has updated its hours and service for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Here’s what you need to know. If you and your companions are looking to imbibe, or avoid the roads — WMATA announced fares for both Metrorail and Metrobus will be free on New Year’s Eve after 8 p.m. until closing at 2 a.m., thanks to a partnership with Miller Lite and Coors Light’s Free Rides Program. No SmarTrip cards are needed during this time.
Slipping up, 2 suspects charged with stealing used cooking oil in Silver Spring

Dec 20, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Two suspects were arrested this week after police said they were trying to steal large amounts of used cooking oil from restaurants in Silver Spring, Maryland. In a news release, Montgomery County police said 24-year-old Michael Cordones-Lopez and 61-year-old Patricio Cardones-Molina were apprehended Tuesday after officers observed them breaking into two locked grease dumpsters belonging to the Fillmore Silver Spring and Amina Thai restaurant.
‘Fill the Boat’ hopes to collect toys for children victims of Hurricane Helene

Dec 4, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Moving full steam ahead. A local nonprofit and emergency responders from Montgomery County, Maryland, are teaming up this Saturday to collect toys for children in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. “Fill the Boat” is an annual event meant to collect and distribute toys to children through various charities in the D.C. area. This year, because of the ongoing plight of those affected by Hurricane Helene, the focus shifted to aiding the community of Ashe County, North Carolina.
Thousands across Northeast DC under boil water advisory

Dec 3, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Thousands of residents in Northeast D.C. are under a boil water advisory due to a drop in pressure that could affect water safety. Currently, affected areas include: River Terrace, Mayfair, Eastland Gardens, Kenilworth, Deanwood, Central Northeast, and Anacostia Park, according to DC Water. Other areas of Northeast D.C. not listed above have also received the Boil Water Advisory via public safety text. If you receive the warning, consider it applicable to your area.
Smash Records celebrates 4 decades in DC with Black Cat show

Nov 30, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Smash Records in Adams Morgan is celebrating 40 years in business with a concert Saturday night at Black Cat on 14th Street. The small record shop, which caters to rock, punk and hard core music, opened in Georgetown in 1984 in a small storefront near the Key Bridge. The store sells vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, T-shirts and other clothing — all focusing on the punk, rock and indie genres.
Rainy Thursday: Thanksgiving brings parades, football and plenty of mud to DC area

Nov 28, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Thanksgiving has arrived, but if you’re not already where you need to be for the holiday feast, you may not feel so grateful — at least on the morning of. Showers that began overnight Wednesday in the D.C. area are expected to continue through the morning, with up to an anticipated half an inch of rain and patchy fog. If you still have to travel, give yourself a little bit of extra time — or delay your departure a bit and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which ends at noon.
What’s open, closed for Thanksgiving in the DC area

Nov 25, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Trying to work out plans for the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping that follows? To give you a head start, here’s what will be open and what will be closed in the D.C. area for the holiday. Metro said that the transit system will run on a Sunday schedule for Thanksgiving Day and return to its normal service on Friday. D.C.-area school systems are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, and many other services — such as banks and the Postal Service — are observing the holiday as well.
Smoke bomb, fugitive discovered during traffic stop in Northern Virginia

Nov 3, 2024 | wtop.com | Joshua Barlow

Police in Alexandria, Virginia, said officers discovered both a wanted fugitive and a commercial-grade smoke bomb during a Saturday afternoon traffic stop on King Street. Alexandria police said officers were conducting a “felony traffic stop of a vehicle” in the 1600 block of King Street around 12:56 p.m., when the bomb was found. The area of King Street between Commonwealth Ave. and Harvard St. was closed for about 2 hours as the fire department, K-9 unit and county bomb squad investigated.