Environment stories in DC / Maryland / Virginia

BEST OF THE WEST END FESTIVAL ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s West End is about to throw its biggest party yet. The West End Business Association (WEBA) will host the inaugural Best of the West Festival on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 6 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park, marking the first outdoor festi

Days Cove Reclamation Co. has decided to terminate its leachate discharge permit, ceasing the release of wastewater into the Gunpowder River. This decision follows a multiyear plan approved by state leaders to close the controversial landfill located in Gunpowder Falls State Park.

Kim Coble speaks at an event in Baltimore in 2023. Coble is retiring as executive director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters in October 2026. (Photo courtesy Maryland LCV)After three decades in Maryland environmental politics, Kim Coble revealed Thursday that she will be retiring from he

Thanks to M. for sending the water starting to fill at the reflecting pool yesterday. And thanks to G. for sending below: “the fountains are back on at John Marshall Park.” 400-448 C Street, NW And thanks to another reader for sending below from Freedom Plaza “The fountain works a

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me identify a bedding company that used to have a booth inside the Painted Tree in Sterling, VA before it closed. They were such soft and cool comforter and sheet sets! I finally have a little money to buy one and found out Painted Tree closed! They sold

[Link: https://i.redd.it/3dj3u236fh5h1.jpeg] It’s hard to defend that MD drivers aren’t the worst to VA driver when we have people who park like this.. (Removed license plate for privacy, but it was an MD license)

As a middle-aged punk from the New York Tri-State area, I can still conjure Proustian memories of the Vans Warped Tour at Asbury Park in the late ’90s. If I squint hard enough, I can feel the beaming sun on my then-wrinkle-free skin. I can smell the salty Atlantic Ocean air (and other less palatable

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I'm in town for a friend's wedding dress shopping this weekend and will want to watch the Tonys on Sunday. Are there bars or something in the area that would have it on? We'll be in the Capitol Hill/Lincoln park area.

I'm new to DC and am looking to make friends in their 20s or 30s. I enjoy volunteering for really any cause, and I especially care about causes related to the environment, animals, education, or immigration. Any places you all would recommend?

UPDATE: TAKEN! Hello residents of Washington, DC. I am from Toronto. I bought tickets to the wrong location. I don't want the ticket to go to waste so I'm just throwing out a feeler if anybody was interested in going to a last-minute concert on a Sunday night to a pretty cool indie band for free

In episode 34, learn about the Western Maryland Blues Festival, Big Bounce America, and more!

The Potomac River remains a reliable source of drinking water for the Washington region despite Alexandria’s unusually dry start to 2026. Officials say water supplies remain stable even as drought conditions persist. ALEXANDRIA, VA – If your lawn looks green and your garden seems fine, you may

President Donald Trump speaks during a "Beautiful, Clean Coal" event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 4, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Behind him, left to right, are Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Arlington on Friday. More from the National Weather Service: Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington […]

Hi everyone, I’m starting a new role in Alexandria, VA at Mark Center. I need recommendation on where to park in the area. The job does not offer a parking space. Thank you in advance!

Cameras will be rolling on Sunday, June 20 at Alexandria’s “Now or Never” installation at Waterfront Park in Old Town. That’s the day of the summer solstice — the longest […] Read more on ALXnow: ‘Now or Never’ art installation at Waterfront Park to align with sun on summer solstic

anyone know what is going on at kalorama park? it’s all blocked off. was wondering since it’s so nice out.

Montgomery County is under a regional drought watch due to persistent dry conditions, prompting officials to encourage residents and businesses to conserve water. While the water supply remains stable, voluntary conservation efforts are essential to protect resources if conditions worsen.

Happy Pride Month! So many fun things to do around town this weekend. We've got: a host of Pride activities nearby; a Vietnamese Heritage Day Celebration at Cherry Hill Park; Falls Church Arts' new show; a West Falls Summer Bash at Commons Park; and new summer music and film festivals at t

Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) has proposed the conversion of parking spaces to a pocket park in the Del Ray neighborhood. The proposed pocket park would […] Read more on ALXnow: Alexandria proposes converting parking spaces to pocket park i

1460 Park Road, NW Back in March we shared the sad news that the Proprietor of Don Julio’s (Grocery/Pupuseria) Passed Away. At the time we weren’t sure if Don Julio’s would be reopening or not. I’m happy to report that have indeed reopened! Go get your pupusas (and more) at your pleasure

The Fairfax County Park Authority has unveiled event lineups for this year’s Summer Entertainment Series, which will feature more than 100 outdoor concerts, movie screenings and other free diversions. Kicking […]

Thanks to LeeAnn for sharing these great shots from Crestwood: If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generou

I found a baby raccoon on the street this morning. My first thought was to call DC Wildlife Rescue, but according to their website, they don't rescue raccoons. Anybody know of other resources in the area.

I searched through old posts but I cannot find if anyone commented or provided an update but what can we do to get that steel plate in the middle lane right by the Burnt Mills park fixed? I feel like its been years since its been in the road, causing drivers to slow down for this “speed bump” or swe

The Anacostia River, once one of the most polluted in the U.S., is improving thanks to local efforts, but faces ongoing threats from climate change and infrastructure issues. Advocates stress the need for continued investment in stormwater management to protect this fragile ecosystem.