As freezing temperatures grip the D.C. region, first responders are urging everyone to be careful around frozen ponds, lakes and creeks. A frozen pond in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. (WTOP/Dan Ronan) A frozen pond in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. (WTOP/Dan Ronan) As freezing temperatures grip the D.C. region, first responders are urging everyone to be careful around…
As soon as one winter ends, Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services immediately turns its attention to the next one. As soon as one winter ends, Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services immediately turns its attention to the next one. When what’s considered “the offseason” begins, workers conduct hot…
On a brisk day in Alexandria, Virginia, a few brave individuals made a dash to Greenstreet Gardens for their last-minute Christmas trees and wreaths just three days before the holiday. Some last minute Christmas tree and wreath shoppers stopped by Greenstreet Gardens in Virginia on Sunday. (WTOP/Heather Gustafson) WTOP/Heather Gustafson In Alexandria, Virginia, a few…
The season of chapped lips and dry skin is almost here. You’re probably busy rummaging through your dusty wardrobe to bring out warm garments – sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, and beanies. Taking necessary precautions is essential to protect ourselves from the sudden dip in temperatures. But come on, winter isn’t all bad, especially when you consider…
HARBIN, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — More than 1,500 athletes from 34 countries and regions have registered to participate in the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, with the number of participating delegations and athletes expected to reach a record high. As the 100-day countdown to the 9th Asian Winter Games begins…
