Local beaches report dip in Labor Day tourism

We’re seeing people on the road and in the skies this Labor Day weekend. But some preliminary data shows the number of people traveling to our area’s beaches might be slightly down this year.

Bastille Day: Where to celebrate in the DC area

Bastille Day, also known as "la Fête nationale'' or "le quatorze juillet", celebrates the national day of France. The 14th of July commemorates the storming of the Bastille political prison in 1789, which is generally considered the start of the French Revolution.