What are the worst times to travel home on Labor Day?
The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
Labor Day weekend: Weather forecast, best times to travel
Don't ruin a sunny holiday by leaving for your trip at the wrong time. Here's everything you need to know for Labor Day travel.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Sunny, warm and dry across DC region
The unofficial end of summer is shaping up to be a pleasant one across the Washington, D.C. region, with sunny skies and dry conditions expected through Labor Day.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Winter weather forecast 2025-26: When will snow fall in DC?
The Old Farmer's Almanac says a milder and drier winter is ahead with most snow falling around the holidays and the later months.
