Washington, D.C
The Work Behind the Welcome: NPS Tradespeople Restore Dupont Circle, Making D.C. Safer and More Beautiful (U.S. National Park Service)
NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
The hands behind the place
This work took more than plans. It took craftsmen and craftswomen.
NPS carpenters, masons, maintenance workers, preservation specialists, engineers and landscape architects worked together to renew the circle from the ground up. Crews installed about 10,000 feet of wood slats, cut and placed dowels, sanded rough surfaces, repaired worn concrete legs and painted benches to withstand weather and daily use.
Contractors also repaired fountain pipes and restored stone and marble features, returning moving water to the heart of the circle.
“I used to write project plans for this kind of work,” retired NPS Asset Manager Fred Francis said. “Now I’m out here helping do it. I’m working with a great group of people who are experts in their fields.”
4 things to know about the weather:
- Clear and mild night
- Nice start to the workweek
- Heating up through the week
- Humidity on the rise through the week
The beginning of the workweek will feel like a breeze compared to the hot 90s we had the past few days.
Temperatures start out mild over the next two mornings, and afternoons will be warm and in the 80s.
Along with milder temperatures, humidity levels will be lower on Monday and Tuesday.
Conditions will change on Wednesday with the return of high heat, more humidity and rain chances. The heat index could be 100+ on Thursday and Friday.
Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.
QuickCast
TONIGHT:
Clear
Wind: N light
LOW: Upper 60s
MONDAY:
Mostly sunny
Wind: E 5-10 mph
HIGH: Low to mid 80s
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny
Wind: S 5-10 mph
HIGH: Mid to upper 80s
WEDNESDAY:
Mostly cloudy
Shower & storm chance
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
HIGH: Low 90s
SUNRISE: 5:42 a.m. SUNSET: 8:31 p.m.
AVERAGE HIGH: 83° AVERAGE LOW: 65°
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
With summer officially underway and festival season kicking into high gear, one of the most iconic names in alternative music is preparing to make its highly anticipated return. Vans Warped Tour heads to Washington, D.C. on June 13 and 14, bringing together generations of fans for a weekend celebrating punk rock, metalcore, pop-punk, hardcore, and everything in between.
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of Vans Warped Tour, a milestone that reignited excitement for the legendary traveling festival. What began in 1995 as a summer tour showcasing underground punk and alternative bands has evolved into one of the most influential music festivals in North America. For many fans, Warped Tour was more than just a concert—it was a rite of passage that introduced countless music lovers to their favorite bands.
Following the overwhelming response to last year’s anniversary celebration, organizers have expanded the festival footprint by adding two additional cities, allowing even more fans to experience the return of a festival that helped shape alternative music culture for decades.
The Washington, D.C. stop promises a packed weekend of live music, community, and nostalgia. Fans can expect everything that made Warped Tour famous: energetic performances, diverse lineups, merch tents, artist meet-and-greets, and the unmistakable sense of camaraderie that has defined the festival since its inception.
Whether you’re a longtime Warped veteran reliving your teenage summers or a newcomer experiencing the festival for the first time, the D.C. event offers a chance to celebrate the spirit of alternative music in a way few festivals can match.
So break out your Converse, stock up on sunscreen, crack open an energy drink, and get ready for two days of unforgettable performances. Vans Warped Tour is back, and Washington, D.C. is ready to welcome one of summer’s most anticipated events.
4 things to know about the weather:
- Hot Sunday
- Dry start to the workweek
- Getting hot later next week
- Shower/storm chances on the board
Sunday brings summer-like conditions with sunshine and lots of heat for the afternoon. Expect muggy conditions along with the heat.
The workweek starts dry, then rain chances return for the middle and end of the week. The rain chances will not be a washout, so stay with Storm Team4 for the latest on coverage, intensity and timing of showers and storms.
Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.
QuickCast
SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny
HIGH: Near 90°
MONDAY:
Sunny
HIGH: Mid 80s
TUESDAY:
Sunny
HIGH: Mid to upper 80s
SUNRISE: 5:42 a.m. SUNSET: 8:31 p.m.
AVERAGE HIGH: 82° AVERAGE LOW: 65°
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
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