Authorities across the region are prepping for two motorcycle rallies scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend. “Rolling to Remember” is expected to draw 150,000 attendees, organizers say, with activities centered around DC. “Ride of the Patriots,” another rally will be based in Fairfax on Saturday, but organizers say they will connect with the “Rolling” rally Sunday.
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D.C. took the top ranking in the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore index released Thursday.
The TPL said the nation’s capital got boosted by park equity in its evaluation of green spaces across the 100 largest cities in the U.S.
“We already loved our parks, but over this past year, as Washingtonians have made it a priority to spend more time outside, we have developed an even greater appreciation for our ability to play and gather in beautiful outdoor spaces across D.C.,” Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a release.
“We’re happy to be back in the number one spot, and we’ll continue to make convenient access to world-class parks and playgrounds a priority for residents in all eight wards of D.C.”