Juggalos, rallies and more: Lots of traffic headaches this weekend - WTOP Weekend Headlines - Saturday, September 16, 2017

From political rallies to cultural events, many are expected to make the District their destination this weekend. The National Park Service said that more than 30 events are scheduled — not including a festival and a 5K race. Here's what to watch for when planning your way around town. [Logo](#) WEEKEND HEADLINES - September 16, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Juggalos, rallies and more: Lots of traffic headaches this weekend]( From political rallies to cultural events, many are expected to make the District their destination this weekend. The National Park Service said that more than 30 events are scheduled — not including a festival and a 5K race. Here's what to watch for when planning your way around town. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [College Park’s measure to let noncitizens vote did not actually pass]( The announcement came several days after city council seemingly passed the much-debated measure Tuesday. 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