The University of Maryland said “no single or specific incident” prompted last Friday’s order to fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities, after receiving several reports of unsafe activities. In a statement released Monday evening, the university said “Our decision to suspend new member and alcohol-related activities was made after careful…
Virginia Democrats fast-track marriage equality, gun bills headed to Youngkin
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has until the end of this week to act on dozens of bills the Democratic-controlled General Assembly sent to him on a faster-than-normal timeline. The governor has until 11:59 p.m. Friday to take action on a batch of more than 80 bills that includes measures to preserve same-sex marriage, restore Virginia’s…
Renting in Arlington is now more expensive than DC (Baltimore’s a bargain)
Apartment rental rates depend on the type of apartment and the location, but, on average, it costs more to rent in Arlington County, Virginia, than it does in the District. Apartment rental website Zumper reports the average one-bedroom rent in Arlington in February was $2,330 a month, and the average two-bedroom rent was $2,980. One-bedroom…
Median home price in Northern Virginia rises to $650,000
The median price of a home that sold in Northern Virginia in January was $650,000, 6.6% higher than a year earlier, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. The Northern Virginia housing market remains much tighter than the national average, with the number of homes for sale last month representing just a 0.74-month’s supply,…
José Andrés’ donations to 2 DC food programs reach $1.5 million
FILE – This Aug. 31, 2019 file photo shows chef and restaurant owner Jose Andres speaking at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington. Andrés and his World Central Kitchen have been awarded a prestigious Spanish prize for their international relief work promoting healthy food. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)(AP/Cliff Owen) FILE – This…
Landover man accused of shooting DC Housing Authority police officer held without bond
The 400 block on M Street Southeast where police are searching for the suspect that shot a D.C. Housing Authority police officer. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) The 400 block on M Street Southeast where police are searching for the suspect that shot a D.C. Housing Authority police officer. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) A D.C. Superior Court Judge has ordered…
Woodbridge fire originating in residential garage displaces 5 residents
A Friday afternoon fire left severe damage to a home in Woodbridge.(Prince William County Fire and Rescue) A Friday afternoon fire left severe damage to a home in Woodbridge.(Prince William County Fire and Rescue) A family of five has been displaced from their home in Prince William County, Virginia, after a heavy fire originating in…
Montgomery Co. celebrates decade of animal services, adoption center with $10 adoption fees
Piper is among the pets reminding families that all adoption fees are reduced to $10 through March 10. (Courtesy, MCASAC) Piper is among the pets reminding families that all adoption fees are reduced to $10 through March 10. (Courtesy, MCASAC) Montgomery County, Maryland, families looking to add a pet to their home will find the…
Who will succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell as GOP leader?
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., leaves a Republican luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at the Capitol in Washington, after announcing that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November. The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history. He’s maintained his power in the face of dramatic changes in…
DC Del. Norton’s State of the Union guest? WMATA chief Clarke
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is bringing the head of WMATA to this year’s State of the Union address on Thursday night. Randy Clarke has been WMATA’s general manager and CEO since July of 2022. “I’m pleased GM Clarke accepted my invitation to attend this year’s address as he will be an important partner in…
Climate activists charged with vandalizing US Constitution display at National Archives
A photograph obtained by CNN shows the aftermath of powder spread across the Constitution encasement. A photograph obtained by CNN shows the aftermath of powder spread across the Constitution encasement. (CNN) — Two people have been charged after they allegedly dumped a “fine red powder” over the US Constitution’s display case at the National Archives,…
Large tree topples onto house in Montgomery Co., knocking out power to several other homes in neighborhood
Power was knocked out to part of one neighborhood in Montgomery County, Maryland, early Friday morning, after a large tree toppled over and crashed into a house, snapping power lines and causing significant damage. Two people were sleeping inside the home in the 2900 block of Collins Avenue in Wheaton Hills when the tree came…
Maryland Senate grants preliminary approval to juvenile justice measure, paving way for final approval
One day after the Maryland House of Delegates granted preliminary approval to a juvenile justice reform bill, the Senate did the same on Thursday. Senate Bill 744 contains 12 amendments adopted by the Judicial Proceedings Committee earlier this week, with many matching the House version. One amendment would require that if a child between the…
Maryland State House lockdown prompted by threatening call lifted, nothing suspicious found
Police officers are seen during a lockdown of the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. The building was locked down for an undisclosed security threat. (AP Photo/Brian Witte.)(AP/Brian Witte) Police officers are seen during a lockdown of the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. The…
Peak bloom date for DC’s famed cherry blossoms announced
Cherry blossom trees are seen during peak bloom along the National Mall beneath the Washington Monument in downtown Washington, D.C. on March 29, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez) Cherry blossom trees are seen during peak bloom along the National Mall beneath the Washington Monument in downtown Washington, D.C. on March 29, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez) D.C.’s iconic cherry…
DC Housing Authority police officer shot in Navy Yard
The 400 block on M Street Southeast where police are searching for the suspect that shot a D.C. Housing Authority police officer. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) The 400 block on M Street Southeast where police are searching for the suspect that shot a D.C. Housing Authority police officer. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) Two people have been arrested after a…
Virginia lawmakers defeat ‘second look’ bill to allow inmates to ask court for reduced sentences
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bill that would have allowed people with lengthy prison terms to petition a court to consider reducing their sentences after serving a minimum of 15 years was defeated in the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday. This is the third consecutive year that a so-called second look measure failed to pass.…
FedEx ends naming rights sponsorship of Commanders’ stadium 2 years early
After more than two decades, FedEx is ending its sponsorship of the Washington Commanders’ stadium in Landover, Maryland, two years early. Wednesday’s announcement comes a day after the NFL team released plans for upgrades to the stadium. FedEx said in a statement to WTOP the package delivery company is focusing on “broader NFL sponsorship and…
Md. cardiologist explains how women can prevent heart disease
Have you had a fluttering feeling in your chest before or do you remember a family member suffering from heart problems? Both irregular heartbeat symptoms and family history can put women at an increased risk of developing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. and it can…
Shuck yeah! Where to eat oysters in the DC area
This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Where to eat fresh oysters in the DC area Salty, briny, sweet, raw or fried. However you prefer your oysters, there are a variety of restaurants in the D.C. area to…
Man pleads guilty in deaths of 2 officers at Virginia college in 2022 and is sentenced to life
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — A man who had been scheduled for trial in the shooting deaths of two popular police officers at a Virginia college in 2022 instead pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. Alexander Campbell, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Bridgewater College…
DC neighbors fight to transform Connecticut Ave. service lane into Cleveland Park promenade
The former Cleveland Park service lane has been transformed into a promenade. The bollards were removed this week. (Courtesy D.C. Department of Transportation) The former Cleveland Park service lane has been transformed into a promenade. The bollards were removed this week. (Courtesy D.C. Department of Transportation) If you’ve ever been to D.C.’s Uptown Theater, you’ve…
