Things to do in the DC area: Artomatic, music and culture festivals … and more!

A mural that will be featured in Artomatic in 2024. (Courtesy Artomatic) A mural that will be featured in Artomatic in 2024. (Courtesy Artomatic) There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday…

Appeals court: Va. deputy should have done more to prevent handcuffed man from shooting himself

Virginia’s Court of Appeals says a Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s deputy should have done more to prevent a handcuffed man from shooting himself while detained in the back seat of his cruiser. In August 2018, Dennis Christopher Howard had been taken into custody, after his girlfriend had received a protective order, and Howard threatened to “take…

Md. juvenile justice reform bills approved, work to resolve differences begins

Now that Maryland lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved juvenile justice reform measures, members of each chamber must determine how to resolve differences in separate bills. House Bill 814 and Senate Bill 744 have similar provisions such as requiring the state Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) to offer programs for youth at the highest risk of being a victim or perpetrator of…

Greenheart Juice Shop opens its fifth Northern Virginia location in Courthouse

Greenheart’s menus include juices and smoothies, as well as fruit and granola bowls, toasts and waffles, and grab-and-go salads. (Courtesy Greenheart) Greenheart’s menus include juices and smoothies, as well as fruit and granola bowls, toasts and waffles, and grab-and-go salads. (Courtesy Greenheart) Greenheart Juice Shop, whose first pressed juice and smoothie store opened more than…

Ken Krieger, one of the winningest high school soccer coaches in Virginia history, has died

Ali Krieger and her father Ken give each other a hug after the Washington Spirit’s match against the Western New York Flash at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Md., on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (Courtesy Jeffrey Mankie/InsideNoVa.com) Ali Krieger and her father Ken give each other a hug after the Washington Spirit’s match against the…

‘No single or specific incident’ led to U. Md. suspension of fraternity, sorority activities

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.…

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