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3 Virginia universities with ���some��� viability risks, study finds 10/08/2024 02:13pm • While none of Virginia���s colleges and universities are considered to be a ���high��� viability risk, three institutions ��� the University of Mary Washington, Virginia State University, and Radford University ��� are rated as having ���some��� risks that could threaten their ability to survive and First responders: Large, clear house numbers needed when finding you in an emergency 10/07/2024 11:57am • First responders rushing to offer police, fire and emergency services can be delayed if home address numbers can't be easily seen from the street. "We want to get to you quickly," said Pete Piringer, chief spokesperson for Montgomery County, Maryland's fire and rescue service. "Finding your home, Virginia abortion patients, new report highlight barriers to accessing care despite fewer restrictions 10/05/2024 08:54pm • Editor���s note: The Virginia Mercury is not using the last names of the women in this article to protect their privacy and safety. The accounts of all three women have been verified with medical records and by a medical professional with knowledge of their experiences. Nisa knew her third pregna Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list 10/02/2024 08:10am • ▶ Watch Video: Fireflies put on a summertime light show The Bethany Beach firefly is in danger of flickering out and becoming endangered, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday. The firefly, found in coastal Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, is one of around 170 firefly s Boo! Opening night of popular Field of Screams delayed amid Montgomery Co. permit issues 09/27/2024 08:52am • For over two decades, the popular Field of Screams Maryland at the Olney Boys and Girls Club has been hailed as a Hollywood-caliber haunted attraction. But Friday's scheduled opening night has been canceled, amid a yearslong permit dispute with Montgomery County. WTOP takes an exclusive look at what Is that really a census taker knocking on your door? 09/25/2024 04:08am • It is 8 p.m. and you get a knock at the door. It���s someone claiming to be a U.S. Census worker, looking to gather personal information about you. Is it safe to open the door? That was the question WTOP's Anne Kramer had when she received a similar visit to her home. ���I thought to myself, ' WTOP App Madness Cash & Cheer Rules 2024 09/24/2024 03:43pm • WTOP ���s Cash and Cheer Giveaway Official Rules �� NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. �� BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. �� Eligibility: The WTOP���s Cash and Chee DC Health ordered cafe to be closed before owner was caught on video telling driver to 'learn English' 09/20/2024 05:56am • Canna Coffee in Northwest was ordered to shut down by D.C. Health just days before its owner was caught on camera berating a delivery driver who didn't speak English. In a joint statement released on Thursday, D.C.'s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) and D.C. Health said 'Roaches in nearly every room': DC files suit against property owner accused of leaving residents in 'horrific' squalor 09/09/2024 05:32pm • D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a suit against a "slumlord" who is accused of leaving residents of two apartment complexes living in rat and roach-infested squalor while collecting thousands of dollars in rent from housing vouchers. Tenants of two housing complexes ��� one on W Stre Employers in America want to hire more workers. Just not right now 09/08/2024 07:00am • (CNN) ��� It couldn���t be clearer at this point that the US labor market is cooling. Even though the unemployment rate edged lower last month to 4.2%, joblessness is still hovering near highs not seen since the fall of 2021. On top of that, employers have hired significantly fewer workers in rec What is the cellphone policy at your child's DC-area school? 09/04/2024 04:00am • From vaping, the cost of school supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series�����WTOP Goes Back to School�����this August and September. Cellphone use in schools has become one of the How DC used less than a quarter-million dollars to clear $42M of debt for residents 08/30/2024 12:06pm • If you could spend $1 to help someone else pay off almost $200 of medical debt, would you? If you pay taxes in D.C., you've done just that. The District is using a $225,000 surplus from last year���s budget to buy out around $42 million in medical debt being held by some of the city's lowest inco After the sun, comes the rain: DC area sees heavy storms and hail as humidity brings temps up 08/29/2024 07:30pm • After a hot and humid day dried the ground, a wave of thunderstorms with heavy winds descended on the D.C. area, prompting flash flood warnings across the region. Here's what you need to know. Between 1.5 to 3 inches of rain are expected, adding onto the already 2-4 inches of rain that have f Airport mystery: How do my bags end up where I am? 08/29/2024 03:30pm • Ever wonder exactly how your checked baggage gets to your destination? WTOP can take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of how United Airlines handles luggage for the 53,000 passengers flying in and out of Dulles International Airport daily, during this Labor Day weekend. Jim Decker, United's Hot enough for ya? DC area sees record-breaking temperatures as scorching heat ramps up 08/28/2024 05:30pm • On top of the relentless, scorching heat, poor air quality and a threat of storms were present Wednesday in the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know. Wednesday continues the steamy weather trend, even past nightfall ��� when temperatures only dipped into the 70s. That's downright chilly in