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Federal prosecutors: Former Hyattsville mayor defrauded KIPP DC of $2.2 million 08/30/2022 05:46pm • The former mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, who died in January, was under investigation for allegations he defrauded the D.C. public charter school he worked for of $2.2 million, according to a lawsuit filed by federal prosecutors. Kevin Ward had been the senior director of technology for KIPP DC Montgomery Co. parent settles lawsuit over police response to child who left school 08/27/2022 08:58am • A parent from Montgomery County, Maryland, has settled with the county over how her young child was detained by police after he walked away from school two years ago. The Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County announced the $275,000 settlement Friday between Shanta Grant, and police 10 home renovations that can decrease the value of your home 08/21/2022 08:00pm • U.S. homeowners spent $420 billion in 2020 on remodeling their homes, according to the National Association of Realtors 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, but not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of a home. Before you invest in a swimming pool or new addition, you shou New crash tests could affect your new car decision 08/19/2022 11:45am • A tough new crash test has recently been flunking a lot of cars, and safety-focused shoppers considering a vehicle that has yet to be tested under the new standard might want to consider holding off for now. “We’re trying to raise the bar, and get our test to reflect what is happening in the Crunched cars meet supply-chain crunch: Auto body shops grapple with shortages, delays 08/18/2022 11:30am • The pandemic is complicating the process of getting your banged-up car looking new again. “The biggest complaints we get about body shops are delays and shoddy workmanship,” said Kevin Brasler with Consumers’ Checkbook, “and these days the delays are severe.” More Car News Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids, experts warn 08/03/2022 05:00am • With more record-breaking temperatures in the forecast for parts of the country, public health experts are cautioning that children are more susceptible to heat illness than adults are — even more so when they're on the athletic field, living without air conditioning, or waiting in a parked ca Joint finances: Are they right for you and your spouse? 07/25/2022 05:08pm • Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. You’ve walked down the aisle, said “I do,” cut the cake and officially tied the knot. While marital bliss is surely underway (or imminent) – it may be time to talk about if combining finances is the right choice for you and your New Virginia, Maryland and DC laws now in effect 07/01/2022 07:58am • The start of July brings with it a new set of laws that are taking effect in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. More Local News Virginia Having a loud car exhaust system is again cause for being pulled over in Virginia — it’s again a primary offense. Another new law toughens the How the pandemic has affected buying a car 06/28/2022 12:48pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed so many parts of our lives – including the car-buying process and experience. However, the principles of car buying remain the same – even if the circumstances and habits Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Jerome Segal 06/27/2022 07:37am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland What is the debt snowball method? 06/19/2022 04:00am • When you're drowning in a pool of accumulating debts, figuring out how to emerge isn't always straightforward. With varying interest rates and payment terms, some people lose faith that they can become debt-free. But numerous strategies can help you stay on track to pay off your balances. Depending Meet the candidates for DC mayor: Rodney 'Red' Grant 06/15/2022 05:08am • Rodney "Red" Grant is a D.C.-born comedian and executive turned politician, and he has his eye set on Mayor Muriel Bowser's office. Grant is running as an independent and won't be on the June 21 primary ballot. Grant spoke with WTOP’s Mike Murillo about the issues in this year’s race. 10 costs to include in your retirement budget 06/07/2022 07:10am • Retirement bills Some costs can be reduced or eliminated in retirement, while other expenses might remain the same or even increase as you age. You won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services At bill signing, top leaders celebrate capital budget, new health care and public safety laws 05/16/2022 05:26pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City)  Etch and Catch program aims to curb catalytic converter thefts 05/10/2022 04:27pm • Catalytic converters have become a popular target for thieves, and police in Takoma Park, Maryland, hope to change that. The police department has teamed up again with a local auto repair shop to launch an Etch and Catch program, which will allow vehicle owners to get their license plate number e