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Meatball Shop’s $150 meatball (And the bucket of balls challenge) 02/27/2019 03:28pm • WASHINGTON — Can you and your friends eat a 7-pound meatball stuffed with cheese and spaghetti that’s larger than your head? If you think you can, then get to The Meatball Shop on 14th Street in D.C. But order ahead. It requires 24-hour advance notice, and will cost you, too -- $150. The Massive solar power plant possibly coming to Northern Virginia 02/26/2019 04:50am • WASHINGTON — Northern Virginia could become home to one of the largest solar power plants in the country, and a public hearing on the plan is set for Tuesday afternoon. Solar energy company sPower wants to build the 500-megawatt project on about 3,500 acres, or nearly 5 1/2 square miles, of lan Capitals look to build momentum against the Senators 02/25/2019 05:30pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, NBC Sports Washington. Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today. After their crazy matinee overtime victory over the New York Rangers Sunday, the Washington Capitals will look to win their second straight game when t The key to a longer life: Exercise more 02/24/2019 07:00pm • About 50 years ago, the average life expectancy for men in the United States was around 67 years, and for women, it was approximately 74. Today, American men live to about 77 years old on average; women, to about 81. There's no question that the average life expectancy has increased over the last se Car Review: Kia Rio goes from bargain basement to sophisticated subcompact hatch 02/24/2019 09:11am • WASHINGTON — It wasn’t long ago that the Kia Rio was just basic transportation for those who wanted to buy new and not used. It was loud and not very pleasant inside. Come to think of it, I would pay more if I heard that was my ride at the rental car counter. But in 2018, Kia went back to the dr DC firm says we like Alexa. But we're not pushing her 02/18/2019 07:55am • WASHINGTON — Artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Home are growing in popularity, now owned by 27 percent of U.S. consumers, but people embracing the technology are using it for mundane tasks. D.C.-based business-to-business research firm Clutch says Car Review: Toyota’s new subcompact crossover high on style, light on power 02/18/2019 04:45am • WASHINGTON — Little crossovers are big sellers these days, which is impressive considering the class was nearly nonexistent five years ago. Now manufacturers are racing to get in on the action. Toyota is a bit late to the game for the subcompact crossover market. So what did they do to stand out? Md.'s debate on campaign finance pits reformer vs. reformer 02/15/2019 10:30am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. They sat side-by-side during a series of short Senate hearings Thursday, testifying in favor of election reform bills dealing with abse Wine of the Week: Best wines for a wedding reception 02/15/2019 06:05am • In addition to bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolates, I am sure there were more than a few marriage proposals on Valentine's Day. With all those proposals, it’s only natural to assume that there will eventually be weddings, ergo, wedding receptions. So I consider it no coincidence that a Decline in local farmers' production could pose DC-area food security challenges 02/14/2019 07:05pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland and Virginia farmers produce lots of food that end up on your dinner table, but not as much as they used to. Analysts reporting those findings believe it could be a growing challenge for the area's food security. "Our production is declining in things like apples, chicken, 7 Ways To Invest Like Warren Buffett 02/12/2019 07:00pm • Buffett makes investing look easy.Warren Buffett bought his first shares of stock in 1941 at age 11. At age 15, Buffett had a net worth of about $6,000. Over the next 70 years, the Oracle of Omaha used his investing prowess to accumulate a fortune worth an estimated $84 billion and become the world' Cellphone data might help 911 responders find callers in emergency 02/12/2019 05:00pm • WASHINGTON — The data collected by your cellphone is proving to be a rich resource for 911 call centers trying to pinpoint the locations of people calling for help from mobile devices. "We are embedded in the operating systems of the devices," Jeff Robertson, senior vice president of RapidSOS, 7 of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for 2019 02/11/2019 07:00pm • The best semiconductor stocks this year.The semiconductor market mirrored the broader global market in the second half of 2018, softening after an impressive multi-year run. According to a new report by Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari, semiconductor investors can expect more headwinds in the firs How to buy a lower mortgage rate (and other first-time buyer tips) 02/11/2019 09:05am • WASHINGTON — First-time homebuyers find themselves going through a steep and fast learning curve once they get serious about buying. Every lender charges differently for closing costs, but generally they include an appraisal, credit report, title policy, pest inspection, recording fees and taxe How to Pick Stocks: 7 Things You Should Know 02/10/2019 07:00pm • Do homework before buying shares.Not all investors are big into stock picking. Many portfolios include a few stocks that the investor thinks have potential (and that pay dividends). When you decide to try your hand at stock picking, it's important to do your homework. You want a good value -- especi