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'Comfort Closets' come to 27 Prince George���s County schools 09/01/2022 02:06pm • For decades, teachers and other staff members at schools around the country have dipped into their own pockets to help families who needed a boost. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated that, to the point that schools started giving meals out not just during school, but sometimes after and e 13 current Prince George���s Co. officers and 1 retired officer accused of double-dipping 08/26/2022 06:32pm • Thirteen Prince George���s County, Maryland, police officers and a recently retired officer were indicted Thursday on charges of theft and misconduct in office. The Prince George���s County Police Department said in a statement Thursday that the officers have been accused of working for a private 'Trying' stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith dish on hilariously heartwarming Season 3 08/24/2022 03:02am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame.��� "Trying" may be the most hilariously heartwarming show currently streaming on television. WTOP spoke with stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith about Season 3 now on Apple TV+. "The mark of a great season of a TV show that' Data Doctors: Do smartphone cases cause overheating? 08/19/2022 05:43am • Q: My smartphone seems to run hot all the time, so is it true that a case can cause overheating? A: Our smartphones have become a vital device in our lives and protecting these expensive little computers with a case has become an instinctive approach, but it may not be totally necessary. Apple One of the world's largest moths has been found for the first time in the U.S. 08/18/2022 02:10pm • ▶ Watch Video: Lab-raised bugs used to combat invasive species A large moth with a 10-inch wingspan has been spotted in Washington ��� and entomologists aren't sure how it got there. The atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world and it's also illegal to keep them in the U.S., WTOP TOP 10: 2022 Best Bakery 08/16/2022 01:00am • WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses in D.C., Maryland and Virginia that serve baked goods. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe was voted the favorite. Here are the TOP 10 finalists. Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe - 2150 N. Culpeper St Artists have changed lyrics before, but Beyonc��'s and Lizzo's revisions are part of new era 08/13/2022 11:16am • Some of the stars behind summer's hottest new music found themselves in hot water when listeners and disability advocates spoke out against a lyric viewed as an ableist slur. Backlash came quickly, and the artists were just as quick to respond. Lizzo took to Instagram to announce she had edited t How to navigate conversations with your auto mechanic 08/13/2022 07:19am • Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car in for maintenance can be stressful. Jessica Chou knows that stress -- and how it can be compounded by gender stereotypes around car knowledge. When she was younger, she Thousands without power in DC area following strong thunderstorms 08/05/2022 11:30pm • Thunderstorms spread through the D.C. region Friday night, leading to downed trees, power outages and a water rescue. The weekend looks to be a repeat of the last couple of days with heat, humidity and storms. Here's what you need to know. Thousands are without power across D.C., Maryland and Vir Data Doctors: This app can help you 'Relive' your adventures 08/05/2022 10:42am • Q: I saw a post on social media that recreated a long bike ride in 3D animation and want to know how they did it A: Our smartphones have so much amazing technology in them that with very little effort, we can recreate our adventures in animated form. More Tech News Read More: Data D Food choices that can affect memory and ability to make decisions later in life 08/03/2022 04:11pm • Life is full of choices, and regularly choosing potato chips over something natural, such as an apple, might affect your ability to think later on in life. A new study has revealed that people who ate the most ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster decline in cognitive function than those who at What would a Juan Soto-like trade look like in the NBA, NFL or NHL? 08/03/2022 02:20pm • What would a Soto-like trade look like in other sports? originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonOne stat tweeted Tuesday by NBC Sports Washington's Matt Weyrich lets you know just how rare it is to see a player of Juan Soto's caliber and age get traded. Weyrich noted how Soto is 15th all-time wi District F��tbol Report: DC United's Berry, Rodr��guez make debut with more help on the way 07/29/2022 06:39am • DC United forward Miguel Berry attempts to dribble past a Montreal defender during an MLS match at Audi Field. (Courtesy DC United) Welcome to the District F��tbol Report, WTOP Sports��� soccer blog by Jos�� Uma��a, recapping the week���s action from D.C.���s two soccer teams and taking you arou 18 top indoor water park resorts in the US 07/25/2022 07:00am • Indoor water park resorts are ideal for weekend getaways, with water attractions (from spray grounds for toddlers to swim-up bars for adults), accommodations, dining options and more conveniently located in one place. Wherever you are in the U.S., you may be able to find hotels with indoor water Data Doctors: Tips for group sharing of photos 07/22/2022 08:47am • Q: What���s the best way to share photos and videos with a group of contributors that will be using both iPhone and Android smartphones? A: It���s becoming very common for a group of people that have a shared experience to want to share their photos and videos, whether you���re at a music festiva