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How drivers can prevent dogs from becoming a distraction 04/21/2024 05:49am • Most drivers know how to eliminate distractions behind the wheel ��� but there may be one distraction some pet-loving drivers overlook. About 50% of dog owners who drive with their animal believe their dog could be a distraction, according to Raychel Adiutori, an Erie Insurance spokeswoman. Ap How pollen, seasonal allergies could affect your weekend outdoor plans 04/19/2024 10:28am • Early-season allergies are often caused by tree pollen. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) After several days of watching tree pollen pile up on cars and reaching for eye drops and tissues, a lot of us are wondering how seasonal allergies will affect our outdoor plans this weekend. "Unfortunately, you ne Dear wife: We need a Toyota GR86 sports car 04/19/2024 05:37am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r Speed limit change coming to Veirs Mill Road in Rockville 04/18/2024 09:10pm • A lower speed limit is coming to a stretch of Veirs Mill Road in Rockville, Maryland, where a pedestrian was struck and killed late last year. The speed limit is changing from 40 mph to 35 mph. The change will apply to the part of the road between Edmonston Drive and Twinbrook Parkway. The Cit Public Enemy frontman Chuck D joins WTOP before 'bum rushing' speaker series in Frederick 04/18/2024 07:03pm • He's arguably the greatest emcee from arguably the greatest hip-hop group of all time. Now, Chuck D is about to "bum rush the show" at the historic Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland, Thursday night. It's part of the Frederick Speaker Series, a perfect forum for a rapper whose lyrics have Google Maps rolls out features to help EV drivers find nearby chargers, plan trips 04/18/2024 08:46am • Popular navigation app Google Maps is introducing features to help electric vehicle drivers alleviate a primary concern: finding a place to charge. Open EV charging stations at a Royal Farms gas station in South Riding, Virginia. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) In a blog post, Google said it is starti 2 Florida men suspected in 2-year string of car break-ins at parks in Fairfax County 04/17/2024 06:18pm • Fairfax County police say two Florida men are under arrest and have been charged in connection with a string of car break-ins at parks across the Virginia county during a nearly two-year period. Police said that, in many cases, credit cards were in the vehicles and later used at different area st Pack your ear protection ��� Pennsylvania Avenue to turn into a speedway for race car drivers Saturday 04/17/2024 11:19am • Motorsport fans will pack the National Mall on Saturday to watch a Formula 1 race car drive through the heart of the nation's capital. Here's what you need to know. Red Bull Racing is hosting its first-ever showrun event in D.C., where its RB7 racing car will be on display, driving in front of th Things to do in the DC area: Earth Day-inspired food festival, vintage clothing pop-up ��� and more! 04/17/2024 04:04am • Celebrate Earth Day early with local artists, food vendors and eco-friendly community offerings at the��Earth, Art and Eats: An Earth Day Festival. 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. C White's Ferry shut down in 2020. A land donation to Montgomery Co. could bring back the Potomac River crossing 04/16/2024 08:10pm • There is newfound hope that ferry services that once carried up to 800 cars a day across the Potomac River between Montgomery and Loudoun counties could resume. The current owners of White's Ferry, Chuck and Stacy Kuhn, have made a formal offer to donate the ferry landing property to Montgomery C 'Bright and accomplished' Howard University student dies after being hit by car on campus 04/16/2024 03:28pm • A Howard University student has died after he was struck last week by a car reportedly driven by a faculty member. Mohamed Samura, 18, died Monday after being struck on Thursday, while he was walking on the D.C. campus, police said. The driver, who has not been identified, was traveling northb PHOTOS: What's inside a 2,000-acre Virginia estate that sold for $18.8M 04/16/2024 01:35pm • A 2,000-acre estate in Virginia Hunt Country has sold for $18.750 million, the most expensive residential sale in Virginia, Maryland or D.C. since 2022. Prior to selling, the Hume, Virginia, property was most recently listed at $19.5 million. The estate is named The Cove. It was listed by Kathryn Ha ���Fought for his life���: How a construction worker was able to survive Baltimore���s Key Bridge collapse 04/16/2024 06:33am • As the Dali cargo vessel approached Baltimore���s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, construction workers on it were repairing potholes. In the seconds before the ship struck the bridge, its pilot made a mayday call that enabled local law enforcement to help stop any additional traffic from dri DC and Maryland top the nation in vehicle theft increases 04/16/2024 06:13am • Vehicle thefts have been surging nationwide, but D.C. and Maryland top the list in percentage increases, according to a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit organization that tracks crime and fraud. In 2023, more than 1 million vehicles were stolen across the country. Library of Congress adds The Chicks, Green Day, Notorious B.I.G. to National Recording Registry 04/16/2024 05:29am • ABBA���s ���Dancing Queen,��� Blondie���s ���Parallel Lines,��� The Notorious B.I.G.���s ���Ready to Die,��� Green Day���s ���Dookie,��� The Chicks��� ���Wide Open Spaces��� and Lily Tomlin���s comedy have been selected as some of the defining sounds of history and culture that will join the Nat