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DC-area veterinarians puzzled by respiratory illness in dogs 11/22/2023 06:30pm • Something is making dogs in at least five states sick with a potentially fatal upper respiratory disease, and D.C.-area vets are vigilantly keeping track. It starts with a persistent cough, and can quickly develop into pneumonia and lead to severe respiratory distress. Dr. Patrick Hilson, with Planes and automobiles: DC-area travelers make their way to their Thanksgiving destinations 11/22/2023 05:00pm • Holiday travel is winding down, and despite millions expected to hit the road and take to the friendly skies, Wednesday was "not the busiest travel day of the year" on D.C.-area roads. "It's not even the busiest of the Thanksgiving getaway period," WTOP Traffic reporter Dave Dildine said. "Tuesda Festival brings dazzling lights to Prince George's County 11/22/2023 02:40pm • If you want to enjoy holiday light displays from the comfort of your car, you can visit the 37th annual winter festival of lights in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which kicks off Friday evening. "We have over two-and-a-half million lights throughout the program," said Angel Waldron, spokesperson for Maryland man sentenced to life in prison in fatal 2021 Applebee's shooting 11/22/2023 12:42pm • A Suitland, Maryland, man who shot and killed an Applebee's employee and wounded two others more than two years ago was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison, plus 80 years. The fatal shooting happened at the Applebee���s Grill and Bar on Donnell Drive in Forestville, Maryland, in May 2021, accordi High prices, reduced benefits: Local food bank sees need up, donations down 11/21/2023 10:38pm • The 12,000-square foot warehouse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is buzzing on a Monday afternoon, with staff and volunteers at Manna Food Center packing food boxes as cars pull up to distribute donations at local schools. In the center of it all is Jackie DeCarlo, CEO of Manna, who says hunger isn't Slick roads, heavy holiday traffic: Big backups leading to airports ahead of Thanksgiving 11/21/2023 05:40pm • Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM for traffic and weather news on the 8s. Halloween has passed, but it looks like Thanksgiving is going to be the new nightmare ��� at least as far as getting around the D.C.-area is concerned. Heavy rain all day Tuesday has slickened ar Local Fairfax County volunteer firefighter saves lives after devastating crash 11/21/2023 10:52am • This content was provided by Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. What started as a celebratory evening with coworkers in Arlington, Va., quickly turned into a harrowing and chaotic situation for Timo Klotz in August of 2022. Klotz, a volunteer firefighter with the McLean Legos, Barbie and Hot Wheels among most popular toys this holiday season, survey says 11/21/2023 06:03am • The holiday shopping season begins in earnest later this week with clothing, gift cards and toys at the top of many's lists. A survey for the National Retail Federation found that 74% of consumers plan to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The survey found 56% of consumers sa A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners 11/20/2023 03:21pm • The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days to come and spread a little sunshine just when it���s needed most. This image provided b After Something Corporate and Jack���s Mannequin, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness hits Fillmore 11/20/2023 03:10pm • Hear our full chat on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.��� Musician Andrew McMahon has lived more lifetimes in his 41 years than most people do in their entire lives. Not only has he inspired countless cancer warriors with his public leukemia battle and nonprofit organiz Near-record Thanksgiving travel projected for DC region as gas prices continue to drop 11/20/2023 10:20am • More than 1.25 million people in the D.C. region will be hitting the roads over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, making it the second-highest number since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. And, gassing up for the travel will be considerably cheaper this year. Overall, the travel group p Car Review: The Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo wakes up the midsize sedan market with added power and sports suspension 11/20/2023 04:10am • Nissan has a solution for a sportier version of the Altima SR with the nifty VC-Turbo engine that pumps out nearly 250hp. (WTOP/Mike Parris) The Nissan Altima has been a big seller for years and while it moved family without hassle it’s been a bit underwhelming in the power department since it Teen killed Friday night in Southeast DC 11/19/2023 06:21pm • Police in the District are looking into a shooting that took place in Southeast Friday night that left an 18-year-old man dead. In a news release, police say around 10:15 p.m. Friday night, they received report of a shooting in the 4000 block of Wahler Court. While on the way to the scene, office Study: Gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers in Md. produce as much pollution as long car trips 11/18/2023 11:56am • It���s leaf blower season, adding new layers of unwelcome noise to the cacophony of daily life. Leaf blowers �����along with gas-powered lawn mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws and other garden equipment, also generate an alarming amount of air pollution. Some machines emit as much pollution in a Philadelphia man sentenced to 8 years in drunken driving crash that killed promising GW business student 11/17/2023 08:29pm • The Philadelphia man who prosecutors said downed several drinks at a D.C. bar before getting behind the wheel last January and crashing into an Uber, killing a promising George Washington University business student, was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison. Before handing down his sentence,