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DC Bike Ride gets rolling Sept. 9 — 20 miles and no cars 08/28/2023 02:33pm • The annual D.C. Bike Ride will take place on Sept. 9 with 20 miles of streets from the Capitol to the Pentagon closed off for thousands of riders of all ages. More than 7,000 riders are registered and close to 10,000 are expected by the time registration closes Sept. 7. The ride raises money Car Review: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S is the latest small crossover that's easy on gas 08/28/2023 04:39am • The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S is a small crossover with the Corolla name and it delivers big MPG for a price under $30,000. (WTOP / Mike Parris) We all know about the popular Toyota Corolla compact sedan. Now you can get a small crossover version called the Corolla Cross Hybrid that is easy on g Md. and Va. school employees can snag a free car wash this month 08/28/2023 04:28am • There’s nothing like going back to school in style, and in that spirit, a local car wash company is helping to make sure school employees are riding clean as they start the new school year.   View this post on Instagram AI has a giant carbon footprint. Can the technology also fight climate change? 08/27/2023 07:00am • As the use of artificial intelligence grows and societies ponder how to use the powerful tool to improve our lives, increase productivity and tackle our most pressing challenges, few have considered its effects on the environment. While some have highlighted the technology's potential to help tac DC's newest high school will soon open its doors. WTOP got a sneak peek 08/26/2023 10:17pm • Thousands of students will head back to class Monday and in D.C., some will be going to a brand new school. WTOP got a sneak peek of the new MacArthur High School in Northwest D.C. during a tour Saturday. Dozens of nervous yet excited students and their parents toured the halls of the high school Teen killed in early-morning 3-car crash in Prince William Co. 08/26/2023 09:03pm • A teen is dead after a high-speed crash involving three cars early Saturday morning in Prince William County, Virginia, authorities said. Police identified the teen who was killed as Qais Jailani, 19, of Haymarket, Virginia. Officers were called to the area of Catharpin Road and Fallen Oaks Pl Gas tax could be come a relic as Md. commission eyes new revenue streams 08/26/2023 04:43am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s gas tax may one day become a relic if substitutes being considered by a new state transportation commission get traction. Residents 'nervous' as Montgomery Co. sees increase in carjackings 08/25/2023 08:41pm • It's not the news Montgomery County officials want to hear. The number of carjackings is on the rise, and so are concerns for county residents. "I'm always a little nervous about being exposed because you never know," said Abrilla Mackey of Takoma Park. Mackey says she has anxiety when she WTOP's Neal Augenstein: Brain MRIs in my future for lung cancer recovery 08/25/2023 12:53pm • My eyes were closed during my recent brain MRI, but were wide open as I quickly scanned the results that popped up on my phone: There was no evidence lung cancer has spread to my brain. Since my November 2022 diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer with malignant lesions and lymph nodes in both lungs, I Can you get affordable deals on new cars this Labor Day? 08/24/2023 05:29pm • If you drive around most car dealerships, it won't be hard to spot new vehicles on the lot. That's because the auto industry is moving past its supply chain issues, making it easier to buy what you want at a reasonable price. "Deals are coming back. The consumers are definitely buying new cars How buying secondhand or used items can help save the environment 08/23/2023 06:30pm • Whether you're looking for back to school clothes for the kids, electronics or even some appliances, buying used items may be the way to go. "If you buy something that's used, it means a company doesn't need to manufacture something new for you and ship it out. And also, it keeps that used item o Flash flooding at Grand Canyon's South Rim leads to over 100 evacuations 08/23/2023 02:12am • Up to three inches or rain set off flash flooding in the town of Tusayan at the Grand Canyon's South Rim Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of more than 100 people from hotels and employee housing and the temporary closure of a major highway, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said. Water was three 1 hurt after driver shoots at another car on I-66 in Fairfax Co.  08/22/2023 05:20pm • A driver shot at another vehicle on Interstate 66 in Fairfax County, Virginia, Tuesday afternoon, injuring one of the passengers. Virginia State Police said that officers responded to a shooting just before 1:10 p.m. on I-66. Investigators said two Honda sedans were traveling east when the driver Amtrak orders more next-generation trains 08/22/2023 08:49am • The New Amtrak Airo train, expected in 2026. (Courtesy Amtrak) Amtrak has ordered an additional 10 next-generation train sets, which it has dubbed Amtrak Airo, citing demand for passenger rail travel that is exceeding expectations. It brings the total contract order to 83 Airo train sets. Car Review: Little BMW M2 packs big punch w/ 453hp and sporty looks 08/21/2023 02:47am • Choosing an M from BMW means that you want the ultimate sport in your ultimate driving machine. Now the M2 Coupe returns with a fresh look and more power. The BMW M2 Coupe is a small car that packs a big punch with 453hp turbo six-cylinder engine. (WTOP / Mike Parris) A power boost from the previous