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'Lives could be saved': Virginia's expanded Move Over law takes effect Saturday 06/30/2023 12:31pm • Alexis Wells and Latane Flanagan always used to call their sister Angela Hurley when they needed advice. "She knew what was right," Flanagan said. "You call her and you're like, 'Hey, this is what I was thinking, what do you think?' And she was like, 'Oh, yeah, that's right,' or 'Oh my gosh, no, Millions of July 4th holiday travelers take to the road and skies 06/30/2023 09:13am • This year’s July Fourth holiday travel weekend is expected to set a record for people traveling by both car and plane. Hitting the road Auto club AAA said it expected just over 43 million people to drive to their destinations this holiday weekend, a new all-time high and a 2.3% increase compared ‘Is this normal?’: Guest’s four wheels stolen from College Park hotel lot 06/29/2023 08:40pm • A mother and her son, who drove from Rincon, Georgia, to College Park, Maryland, for a four-day conference, departed with a sour taste in their mouths and a rental car, after all four wheels of their 2021 Honda Pilot were stolen in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express on U.S. Route 1. Lisa Is it cheaper to drive or fly this summer? 06/29/2023 08:00pm • If you're wondering whether it's cheaper to fly or drive to your vacation destination this summer, there are a range of factors to consider. While plane ticket and gas prices play a major role in travel costs, so will other elements such as how far you're traveling and with whom. Here's a look at How safe are you in the backseat of a pickup truck? 06/28/2023 08:36pm • New crash tests have raised some concerns about how safe people are when riding in the back seat of small pickup trucks. This comes after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested five popular models with a crash test dummy in the back seat to see how well the trucks' restraints and other Former Laurel police chief sentenced to 8 full life terms on arson charges 06/27/2023 10:18pm • The former police chief of Laurel, Maryland, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for setting fire to several homes and a car, all of which belonged to people he believed slighted him. A judge in Howard County sentenced David Crawford, 71, of Ellicott City, to eight life terms in prison pl Where to watch fireworks in the DC area this Fourth of July 06/27/2023 09:56am • Independence Day in America means a lot of things. For some, it means honoring the country's history and how far it has come. For others, it means gathering with loved ones, heading to the beach, cooking up some hot dogs and watching the fireworks. For this Fourth of July, WTOP is mapping out whe Wind and hail sweep through parts of region but skip DC area 06/26/2023 08:30pm • Listen to WTOP on the 8's for the latest weather updates. Severe storms loomed over the region Monday night, prompting a severe thunderstorm watch. However, gusty winds and hail, reported in some parts of Maryland, largely skipped the D.C. area. The watch, which covered D.C., Northern Virgini 8 things you shouldn't keep in your basement or garage 06/26/2023 09:45am • Take a second look at what you keep in your garage or basement. For many homes in the U.S., a basement or garage tends to be the catch-all for seasonal or forgotten items that may be useful at some point down the line. According to a 2022 survey by Stanley Black & Decker's Craftsman brand, 36 Car Review: Subaru Impreza gets a makeover with more space and updated technology 06/26/2023 05:39am • The revised 2024 Subaru Impreza offers a lot of features at a great price. (Subaru) Brian Armstead, Special Contributor It’s rare that I post about a car that’s outside of the luxury or performance sphere. That changed for me this week when the 2024 Subaru Impreza was delivered for evaluation. I Driver of suspected stolen car charged with attempted murder after striking police officer in Woodbridge 06/23/2023 10:25am • A Woodbridge, Virginia, man has been charged with attempted murder after striking a Prince William County police officer with a stolen vehicle Thursday night. Valmiki Deo Chandler, 18, was charged Friday with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated malicious wounding, felony hit Kick up your feet and pick up a book: DC-area booksellers' recommendations for the summer 06/23/2023 05:54am • Whether you're catching a long flight or kicking up your feet on a beach this summer, there's nothing better than doing it with a good book. If you're looking for new reads this season, look no further! Here's what D.C.-area booksellers are recommending: Thrillers, lovers and more Morgan Ha What's driving the rise in car thefts across the DC area? 06/22/2023 04:48pm • The number of cars being stolen continues to rise in the D.C. area. Compared to this time last year, auto thefts are up 84% in Montgomery County, with more than a thousand stolen so far this year compared 500 in 2022. In DC 3,373 stolen car cases has auto thefts up 118% and with 3,820 stolen cars Historic drug bust in Anne Arundel Co. leads to arrest of 'kingpin' 06/22/2023 02:30pm • A massive drug bust in Maryland has led to the "largest cocaine recovery from an investigation in Anne Arundel County" history, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. Ten people were charged in connection with the investigation into drug trafficking activity in and around Severn and Gle MS-13 gang leader, 22 members indicted for 'cold-blooded' murders 06/22/2023 04:28am • Prosecutors on Wednesday charged an alleged leader national leader and 22 members of the MS-13 gang with murder and other acts of violence. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced a 48-count superseding indictment against Edenilson Velasquez Larin, "allegedly a