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DC's mayor and police chief urge shoppers to buy local, pledge increased public safety efforts 12/02/2024 04:30pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser visited Georgetown's Shop Made on Monday to promote buying from local small businesses for the holidays. At the same time, she and D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith sought to reassure potential patrons that businesses will be safe, with Smith pledging a more visible police p Car Review: Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition goes loudly into the night for the final year of a V-8 Jeep 12/02/2024 05:08am • The Jeep Wrangler has stayed true to its rough and ready-for-anything SUV. Over the years, it has grown an extra door and, for the last several years, it has boasted a V-8 engine for big on and off-road performance. However, all good and loud things must come to an end. Motorheads, where only potent Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving 12/01/2024 04:52pm • People across the country are heading home Sunday following Thanksgiving celebrations. With record travel expected, there can be issues. WTOP caught up with some of those taking a break from the drive at the Maryland House Travel Plaza. AAA had predicted nearly 80 million travelers woul Pair of overnight Md. crashes leave 2 dead, 8 hospitalized 11/29/2024 05:08pm • A fiery crash on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, Maryland, early Friday morning left one person dead and four others hospitalized. The crash happened at around 4:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the interstate near Old Georgetown Road, according to Pete Piringer, spokesman for the Montgome Online or in-store, police offer holiday shopping safety tips 11/29/2024 04:20pm • Even before you polish off all the Thanksgiving leftovers, you might be starting your holiday shopping. Whether you're ordering online or heading to the stores to check off the items on your holiday shopping list, Montgomery County Police said it's important to keep safety in mind. When having How to pick the perfect Christmas tree, thanks to this Germantown orchard 11/29/2024 06:28am • Now that the turkey and stuffing are leftovers, it’s time to prepare for the next big holiday. Christmas is less than four weeks away, and a lot of us will be getting the tree out of the attic or heading out to buy a real one. “The day after Thanksgiving is when you’re going to come Judge orders alternative rideshare app to halt operations in DC 11/28/2024 06:45am • A Virginia-based rideshare service that bills itself as cheaper for riders and better for drivers has been ordered to immediately cease operations in and out of D.C. until it registers as a private vehicle-for-hire company with the city. The legal back-and-forth started in 2020 when the D.C. Depa Board moves to fire Prince George's Co. officer after he was filmed embracing, getting into cruiser with woman 11/26/2024 06:03pm • A Prince George's County police officer is facing termination after a hearing board found him guilty on charges related to a video posted last year showing him in uniform, embracing a woman and then getting into the back seat of a police cruiser with her. The video of the officer, Cpl. France Multiple people injured following explosive end to police pursuit in Northern Virginia 11/26/2024 12:28pm • Multiple people are recovering from injuries following the police pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle that ended in Fairfax County, Virginia, late Monday night. Virginia State Police said troopers were called to assist Alexandria police officers after they attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra al Incoming Congress will have record number of Black lawmakers 11/26/2024 12:24pm • The 119th Congress that will be sworn in next year will have a record number of Black lawmakers, including Angela Alsobrooks, the first Black woman to be elected a U.S. Senator from Maryland. Much of the attention on the incoming Congress has focused on the fact that Republicans will control the Parking at the airport over Thanksgiving? What to know before you leave home 11/26/2024 10:56am • Taking mass transit to the airport for Thanksgiving travel would save you money, but the reality is many families are choosing to drive and park at D.C.-area airports. Before leaving your home, you can get a real-time online look at parking rates and how many parking spots are currently available Virginia's likely Republican nominee for governor reflects on her priorities, reentry into politics 11/26/2024 05:00am • Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is the first Republican to officially enter the race for the party’s nomination in 2025. "I never really thought of being lieutenant governor in the first place," Earle-Sears told WTOP, as she reflected on her decision to run for governor. She was endo Car Review: Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have what it takes to challenge the top compact crossovers after a big redesign? 11/25/2024 05:17am • General Motors has given the popular compact crossover — Chevrolet Equinox — a full redo for the 2025 model year. It’s been gaining in sales and now it looks to take a few buyers from stalwarts Toyota and Honda. A new tough and rugged, less car-like look sets it apart from the previous Equ A Christmas tree already? Why some in the DC area have theirs up 11/24/2024 03:51pm • Is it too early for a Christmas tree? Thanksgiving is still days away, but that didn’t stop some from loading their families in the car and heading out to get this year’s Christmas tree. “Considering Thanksgiving is early, we decided to get ours early,” Ally Wagner said. “So, eve AAA forecasts record holiday travel, but will that actually mean more traffic? 11/21/2024 06:22pm • Nearly 80 million people will pack up and travel more than 50 miles over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, setting a record and exceeding pre-pandemic travel, AAA projects. The bulk of those travelers — an expected 71.7 million — will hit the road in a car, which also tops 2023 and