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Maryland governor signs bills to tighten juvenile justice, expand gun safety measures 05/16/2024 08:42pm • Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed a juvenile justice reform bill Thursday that makes younger juveniles subject to state oversight in criminal cases, a move supporters said will combine accountability and rehabilitation to the benefit of children. “It really comes down to facing facts: Children in the s Things to do in the DC area: Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo', Bike to Work Day ... and more! 05/16/2024 06:06pm • 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. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. Cirque du Soleil is back in town, this time in Fairfax, Virginia's Eag Review: Apple's 'Sugar' is an unpredictable neo-noir starring Colin Farrell as a cinephile detective in LA 05/15/2024 04:04pm • Critics recently took a bite out of Apple for its tone-deaf iPad commercial crushing centuries of culture in a vice, followed by a proposed streaming bundle with Netflix and Peacock that gives cord cutters another option but could be a slippery slope to the very cable monopolies that streaming w Private investment, public benefits: Celebrating the success of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway project 05/14/2024 12:34pm • This content is provided by I-66 Express Mobility Partners. I-66 Express May marks 18 months since the full opening of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway dynamic toll managed-lane system in Northern Virginia. This month, we also celebrate Infrastructure Week (May 13-17), making it a great tim Loudoun Farm Tour begins Saturday, now with free shuttle buses 05/13/2024 09:42am • The Spring Loudoun County Farm Tour is May 18 and May 19. This year there will be free shuttle buses to take you to 30-plus Virginia farms opening to the public. The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, which organizes the yearly fall and spring farm tours said it got great feedback Car Review: 2025 Ram 1500 hits a home run 05/13/2024 06:15am • The 2025 Ram 1500 continues the muscular presence Ram is known for in the field. (Courtesy Brian Armstead) Brian Armstead, special contributor For those who love Ram trucks for their rugged nature or high performance, rest well knowing the 2025 Ram 1500 is available in a trim level to suit your need Boy charged after failed robbery attempt using BB gun at Dulles Town Center Mall 05/13/2024 05:38am • A male juvenile is facing three charges tied to a failed robbery attempt using a BB gun at Dulles Town Center Mall in Northern Virginia on Saturday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff's Office said that around 4:30 p.m. deputies were sent to the Foot Locker store at t What's the buzz? 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at National Theatre marks homecoming for Virginia native 05/13/2024 04:17am • He understudied the role of Jesus in his Woodson High School production of "Godspell." Now, a Fairfax, Virginia, native comes home for "Jesus Christ Superstar" at National Theatre this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. "I grew up going to shows at the National all the time, so I'm really, reall Man killed after car crashes into tree in Howard Co. 05/11/2024 06:13pm • A man is dead after striking a tree with his car in Howard County, Maryland, on Friday evening. Howard County police responded to reports of a car that struck a tree in the 7100 block of Dorsey Run Road in Elkridge around 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Icaro Freire-Pina, 42, of Laurel, was transported t Newly released body-worn camera footage reveals early response to Key Bridge collapse 05/11/2024 05:20pm • Body-worn camera video of the initial aftermath of the March 26 collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge has been released to the public, revealing some of the sights and sounds of one officer's early response. The video, obtained by ABC News through a Freedom of Information Act request, comprises near Prince William Co. judge revokes bond for Virginia man accused of killing girlfriend, young child 05/11/2024 11:50am • A Prince William County judge revoked the $5,000 bond for a Virginia man who is accused of killing his girlfriend and her young child in a car crash. Friday's decision came after prosecutors presented dashcam evidence from the car of Mustafa Aljazairi, 34, of Stafford, WTOP news partner NBC Washi 'Underwear underworld' uncovered by police in Northern Virginia 05/10/2024 11:00pm • A three-man retail theft crew now has their panties in a bunch after being arrested for allegedly stealing over $24,000 worth of merchandise — mostly underwear from Victoria’s Secret. Fairfax County Police Capt. Dana Ferreira said the thieves stole the items Wednesday in Prince William County Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma 05/10/2024 09:02pm • ▶ Watch Video: Mom refuses to give up on daughter put on life support after car crash Dowagiac, Michigan — For Peggy Means, every Mother's Day had been just another day without her daughter, Jennifer Flewellen, who was critically injured in a 2017 car crash at the age 35. Flewelle Review: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt are explosively entertaining in stuntman action comedy 'The Fall Guy' 05/10/2024 02:21pm • Hopes were high for "The Fall Guy" as Hollywood combined two blockbuster stars from last summer's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon with "Barbie" alum Ryan Gosling teaming with "Oppenheimer" alum Emily Blunt. All week long, box-office pundits have been quick to point out that "The Fall Guy" underwhel PHOTOS: After more than 40 years, Metro will retire 2000-series trains 05/10/2024 01:56pm • Metro officially started retiring its 2000-series train on Friday after more than 40 years on the tracks. The 2000-series trains were first introduced in 1983 and had issues close to four times more often than the 7000-series trains, Metro said in a news release. “These 76 train cars helped mo