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This Fairfax man says he'll never forget the people who saved his life 04/22/2024 10:10pm • Albert Johnson almost died when he passed out behind the wheel of his car. The 77-year-old Fairfax man smashed into a light pole just five years ago after going to the gym and having a cup of coffee at a local restaurant. Once he left the café on April 17, driving west on Route 29, he passed out Energy Strategy Series 2024: How DC Public Works, DC Water drive toward clean energy with biodiesel 04/22/2024 04:06pm • The urgency to address environmental concerns has escalated, propelling cities around the world to explore sustainable solutions. Washington, D.C., has not wavered in its commitment to climate action, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045. Like balancing a checkbook, being carbon Best 2024 Hybrid and Electric cars 04/22/2024 12:41pm • Hyundai was the big winner in this year's U.S. News & World Report rankings for the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. "We looked at 96 total vehicles across 10 categories,” said Tony Markovich, senior editor for Autos, at U.S. News. "This year, Hyundai really stood out — they had three Takoma Park police find man shot while responding to car crash 04/22/2024 10:22am • A man was shot and wounded Sunday night in Takoma Park, Maryland. Officers found the victim after responding to a car crash near Maple Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway, according to police. Just before 8 p.m., officers responded to a call for a report of a personal injury collision, but when they a Car Review: The full-electric Fiat 500e is a great choice as an urban commuter 04/22/2024 07:32am • The original Fiat 500 and the new 500e still of some of the smaller cars on the market. However, even taller drivers will find decent space. (WTOP/Brian Armstead) Brian Armstead, Special Contributor Don’t let the small size fool you the Fiat 500e packs plenty of space for adults and offers a fun WATCH: Red Bull Showrun brings race cars and more to the streets of DC 04/22/2024 07:26am • toggle audio on and off change volume Using virtual reality to put the brakes on dangerous driving 04/22/2024 04:30am • A Chevy Camaro parked inside Springfield Town Center in Fairfax County on Sunday let shoppers test whether they are safe drivers. The traveling exhibit is part of the Street Smart campaign from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. " How drivers can prevent dogs from becoming a distraction 04/21/2024 05:49am • Most drivers know how to eliminate distractions behind the wheel — but there may be one distraction some pet-loving drivers overlook. About 50% of dog owners who drive with their animal believe their dog could be a distraction, according to Raychel Adiutori, an Erie Insurance spokeswoman. Ap How pollen, seasonal allergies could affect your weekend outdoor plans 04/19/2024 10:28am • Early-season allergies are often caused by tree pollen. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) After several days of watching tree pollen pile up on cars and reaching for eye drops and tissues, a lot of us are wondering how seasonal allergies will affect our outdoor plans this weekend. "Unfortunately, you ne Dear wife: We need a Toyota GR86 sports car 04/19/2024 05:37am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r Speed limit change coming to Veirs Mill Road in Rockville 04/18/2024 09:10pm • A lower speed limit is coming to a stretch of Veirs Mill Road in Rockville, Maryland, where a pedestrian was struck and killed late last year. The speed limit is changing from 40 mph to 35 mph. The change will apply to the part of the road between Edmonston Drive and Twinbrook Parkway. The Cit Public Enemy frontman Chuck D joins WTOP before 'bum rushing' speaker series in Frederick 04/18/2024 07:03pm • He's arguably the greatest emcee from arguably the greatest hip-hop group of all time. Now, Chuck D is about to "bum rush the show" at the historic Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland, Thursday night. It's part of the Frederick Speaker Series, a perfect forum for a rapper whose lyrics have Google Maps rolls out features to help EV drivers find nearby chargers, plan trips 04/18/2024 08:46am • Popular navigation app Google Maps is introducing features to help electric vehicle drivers alleviate a primary concern: finding a place to charge. Open EV charging stations at a Royal Farms gas station in South Riding, Virginia. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) In a blog post, Google said it is starti 2 Florida men suspected in 2-year string of car break-ins at parks in Fairfax County 04/17/2024 06:18pm • Fairfax County police say two Florida men are under arrest and have been charged in connection with a string of car break-ins at parks across the Virginia county during a nearly two-year period. Police said that, in many cases, credit cards were in the vehicles and later used at different area st Pack your ear protection — Pennsylvania Avenue to turn into a speedway for race car drivers Saturday 04/17/2024 11:19am • Motorsport fans will pack the National Mall on Saturday to watch a Formula 1 race car drive through the heart of the nation's capital. Here's what you need to know. Red Bull Racing is hosting its first-ever showrun event in D.C., where its RB7 racing car will be on display, driving in front of th