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4 wounded in shooting at car wash gathering in Manassas 07/04/2022 08:25am • Four men were wounded in a shooting at a large gathering in a car wash parking lot in Manassas, Virginia, late Sunday night, police say. A large group had gathered in the parking lot of Sam's Car Wash on Sudley Road in the Westgate Plaza Shopping Center when an argument broke out, according to po Car Review: Not just hybrids and plug-ins anymore, Toyota releases the all-electric bZ4X 07/04/2022 04:28am • By WTOP contributor Brian Armstead It’s no surprise that Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has made a commitment to a carbon neutral future. After all, they were the dominant carmaker in the “green energy” sphere early on with the extremely popular Prius lineup. The 2023 Toyota Metro prepares for Fourth of July crowds, responds to 7000-series concerns 07/04/2022 01:59am • Metro is preparing for increased Independence Day travel with more security at stations and the continued presence of just eight 7000-series trains. Andy Off, the interim general manager for WMATA, spoke with NBC Washington's Adam Tuss about the potential for increased wait times at stations like Power being restored across DC area after storms 07/03/2022 02:31pm • Flash flooding recedes at New Hampshire Avenue and Sligo Creek, leaving about half a dozen stalled cars and marooned drivers behind. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Power is being restored to the area after thousands were left without electricity in the wake of thunderstorms that hit the D.C. area Saturday Fairfax Co. police identify man fatally shot by officers at Springfield Town Center 07/01/2022 03:37pm • The Fairfax County, Virginia, police on Friday released the name of the man  shot and killed by officers in the parking lot of the Springfield Town Center on Thursday. Christian Parker, 37, of Reston, was shot and killed at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday in his car, the police said. They said a rel Officials prepare for in-person Fourth celebration — and say you should, too 07/01/2022 02:22pm • Park service and park police officials on Friday said they looked forward to an old-school, in-person Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall for the first time since 2019. “This is going to be a traditional Fourth of July that longtime residents or attendees have become used to over th Review: Joey King slaughters castle guards like Arya Stark in Hulu's 'The Princess' 07/01/2022 12:10pm • Can't wait for the “Game of Thrones” prequel "House of Dragon" to hit HBO next month? You might pass the time by streaming “The Princess" on Hulu this weekend for as much action-packed R-rated violence as you can possibly cram into a 90-minute kingdom. It follows a strong-willed Prin What to watch for if you're traveling July 4 07/01/2022 10:36am • If you plan to hit the road this weekend, you won't be alone: AAA predicts you'll be joining 47.9 million others. According to AAA, that's an 3.7% increase over 2021, bringing travel volumes just shy of those seen in 2019. And traveling by car is primed to set a record despite historically hig New Virginia, Maryland and DC laws now in effect 07/01/2022 07:58am • The start of July brings with it a new set of laws that are taking effect in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. More Local News Virginia Having a loud car exhaust system is again cause for being pulled over in Virginia — it’s again a primary offense. Another new law toughens the Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Jon Baron 07/01/2022 04:43am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland primary Police fatally shoot armed suspect near Springfield Town Center 06/30/2022 08:37pm • Police in Fairfax County shot and killed a man who they said refused to put down a gun outside a mall in Springfield, Virginia. Fairfax County police have not yet named the 37-year-old man, as they are waiting to notify his relatives. They said the man was wanted over an incident that happened Su Suspect still sought in Prince William County armed carjacking; shopping center reopens 06/30/2022 05:49pm • Stonebridge, a shopping area in Potomac Town Center, in Woodbridge, Virginia, has reopened after a search for suspects in an armed carjacking. The Prince William County police said the carjacking happened on Bayside Avenue in Woodbridge earlier Thursday. Officers spotted the stolen car around 3 arrested after police chase on I-495 06/30/2022 04:42pm • Three people were arrested Thursday morning after a police chase, involving shots fired at officers, shut down lanes on Interstate 495 in Montgomery County, Maryland, for more than an hour, the police said. Police Chief Marcus Jones on Thursday afternoon said officers followed the three after the La Plata police investigating social media video involving young women, TikTok challenge 06/30/2022 08:40am • La Plata Police are investigating a video posted on social media that shows young women getting sprayed at a car wash in Charles County, Maryland. The two women were seen dancing and posing on the hood of a truck for a TikTok challenge on Sunday night. More Local News More Charles C DC-295 reopened after cars get stuck in wet tar 06/30/2022 05:51am • Did the application process during repaving cause the wet tar that disabled several vehicles, which led to the closing of a section of D.C. 295 between Benning Road and East Capitol Street? That's what the D.C. Department of Transportation thinks happened Wednesday afternoon. The left lane reopen