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Automakers' problems are much worse than we thought Automakers' problems are much worse than we thought 09/28/2021 06:20am • For a year and a half, a lack of computer chips has been plaguing the auto industry, forcing plants to shut down, delaying auto shipments and sending car prices through the roof. But that's not the only problem automakers face. Industry experts say automakers are having trouble getting all manner Six Flags to close early during Fright Fest after Saturday night fights, vandalism Six Flags to close early during Fright Fest after Saturday night fights, vandalism 09/27/2021 06:39pm • After a night of fights and vandalism, Six Flags Amusement Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, said it will shorten park hours and close by 9 p.m. each day through the duration of 'Fright Fest,' its annual Halloween event. On Saturday night, the park closed more than an hour ahead of schedu Fire departments look at ways to reduce an elevated risk of cancer Fire departments look at ways to reduce an elevated risk of cancer 09/27/2021 06:26pm • They are the ones who run into burning buildings to save lives, but the job has come at a cost for many career firefighters, in the form of an increased risk of cancer. That has many fire departments looking into ways to make the job safer. Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Vagonis As Maryland marijuana legalization gains steam, nonprofit wants to be 'voice' of Black business As Maryland marijuana legalization gains steam, nonprofit wants to be 'voice' of Black business 09/27/2021 03:39pm • A technician inspects the leaves of cannabis plants growing inside a controlled environment. (Photo by Konstantinos Tsakalidis/Bloomberg Creative via Getty) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email s Dialing it back: DC has just 6 public payphones left Dialing it back: DC has just 6 public payphones left 09/27/2021 02:20pm • Before the age of smartphones, payphones used to be a common sight on a city street corner. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) If you’ve got to call a guy about a thing, you’d better hurry — only half a dozen payphones remain on the streets of D.C. ”We currently have six payphones — just six ‘The pulse is much different’: Ocean City’s unsanctioned car weekend stalls ‘The pulse is much different’: Ocean City’s unsanctioned car weekend stalls 09/27/2021 05:55am • Cpt. Nate Passwaters of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office patrols during the H2oi unsanctioned car event in Ocean City. (Maryland Matters/Hannah Gaskill) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email Car Review: The Ford F-150 is America’s bestselling vehicle and its latest makeover intends to keep it at the top Car Review: The Ford F-150 is America’s bestselling vehicle and its latest makeover intends to keep it at the top 09/27/2021 03:59am • Trucks are king taking the top three sales positions, so innovation is necessary to keep sales up. That’s why the hybrid and the upcoming all-electric version of the F-150 are getting the limelight. Still, some overlook that you can equip the F-150 with a V8 engine. When the 2021 F-150 hit my driv 'A lot of these are preventable': Fire chief speaks out after recent crashes of vehicles into firetrucks 'A lot of these are preventable': Fire chief speaks out after recent crashes of vehicles into firetrucks 09/26/2021 05:41pm • A firetruck was struck by a car in Montgomery County, Maryland. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service) A local fire chief says recent crashes of cars into firetrucks can be avoided if drivers pay more attention to the road. Last week, two firetrucks were struck in the D.C. area Md. leaders kick off 'drive electric' week in Annapolis Md. leaders kick off 'drive electric' week in Annapolis 09/26/2021 03:35pm • Elected officials from Maryland met at the City Dock in Annapolis on Sunday to push drivers towards electric cars. The event kicked off National Drive Electric Week.  "We know what climate change looks like in the city of Annapolis. We feel it on many days of the year of the year when you get tu Md. man found shot, dead in car crash Md. man found shot, dead in car crash 09/26/2021 01:28am • Prince George's County police said a man died Saturday after being shot inside his car in Laurel. Police said they found the car at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Mulberry Street just before 10 p.m. last night. The car crashed into the side of a building, according to officials, and Police: Virginia woman dies after multi-car crash Police: Virginia woman dies after multi-car crash 09/25/2021 12:55pm • Police in Virginia say a woman has died after her car crossed into oncoming traffic and hit two cars. A news release Saturday from the Prince William County Police Department said that the driver of a Hyundai Elantra crossed over the center line on a road in Nokesville and sideswiped one car befo DC officers charged with murder, obstruction in scooter driver’s death DC officers charged with murder, obstruction in scooter driver’s death 09/24/2021 05:54pm • Two D.C. police officers have been indicted in the death of Karon Hylton-Brown in Northwest last fall. Terence Sutton, 37, a 10-year police veteran, has been charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy and obstruction of justice; Andrew Zabavsky, Sutton’s lieutenant in charge of the Fourth Di Weekend Road and Rail: Stops on the Beltway and I-66, events in DC; work on most Metro lines Weekend Road and Rail: Stops on the Beltway and I-66, events in DC; work on most Metro lines 09/24/2021 03:50pm • This looks to be a gorgeous weekend and that means full steam ahead for roadwork on the Beltway, to include stops on the Virginia side. As Interstate 66 continues to transform, so does Interstate 295/DC-295. Bikes rule the district and Metro has only the Green line operating with normal service. 3 indicted in shooting death of 8-year-old PJ Evans 3 indicted in shooting death of 8-year-old PJ Evans 09/24/2021 01:54pm • Three men in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have been indicted in the death of 8-year-old Peyton "P.J." Evans last month. Desmond Nkwocha, 21, Mark Nkwocha, 23, and George Shamman, 23, were indicted by a grand jury Thursday, Prince George’s State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said in a state 'It will be uncomfortable': Ocean City mayor, police chief on weekend pop-up car rally 'It will be uncomfortable': Ocean City mayor, police chief on weekend pop-up car rally 09/24/2021 08:20am • Sunny, cool weather would normally make this a perfect weekend for an impromptu, offseason trip to Ocean City, Maryland — however, the resort's mayor and police chief are warning against it. Ocean City has declared a "Special Event Zone" through Sunday, Sept. 26, which reduces speed limits and
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