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DC announces partnership to make home ownership affordable for teachers 10/30/2019 06:17pm • D.C. is launching a program to help public educators buy a house in the communities where they teach. Teachers are among the most valuable residents, but many can't afford to live in the neighborhoods where they teach. "We'd love people to live closer to their work and the people they serve,"

Review: Paul Rudd does double take in Netflix series 'Living with Yourself' 10/30/2019 01:59am • Who doesn't love Paul Rudd? There may not be a more likable actor in all of Hollywood, watching him rise from "Clueless" (1995), "Wet Hot American Summer" (2001) and "Friends" (2002-2004) to a show-stealer in "Anchorman" (2004), "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (2005) and "Knocked Up" (2007) to a blo

Former U.Va. football player found guilty of investment scam 10/29/2019 04:35pm • A former member of the Virginia Cavaliers football team is going to prison for fraud. Merrill Robertson Jr., 39, of Chesterfield, Virginia, was convicted by a federal jury late Monday of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering. Robertson played at Fork Union Militar

50 years since its birth, the internet has meant the death of ... 10/29/2019 02:28pm • On the 50th anniversary of the first message sent over the ARPANET — the Department of Defense's predecessor to the internet — a lot has changed since the night of Oct. 29, 1969. "Think back to all the things you used to do on a regular basis that you no longer do," said Ken Colburn, founder

How well can high-tech cars avoid pedestrians? Safety group puts systems to the test 10/29/2019 12:37pm • Many automakers are adding high-tech systems that can automatically stop cars from colliding with pedestrians. But the effectiveness of these systems vary widely, according to new rankings released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The institute tested the pedestrian crash-prevention

Poll: After Dave Chappelle, who should receive next Mark Twain Prize? 10/29/2019 04:37am • Another year is in the books for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, as the Kennedy Center honored this year's recipient Dave Chappelle Sunday night. So that begs the question: Who should be next year's worthy recipient? So far, the prize has gone to Richard Pryor (1998), Jonathan Win

Car comparison: Fun family cars 10/29/2019 04:35am • If you’re looking for a family-friendly car that packs a punch but won’t break your budget, WTOP has you covered.

Montgomery Co. officials call on state to save Corridor Cities Transitway: 'Put it back in the plan' 10/28/2019 04:15pm • Montgomery County, Maryland's long-planned Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) has hit a roadblock. It's not part of the state of Maryland's Draft FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Transportation Program detailing the Transportation Department's $15.3 billion six-year capital budget. The CCT as planned w

Car Review: 2019 Honda Passport is a spacious, 5-seat off-road crossover 10/28/2019 05:41am • Longtime Honda owners might remember the Passport name. It was the first SUV from Honda. Fast forward to 2019, the new Passport is a midsize crossover for five — and with plenty of space to spare. The V6 provides good pep and the ride is comfortable. Inside, the Passport Elite, the top-of-the-line

VIDEO: How Montgomery Co. firefighters rescue trapped drivers 10/28/2019 05:25am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '72af041d-9078-47c5-a05f-6ddaa8042ce0' }).render("192615364b90cb15");}); It's truly a nightmare scenario on the ro

Today in History: Oct. 28 10/28/2019 01:00am • Today is Monday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2019. There are 64 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. On this date: In 1726, the origina

Police: 2 killed, another hospitalized after car crashes into tree in Rockville 10/27/2019 11:14am • Two people were killed and a third person was hospitalized after a car struck a tree in Rockville, Maryland, on Saturday. According to Montgomery County police, passengers Man Kei Tam Yuen, 83, of Seabrook, Maryland, and Janice Luk Chan, 72, of Hyattsville, Maryland, succumbed to their injuries a

Why Metro canceled its Rush Hour Promise after a recent crash 10/27/2019 06:00am • When one Metro train crashed into another soon after a Nationals playoff game, Metro decided to cancel its “Rush Hour Promise” refunds for the following afternoon’s commute. Now, Metro’s general manager has offered a partial explanation. The refunds were offered to registered SmarTrip

Informal Baltimore neighborhood camera network helps fight crime 10/26/2019 05:40am • BALTIMORE (AP) — Arch McKown and his wife were out walking their dog one evening this summer when they came across a neighbor who told them he had recently been attacked by two young boys. The man recalled how the boys threw rocks and food containers at him, and that he unsuccessfully tried cha

Authorities ID man killed in fiery I-70 crash 10/25/2019 07:47pm • Authorities in Maryland have identified the man who died in a fiery crash on Interstate 70 early Thursday morning and said prosecutors are considering charges against the driver of a tanker semi-trailer. Maryland State Police said Matthew Emiliano Lautar, 45, of Baltimore was driving a Honda Civi