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Amid funding concerns, promising lung cancer vaccines could be available in next few years 03/11/2025 01:55pm • Ongoing clinical trials to develop a lung cancer vaccine to treat or prevent the most deadly form of cancer in the U.S. could be available to patients in "the next few years," Dr. Stephen Liu, who works at Georgetown University's cancer center. "I'm optimistic that in the next few years, we'll se Blow by a stopped school bus in this part of Northern Virginia, expect a hefty fine 03/11/2025 09:37am • Drivers can expect a hefty fine if they pass a school bus picking-up or dropping-off students in Fairfax County, Virginia. Dozens of buses there will soon have stop-arm cameras. A total of 50 stop-arm cameras will be installed on public school buses, part of a pilot program between the county and A big luxury SUV is now ready to compete after a big redo for 2025 03/11/2025 05:30am • The 2025 Infiniti QX80 has gone from dated to more modern and futuristic in its styling. (WTOP/Mike Parris) It’s been sometime since Infiniti gave its largest and most luxurious SUV ��� the Infiniti QX80 ��� a makeover, and to compete in this pricey market, the company stepped up its game insi Steps to take before booking international travel for spring and summer 03/11/2025 04:02am • Spring and summer vacation planning is underway for many, but before booking tickets and accommodations, travelers are being encouraged to check their passports. Peter Greenberg, travel editor for CBS News, said if your passport is close to expiring, prioritize getting a new one before booking. DC leaders in budget panic, saying Congress bill would financially devastate the city 03/10/2025 06:51pm • D.C. leaders were in a panic on Monday afternoon, sounding the alarm and saying the federal spending bill under consideration in Congress would be financially devastating to the city. "It's like taking a catastrophe and doubling it," D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said. Over the weekend, FanDuel Promo Code: Claim Upgraded $200 Bonus for NBA, NHL 03/10/2025 06:07pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Set up a new user profile with this FanDuel promo code offer and secure a massive boost on Monday night. New players who take advantage Fairfax Co. wants to start middle schools later. That could impact elementary start times, too 03/10/2025 05:18pm • As Fairfax County Public Schools weighs options for how to start middle schools later in the morning, some parents in the Northern Virginia school district are concerned about the impact such a change would have on their kids' routines. The school district's middle schools start at 7:30 a.m., and DC crews begin removing Black Lives Matter Plaza 03/10/2025 03:51pm • Crews began reconstruction plans around Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House in Northwest D.C. on Monday morning. The changes come after legislation introduced by Republicans in Congress last week demanded the District remove the 35-foot-tall phrase that stretches for two blocks north of How federal layoffs could impact this small Maryland county 03/10/2025 03:33pm • As the Trump administration continues slicing the federal workforce and laying off probational employees in large numbers, much of the conversation on how it impacts Maryland can center around the populous counties that lie just outside of the District of Columbia ��� Prince George���s County and Mo 1 in 6 private-sector employees admits to working less than 30 hours a week 03/10/2025 12:25pm • What if your employer asked for bullet points outlining what you did on the clock last week? A survey of private-sector employees found most say they get their job done; but one in six full-time employees say they spend 30 hours or less of their 40-hour workweek doing actual work. The Resume Temp More DC-area homebuyers are backing out. Bad for the seller, but a second chance for a buyer 03/10/2025 11:17am • One in eight home sales in the D.C. region that went under contract in January was canceled. Nationwide, 14% of contracts fell through, the highest rate of cancellations for a January since at least 2017. A canceled contract is not good for the seller, regardless of the reason. ���People know Working Capital: He whistles a happy tune from the Oval Office to the top of the Washington Monument 03/10/2025 04:27am • In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, ���What do you do?��� WTOP���s series ���Working Capital��� profiles the people doing the work that makes the region unique.�� Some people whistle while they work, but Chris Ullman whistles for work. That���s in addition to running his own pu Group gathers at Black Lives Matter Plaza to honor mural 03/09/2025 07:31pm • A group of fraternity brothers wants people to remember why D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza was created in the first place. About 40 members of the Eastern Province Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity gathered at BLM Plaza in Northwest on��Sunday to pray, sing and honor the significance of the mural that' DraftKings Promo Code: $150 NBA Bonus for Thunder-Nuggets, Any Game 03/09/2025 12:03pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services New players can sign up with the latest DraftKings promo code offer and secure $150 in bonuses instantly. Set up a new account and star Virginia commissions approve $155 million Manassas rail line agreement 03/09/2025 07:44am • Owners of the commuter rail system Virginia Railway Express on Thursday signed off on a five-year, $155 million agreement to purchase the Manassas Line, allowing the system to enhance service reliability and provide control over stations and schedules between Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia.