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Md.'s Cardin steps down from Senate, but says his time in politics is not over yet 12/26/2024 08:37am • Sen. Ben Cardin traveled to different parts of the state in recent weeks on a farewell tour and gave his last speech on the Senate floor, but Maryland’s senior senator makes one thing clear: It’s not goodbye, just goodbye for now. The Maryland Democrat hasn’t determined yet what his next st Tall tails: Where WTOP's 'Pet of the Week' pups are now 12/26/2024 05:53am • toggle audio on and off change volume Maryland National Guard gets F-16 fighter squadron from DC 12/25/2024 01:14pm • Maryland’s Air National Guard, which is set to lose its fighter squadron of A-10 Thunderbolts this fall, will get a fighter squadron of F-16s from the District of Columbia in its place, state and federal officials announced this week. It was the latest development in a tug-of-war over assets be Md. Blueprint board approves six more school district plans, three conditionally 12/25/2024 12:53pm • Three more Maryland school districts received full approval Thursday for their plans for implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, so 25% of Blueprint funds that have been withheld from this year’s budget can now be released for the education reform efforts. The Accountability and Imp A look back: Top DC-area sports stories of 2024 12/25/2024 04:28am • Just like we've done the last few years, the WTOP sports team has assembled Avengers-style to bring you the top sports stories of 2024. The Washington Spirit was on the precipice of another NWSL championship just last month. The Commanders are one of the most pleasant surprises in all of sports. New homes by New Year: DC's Humane Rescue Alliance racing to get 100 dogs adopted 12/24/2024 09:00pm • Animal shelters across the D.C. region have often reported throughout 2024 that they are over capacity, but those at D.C.'s Humane Rescue Alliance say the need is especially urgent. "We're hoping to find homes for at least 100 dogs by Dec. 31," said Diane Ashton, a spokesperson with the HRA. " Md. officials optimistic rise in health insurance coverage will continue in open enrollment 12/24/2024 06:15pm • Enrollment in the state’s health insurance marketplace has already risen during the current open enrollment period, and state officials are optimistic those numbers will increase before enrollment closes this month. Or next. Open enrollment ends Dec. 31 for anyone who wants coverage to start on #FutureMeDC campaign uses social media to steer kids away from crime and foster healthy choices 12/24/2024 05:21pm • While there are concerns about the negative impacts of social media on young people, in D.C., there's a campaign underway to harness the power of local social media influencers to generate positive messages. Lightshow, a D.C.-based rapper, is among those using his talent and social media reach in A true toy story at DC's Children's National Hospital 12/24/2024 09:32am • Plenty of emotions can be felt throughout the hallways at Children's National Hospital in Northwest D.C., and at this time of year, those emotions are magnified to unspoken levels. "My child will probably be here anywhere from 29-32 weeks a year and it's never easy to take turns visiting my s New penalty structure for speeding through work zones in Maryland takes effect in the new year 12/24/2024 06:08am • Starting Jan. 1, a new tiered penalty system will be in place for drivers who are cited for speeding in work zones in Maryland. The new law, passed by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2024 session and signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore, will boost the fines for drivers who go above the posted DC rec center honors teen with special needs who died in city's care decades ago 12/23/2024 08:55pm • Although it took just a few minutes for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center on Monday, it took a decades-long struggle to get there. Joy Evans was just 18 years old when she died in the care of the former Forest Haven Asy Md. governor wants Commanders to stay put, but secures promises if team leaves for DC 12/23/2024 06:19pm • Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed an agreement with the Washington Commanders that lays out what would happen if the team opts to leave Northwest Stadium in Landover for D.C. A source familiar with the discussions said Moore signed the memorandum of understanding Dec. 17, and delayed signing "un DraftKings Promo Code: Claim $200 Bonus for Packers-Saints MNF 12/23/2024 05:44pm • This article sponsored by SportRadar. Sign up with this DraftKings promo code offer and secure bonus bets for Monday Night Football. New players can win a $150 bonus on Saints-Packers and an additional $50 deposit bonus. Click here to register. Bettors who start with a $5 bet in sele Virginia lawmakers renew push for legal cannabis marketplace 12/23/2024 01:10pm • Virginia lawmakers are preparing to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis marketplace in the state. The renewed push comes after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a similar proposal earlier this year. Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, and Sen. Aaron Rou Even post election, workplace incivility is rising and people are quitting because of it 12/23/2024 11:40am • Many people hoped the temperature would fall on divisiveness, angry rhetoric and uncivil debates over politics and social issues after November's election, but that has not happened in the workplace. In fact, it is rising. The Alexandria, Virginia-based Society for Human Resource Management, whic