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Data Doctors: Key differences between Windows 10 and 11 07/05/2024 04:56pm • Q: Before I upgrade, what are the main differences between Windows 10 and 11? A: Despite an announcement in 2015 by a Microsoft employee that Windows 10 would be the "last version of Windows" it's clear that Microsoft changed directions when they announced Windows 11 as a successor in 2021. Al Commemorate the 160th anniversary of the battle that saved DC 07/05/2024 06:39am • Over the next three days, there will be activities at the Monocacy Battlefield to commemorate the 160th anniversary of The Battle of Monocacy. While not as well known as other Civil War battles, it���s hard to discount the significance of the battle that saved D.C. ���I think a lot of people a Showers exit DC area ahead of Fourth of July fireworks 07/04/2024 08:24pm • A few lingering showers are wrapping up on this hot and humid Fourth of July after soaking rain and storms dampened some outdoor celebrations in the D.C. area earlier Thursday evening. Here's what you need to know. People dressed in patriotic outfits huddled under umbrellas on the National Mall a PHOTOS: Americans celebrate Fourth of July with dazzling patriotism 07/04/2024 05:55pm • D.C.-area residents are joining Americans nationwide in celebrating Independence Day with patriotic parades, steamy cookouts and show-stopping fireworks displays. Here’s a look at Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. and around the U.S. More July Fourth News Experience the spectacle of Z-Burg Before his first game as head coach, Jonatan Gir��ldez explains why he chose the Washington Spirit 07/04/2024 04:24pm • Jonatan Gir��ldez, the new head coach of the Washington Spirit, will finally make his sideline debut on Saturday on the road against Bay FC. Team president and general manager Mark Krikorian said on Wednesday it was important to have Gir��ldez jump into the role with "a fully intact team," adding As a Harpers Ferry museum closes, its 92 wax figures are looking for a new home 07/03/2024 06:47pm • The home of the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, has been sold. Now, 92 of the 93 wax figures that help tell the story of Brown, the abolitionist who led the raid on the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859, need a new home. Ted Staley, the man who has owned and opera Will the rain go away just in time for DC's July Fourth fireworks? 07/03/2024 06:27pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. Your Fourth of July barbecue may come with a side of storms Thursday, after a hot and humid day in the D.C. area. After a relatively cool Monday and Tuesday, record-breaking heat is hitting the entire continental U.S. for Independe Review: Eddie Murphy brings 'Beverly Hills Cop' back to comedic form in nostalgic 4th installment 'Axel F' 07/03/2024 02:03pm • After rescuing ���SNL��� and sharing the big screen with Nick Nolte in ���48 Hrs.��� (1982) and Dan Aykroyd in ���Trading Places��� (1983), Eddie Murphy became a blockbuster leading man as the fast-talking Axel Foley in ���Beverly Hills Cop��� (1984). Directed by Martin Brest, the fish-out-of-wa 'The Jamie Raskin Oratorio': Life of Maryland congressman interpreted in classical music piece 07/03/2024 01:59pm • Sometimes the written word isn't enough ��� even if the story being told is a vivid, passionate, at times tragic, tale. "The Jamie Raskin Oratorio" portrays the life of the Maryland congressman in a classical music piece. Poetry by Anne Becker ��� Takoma Park's former poet laureate ��� ada 'This is literally life or death': DC council member expresses frustration with 911 call center problems 07/03/2024 09:59am • Frustrated D.C. residents continue voicing concerns and fears over the District's 911 call center, saying their calls are still being dropped or never answered. One D.C. council member says she wants answers. Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau said she���s seen an uptick in complaints from her US service members in Europe warned to beware of terror attacks 07/03/2024 05:50am • Security measures at U.S. military bases across Europe have been put in place because of concerns that terrorists may be planning attacks. WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green spoke with WTOP anchor Dimitri Sotis about the specifics of the threats and security changes. DC property management company settles lawsuit alleging discrimination against potential tenants 07/03/2024 05:46am • A D.C.-based property management company has settled a lawsuit from the Equal Rights Center (ERC) accusing the company of discriminating against potential residents by denying them housing on illegal grounds. ERC's lawsuit accused AIR Property Management TRS, known as AIR Communities, of discrimi Military family describes 'betrayal' following inaction in Virginia Senate on education benefits 07/03/2024 05:32am • Some military families in Virginia have a feeling of "betrayal" after the state Senate reconvened Monday but left for the day without voting to lift new restrictions on a program that provides educational benefits to families of veterans. The Senate's inaction came after Virginia���s House of Del You can handle one heat wave, but what happens to your body when they keep coming? 07/02/2024 09:30pm • The last heat wave to scorch the D.C. region is barely a memory and already the next one is coming back. And if you're paying attention to what scientists have to say about climate change, then you're bracing for more and more of these withering hot days of heat and humidity. While there's lots o Senator Warner: "Bold" Amazon initiative can inspire Congress 07/02/2024 04:14pm • This content is sponsored by Amazon. Amazon has deepened its commitment to affordable housing in Northern Virginia, where new projects are providing homes for workers in the region who often find costs are out of reach. The company���s Housing Equity Fund recently announced it is adding $1