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'Virginia is not New York': Attorney general says arrests at U.Va. necessary, as protesters express outrage 05/06/2024 03:34pm • The state's attorney general said the move to arrest and remove pro-Palestininian protesters from the University of Virginia campus was necessary after weeks of lawless acts that some students dispute. Twenty-five people were arrested Saturday at the Charlottesville campus after police clashed wi Spring brings back more DC farmers markets; many farmers depend on them 05/06/2024 12:40pm • The D.C. region has several year-round farmers markets, but spring is here and that is bringing even more seasonal markets back. Nonprofit FRESHFARM operates about two-dozen markets in the D.C. area, the largest network of farmers markets in the mid-Atlantic and third-largest in the country. Last Car Review: Kia Sportage Hybrid is frugal on gas, but stands out in the crowd 05/06/2024 08:21am • The front end has striking-shaped LED lights that will make you take a double take when you see it on the road or even parked. (WTOP/Mike Parris) Kia has been remaking its lineup the last few years with more EV, PHEVs and hybrids in many of its popular models. The compact crossover Sportage is no di Swiftonomics: Taylor Swift course at AU to examine music industry, ticket sales, streaming 05/06/2024 06:49am • A course designed by American University students called "Swiftonomics: The Economics of Taylor Swift" will examine how the popstar has impacted the economy as a chart-topping musician and billionaire businesswoman. Class registration is already open and fifty students have filled a blank spa Empty nest coaches help parents in DC and beyond navigate a 'bittersweet' phase 05/06/2024 05:32am • Christine Oakfield wasn’t prepared for the realization that only a few months remained until her teen daughter would leave for college. Her awakening came at a family gathering shortly before graduation. “It was really easy to ignore it for a while because you have all the ‘to-do’ list Record spending in high-stakes Maryland US Senate primary 05/06/2024 04:32am • Maryland's U.S. Senate race is already the costliest political battle in the state's history — and that's just in the Democratic primary. Rep. David Trone and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed longtime U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin. 'ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT!' George Lopez cracks up Kennedy Center 05/06/2024 04:13am • He's one of the most prolific comedians of the past 30 years. This week, George Lopez performs live at the Kennedy Center on Friday and Saturday with his "ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT!" Comedy Tour. "I started saying 'ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT' in conversation … If someone is boring or you want to move on and Menopause: Maryland gynecologist wants to people to talk about the 'other' PMS 05/05/2024 04:35pm • Most people are familiar with premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, symptoms. But a Montgomery County, Maryland-based integrative gynecologist wants people to know more about changes that come with menopause. The Other PMS: Menopause Dr. LaKeischa W. McMillan writes about menopause in her new book, "The DC area's unsettled weather ends Sunday afternoon 05/05/2024 01:46pm • After Cinco de Mayo started as a wet one across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the rain is expected to slowly go away Sunday afternoon. "The showers should start to go away just after lunchtime," said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans. "The afternoon will stay dry with cloud cover and a Dreary Saturday leads into cooler, cloudier week with increasing chance of thunderstorms 05/04/2024 10:30pm • On-and-off showers soaked the D.C. region Saturday before turning heavy in the evening. The National Weather Service predicted cooler temperatures, rain showers and plenty of clouds across the D.C. area as a frontal boundary remains stalled to the west. Some storms slowed traffic on Route 50 in Heated campaign for Maryland's US Senate seat has some worried about healing party divisions 05/04/2024 10:12pm • A heated Democratic primary contest in Maryland for U.S. Senate is raising concerns about the potential for a fractured party heading into the general elections in November. U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) are locked in a pitch battle atop Virginia attorney general joins efforts to fight back against Title IX changes 05/04/2024 09:59pm • Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a multi-state effort to stop new Title IX rules from going into effect. The list of new rules designed to protect victims of campus sexual assaults and the rights of LGBTQ+ students has come under attack by Republican attorneys general in several Prince William School Board gives nod of approval to several residential projects 05/04/2024 06:15pm • The Prince William County School Board has approved development impact statements related to rezoning applications for several housing developments across the county. The rezoning applications are for four development projects located across the Brentsville District, Gainesville District and the Po DC Veg Restaurant Week showcases flavorful, plant-based specials, discounts … and more 05/04/2024 08:28am • For Bershan Shaw, her healthy, happy life is all to thanks her vegan diet. The TV personality, CEO, tech founder and business coach told WTOP that she became a vegan after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer 16 years ago. " doctor said I had three months to live, and it was a rude awaken First legal DC marijuana patio to open 'any day now' 05/03/2024 09:04pm • While possessing marijuana is legal in D.C., smoking the drug in public is still not allowed. That is changing, however, at some local businesses that are licensed with the city to sell medical cannabis. "You have to hold an active medical cannabis retailers license," explained Sean Gordy, the