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'As a mother of 4 kids, it’s too much': What a Fairfax Co. mom spends on school supplies — and how she saves 'As a mother of 4 kids, it’s too much': What a Fairfax Co. mom spends on school supplies — and how she saves 08/12/2024 04:46am • From vaping, the cost of school supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” this August and September. Crayons, pencils, notebooks — even headph Perseid meteor shower, planets and aurora make for skywatcher's delight this weekend Perseid meteor shower, planets and aurora make for skywatcher's delight this weekend 08/10/2024 03:03pm • This weekend is a skywatcher’s joy as the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower occurs Saturday and Sunday nights, accompanied by a stunning late night planetary pairing of Mars and Jupiter. Aurora If the Perseid meteor shower and the pairing of Mars and Jupiter isn’t enough to get your cel Northern Va. girl sings Taylor Swift songs in Austria city center with 'humongous' crowd after foiled concert attack Northern Va. girl sings Taylor Swift songs in Austria city center with 'humongous' crowd after foiled concert attack 08/09/2024 09:55am • A 12-year-old girl from Northern Virginia was among a booming crowd of Taylor Swift fans who sang in the streets of Austria after the pop star canceled her three Vienna shows in response to threats of a terrorist attack. Among disappointment and fear following the unprecedented cancellations, The Summer Restaurant Week deals, menus you don't want to miss The Summer Restaurant Week deals, menus you don't want to miss 08/09/2024 08:07am • The clock is ticking to get reservations in for Summer Restaurant Week. Organized by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), this year's event hosts a record number of restaurants offering deals and discounts from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18. With over 350 restaurants to choose Debby downgraded to tropical depression as DC region sees damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated flooding Debby downgraded to tropical depression as DC region sees damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated flooding 08/08/2024 07:44pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. Tropical Storm Debby was downgraded to a tropical depression Thursday afternoon and it's expected to continue weakening as it moves north this week — but not before it rolls through the D.C. area bringing the risk of flooding and th Things to do in the DC area: A Bayard Rustin graphic novel exhibit, Punk Fest … and more! Things to do in the DC area: A Bayard Rustin graphic novel exhibit, Punk Fest … and more! 08/08/2024 10:05am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. The Africa World Art Gallery in Washington is hosting an exhibition This obscure monument commemorates Elvis' one and only performance in DC This obscure monument commemorates Elvis' one and only performance in DC 08/08/2024 08:00am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 How to avoid becoming a victim of donor scams as Election Day nears How to avoid becoming a victim of donor scams as Election Day nears 08/08/2024 07:04am • With the general election a few months away and presidential candidates aggressively fundraising before Election Day, election-related scams are likely to become increasingly common, according to Thomas Dearden, an associate professor of sociology at Virginia Tech. Because political donations inc Heavy rain hit DC area Wednesday night, with Debby to bring more this week Heavy rain hit DC area Wednesday night, with Debby to bring more this week 08/08/2024 03:10am • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. Parts of the D.C. region received heavy rain and storms Wednesday as Tropical Storm Debby pushes its way north after smacking the Gulf Coast. Here's what you need to know. Loudoun County, Virginia, already received 2 to 4 inch Safety watchdog: Metrorail needs to do more to make sure operators are fit (and awake) for duty Safety watchdog: Metrorail needs to do more to make sure operators are fit (and awake) for duty 08/07/2024 08:15pm • The commission that keeps a watchful eye over safety concerns at WMATA's Metrorail system said the transit agency needs to do more to make sure employees are trained, get enough sleep and are fit for duty. During a Tuesday meeting, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) outlined incide These fish are everywhere. Maryland only wants them on your dinner plate These fish are everywhere. Maryland only wants them on your dinner plate 08/07/2024 05:13am • While there have been improvements, there remains a fragile ecosystem within the Chesapeake Bay. Among the growing problems are some of the animals that live and swim in those waters. That's because they're not supposed to be in those waters but have found their way in and really enjoy it. Have money sitting in your cash sharing app? It could be gone in an instant Have money sitting in your cash sharing app? It could be gone in an instant 08/06/2024 07:40pm • For many people, payment apps have taken the place of cash when it comes to splitting dinner with friends or sending a family member a couple dollars. But how secure is your money in those digital accounts? Digital expert Kim Commando said that with some of these services, your money doesn’t ha What police in Greenbelt found on ATMs over the weekend What police in Greenbelt found on ATMs over the weekend 08/06/2024 04:45am • A bizarre case of tampering was discovered at a pair of ATMs in Greenbelt, Maryland, over the weekend. A piece of metal was found glued over the slit where people withdraw cash from at a pair of drive-through ATMs at two different banks located only a couple of miles apart from each other. The Police release images of suspect in fatal Columbia Mall shooting Police release images of suspect in fatal Columbia Mall shooting 08/05/2024 03:30pm • Police in Howard County, Maryland, have released new images of a suspect in the late-July shooting at The Mall in Columbia that left a 17-year-old dead. Angelo Little, of Columbia, was killed on July 27 after exiting a bathroom inside the mall. Police are asking for help in identifying Little 'Giving up is not an option': After helping raise over 20 kids, Va. woman receives Foster Parent of the Year award 'Giving up is not an option': After helping raise over 20 kids, Va. woman receives Foster Parent of the Year award 08/05/2024 04:43am • Linda Cheeks makes sure her foster children learn many lessons before leaving her care. The most important one is "giving up is not an option," she told WTOP. "It's OK to fail. Just get back up," said Cheeks. "Don't stay down. That's the most important thing." That goes for the 66-year-old
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