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How a DC woman completed the world's toughest footrace for a 2nd time 08/04/2024 08:30am • Kelaine Conochan of D.C. said growing up, elementary school field day was like her Super Bowl. "I've always been one of the fast kids. I always tried so hard during the National Physical Fitness Test," Conochan said. "During the mile, I wanted to be first." That love followed her into adulthoo Over 1,000 without power as storms sparked thunderstorm warnings, watches across DC area 08/04/2024 05:35am • The D.C. region dealt with a round of powerful showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening after dealing with the heat. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued through 9 p.m. and a Flood Watch was issued through 10 p.m. but were canceled by the National Weather Service just before 8 p Data Doctors: Is it time to upgrade to a mesh network? 08/02/2024 02:22pm • Q: My current router is many years old and I’m moving to a larger home, so I’m trying to decide whether it’s time to upgrade to a mesh network. A: There are numerous considerations when it comes to changing wireless networking equipment, and moving to a larger home is certainly one of them. DC region under heat advisory, as feels-like temps soar past 100 08/01/2024 04:40pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. The D.C. area is in the grip of yet another oppressive heat wave, with soaring temperatures nearing the century mark — and feels-like temperatures even higher. A heat advisory from the National Weather Service lasts until 8 p.m. Cruise the Potomac River in a Bugatti or Mercedes — the Jet Ski version 08/01/2024 08:59am • .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 Things to do in the DC area: Black Books Matter Fest, Mubadala Citi DC Open … and more! 08/01/2024 04:51am • 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. Since its establishment in 2021 in Prince George's County, Maryland, Black Not all Olympic gold medals are worth the same price 07/31/2024 09:00pm • You can only get them every four years, but an Olympic medal can be worth millions to those who win one. But as rare as they are, some medals have the potential to not be worth much at all. The reality is there are tons of sports and not every one will get a lot of attention, which means the valu Parenting your parents: Could you or your parents pay for assisted living if you needed it? 07/31/2024 04:25am • It may be tough to find affordable assisted living with the demand for senior housing at a record high, according to experts. Most communities offer seniors nearly all the comforts of home. But a recent study by Seniorly.com found D.C. was the second most expensive place in the country at $6,800 Planned life sciences hub in North Bethesda gets millions more federal dollars 07/30/2024 08:00pm • Plans to create a new transit and life sciences hub in Montgomery County materialized into a signed agreement between Metro and the Maryland county, bringing millions of federal dollars to the table. "The county has put $36.6 million in state, local and federal funding into this project," Montgom Parenting your parents: How to manage your loved ones' finances, on top of your own 07/30/2024 05:10am • Have you ever wondered when the best time is to step in and handle your aging parents’ finances? It can be difficult to talk about money with your aging parents. But experts say the sooner you do it, the easier it will be to protect their well-being. Amy Goyer, a caregiver expert with AARP, Matt About Town: The need for speed! Va. teen chases dream of becoming an F1 or IndyCar driver 07/30/2024 04:56am • .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 The DC area is in for another geomagnetic storm — which means another opportunity to see the Northern Lights 07/29/2024 05:40pm • Here we go again. For skywatchers and wannabe Northern Lights chasers, space weather conditions are currently predicted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) to be favorable Monday night. The current predicted line of visibility on t Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state 07/29/2024 01:22pm • Jobs come and go, but free health clinics have been something Florence Roane-Bell could always count on. The lifelong Richmond resident has tapped into the Health Brigade — formerly known as the Fan Free Clinic — when she needed it. It was there that she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (after 'We will carry Fawzan in our hearts': Community mourns 6-year-old boy found dead in Gaithersburg park pond 07/29/2024 06:30am • First responders have recovered the body of a missing nonverbal, autistic 6-year-old from a pond in the Gaithersburg, Maryland, park where he was last seen. Fawzan Hassan had last been seen at an Ethiopian community picnic held at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg around 3 p.m. Saturday, according to a Keep an eye on the sky for Venus, Mercury and more 07/28/2024 05:21pm • Planets aplenty and active sun! Starting Sunday night, if you have a clear view of the western horizon 30 minutes or so after the Sun sets, go hunting for Venus and Mercury. The two inner planets will be visible but challenging to find, so binoculars will really help. Venus is going to get higher