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Matt About Town: Get up close and personal with bugs of the DC area, thanks to an award-winning photographer 07/18/2024 06:08am • .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 'Microphone Check' documentary explores 'Hidden History of Hip-Hop' at E Street Cinema in DC 07/18/2024 04:12am • UPDATE: The E Street Cinema screening was canceled after the publication of this article. Hip-hop recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, but who really created the genre? The new documentary "Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip-Hop" makes its D.C. premiere at the Landmark E Stre Northwest DC restaurant accused of stealing worker tips settles lawsuit for over $500K 07/16/2024 06:50pm • A Northwest D.C. restaurant accused of stealing workers' tips and cheating them out of wages and benefits is paying over $500,000 to settle a wage theft lawsuit filed by the District's Attorney General Brian Schwalb last year. Swahili Village, located along M Street south of Dupont Circle, an Matt About Town: Slow jams and no Crocs — The lore behind the world's newest 'nation,' Slowjamastan! 07/16/2024 10:21am • .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 Former Secret Service agent has questions about Trump's security 07/16/2024 06:47am • In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, a former special agent tells WTOP that he has questions of his own about the level of Secret Service protection afforded to the Republican presidential nominee. As an agent, Matthew Doherty was a part of the Capital Fringe Festival's second week: What to expect 07/16/2024 05:10am • The Capital Fringe Festival is back in action across D.C. giving area artists a chance to shine. If you're looking for some fun events, what are some of the best things to do in week 2? "Capital Fringe is 19 years old this year — this is our last teenage year," festival director Julianne Pro-tips for Prime Day shopping 07/15/2024 04:25pm • From television to cosmetics and everything in between, Amazon is promising to have “millions of great deals” during its 10th Prime Day sales event. While some Prime Deals are already live, the main event begins at 3 a.m. on Tuesday and lasts 48 hours. For shoppers, the key is telling Following Trump assassination attempt, 'Americans need to start listening, paying attention and waking up' 07/15/2024 03:51pm • The search for answers continues after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Many questions remain unanswered about how the gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, managed to get access to a nearby roof whe Ex-classmate of Trump rally shooter describes him as 'normal boy' 07/14/2024 03:09pm • ▶ Watch Video: Details emerge as investigation into Trump shooter continues Washington — The gunman who fired shots at former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, was rejected from his high school's rifle team, according to a former classmate. The Review: 'Beale Street' alum KiKi Layne shows surprising singing chops in music drama 'Dandelion' 07/12/2024 12:52pm • It was an Audience Award nominee at the South by Southwest Film Festival back in March. This Friday, the IFC indie music drama “Dandelion” opens in select theaters in the D.C. area. The film follows a struggling singer/songwriter named Theresa (a.k.a. Dandelion), who leaves Cincinnati Maryland vs. Virginia: Which state ranks No. 1 on 'Best States for Business' list — and which ranks No. 31? 07/11/2024 12:30pm • CNBC's 2024 rankings of Best States for Business puts Virginia at the top of the list for the third time in five years, and a record sixth time since CNBC began its rankings in 2007. Virginia edged out last year's top state of business, North Carolina, in what CNBC called the closest finish ever. Things to do in the DC area: Blerdcon, Bastille Day … and more! 07/11/2024 06:30am • Nerds, unite! Blerdcon runs from Friday through Sunday with a widespread focus on everything from video gaming, to tabletop gaming, to anime and manga, to cosplay, as well as music — while celebrating Blerd (a portmanteau of Black and nerd) culture. This year, there will be over 100 panels and Matt About Town: Unearthing hidden fossils from millions of years ago at a popular DC monument 07/11/2024 05:54am • .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 Veterinarian shares tips on picking the right boarding facility, protecting your pet while there 07/10/2024 09:43pm • The death of dog is tough, but it can be even harder when it happens in the care of someone else. A recent dog death at a boarding facility at a Northern Virginian PetSmart has raised serious concerns over boarding your furry friends. Andrew Noles, who spoke with WTOP's partner 7News, lost his 'Freak accident': Woman dies after being hit by falling tree limb in DC park 07/10/2024 04:00pm • A woman died after being struck by a large limb that fell from a seemingly healthy tree in a park in D.C.'s Capitol Hill neighborhood on Wednesday morning. D.C. Fire and EMS said they started receiving reports of a woman trapped under a tree at Garfield Park in Southeast just before 7:30 a.m.