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Hitting the water for the Fourth of July? Md.'s Operation Dry Water aims to keep the fun in check 07/03/2024 08:55pm • Scorching hot weather in the forecast, along with a long holiday weekend and fireworks over many area waterways, means lots of people will be out celebrating on boats this weekend. In fact, the Fourth of July is always the busiest boating holiday of the year in Maryland. And the state's Natural R 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 What to know about Fourth of July celebrations along DC’s National Mall 07/02/2024 06:30pm • As hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack the National Mall for Fourth of July festivities Thursday, the National Park Service and U.S. Park Police said they’re working to ensure it’s a safe celebration. During a news conference Tuesday, officials urged those who plan to be outs 'Can't Help Falling' for 'Red Red Wine!' UB40 brings summer reggae vibes to Hollywood Casino 07/02/2024 03:51pm • Are you looking to extend your Fourth of July holiday into a long four-day weekend of partying? UB40 brings summer reggae vibes to the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Saturday. "We pride ourselves on sending people home a lot happier than when they came to the show," Drummer Jimm How to get the best phone photos of those Fourth of July fireworks 07/02/2024 03:16pm • Looking to post pictures and videos of your own fireworks display on Instagram or Facebook? Here are some tips on how to best capture the moment using your phone. First off, don’t trust those shaky hands as the explosions and bright lights fill the sky — instead get a stable tripod so those d Fairfax City turtles will get new homes ahead of Ashby Pond construction 07/02/2024 01:57pm • Turtles in a popular City of Fairfax pond will be safely relocated in the next few days and weeks, ahead of a monthslong dredging and construction project at Ashby Pond. "The community was very concerned about the ecological impacts that the construction activities would have on the pond," said S He's always offering advice and spreading positivity. Fairfax Co. students are thanking him with his dream car 07/01/2024 08:40pm • Before and after they lift weights, football players at James Madison High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, stop and chat with school custodian Francis Apraku. He regularly keeps the area clean, something freshman Bennett Hibshman and his friends don't take for granted. If it weren't for Aprak Va. drought conditions continue, spur Shenandoah fishing shutdown 06/30/2024 06:30pm • Despite several summer storms hitting the region, the drought in Virginia continues to be serious. On Friday, the National Park Service closed Shenandoah National Park’s streams and rivers to fishing due to "low flows and high water temperatures," according to a news release. Most of Norther Farmers markets dot the DC-area weekend landscape — and are 'fantastic for everyone involved' 06/29/2024 07:06pm • In the D.C. area, the weekend is the time for farmers markets, both big and small, as customers can peruse and purchase a variety of products ranging from fruits and vegetables to meat, poultry, eggs — and even baked goods and specialty foods. "It always just feels like what I'm buying at t When should you get to the airport? Experts weigh in during record-breaking travel week 06/29/2024 04:10am • With record numbers of holiday travelers expected to take — or have already taken — flights​ this weekend, WTOP hit the airport to ask: How early should you arrive for a flight? "I'm a planner. So I'd say two hours," passenger Christina Benson told WTOP. "For me, that seems to be the mag Take a hike! But not before packing some safety essentials for your trip 06/29/2024 04:00am • The D.C. area has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers of all skill levels to enjoy. But the American Hiking Society is encouraging hikers to check out their list of 10 essentials before heading out the door. Topping the list, said AHS communications manager Maggie Peikon, is proper footwear Washington Spirit's Krueger, Rodman heading to Paris Olympics 06/28/2024 08:30pm • Casey Krueger #20 of the U.S. women's national team runs drills during a training session. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Casey Krueger keeps her phone on do-not-disturb mode, but as the Washington Spirit defender awaited a call to learn whether she'd be going to the Olympics in Paris, she Grill power: How to grill safely through the summer 06/28/2024 01:48pm • Lots of us will be grilling this weekend, maybe for the first time this summer. Loudoun County, Virginia's fire chief is offering some safety tips to keep the focus on the tasty food — and prevent a fire or trip to the emergency room. "Above all, keep that grill at least 15 feet away from anyth The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as Md. state librarian 06/28/2024 01:15pm • Librarians are supposed to keep quiet. Irene Padilla made her career as a librarian by speaking out. Padilla is retiring Sunday, ending a 22-year run as head of the Maryland State Library Agency, where colleagues say she has been a voice against book banning, created a fund that has revitalized o Celebrity athletes host Frederick Co. charity golf tournament to raise leukemia awareness 06/28/2024 10:18am • In 2004, Aji Eapen’s father lost his battle to leukemia. Shortly after, he decided to start a foundation to raise money and awareness for the disease. “He started donating charity for all the money raised at the tournament, to go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which will help leuk