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Metro plans to return more 7000-series cars to service. What does it mean for riders? 12/04/2023 11:24am • Metro released more of its 7000-series railcars into service on Monday, as well as a plan to replace the wheels on the cars and a timeline to return to a normal inspection period for the rail cars. The 7000-series cars have been gradually returned to service since they were pulled over safety con Tysons satellite company fits American Airlines regional jets with high-speed Wi-Fi 12/04/2023 11:00am • Tysons, Virginia-based Intelsat will outfit hundreds of American Airlines regional jets with high-speed Wi-Fi, as part of American’s ongoing in-flight streaming upgrades throughout its fleet. Beginning early next year, Intelsat will begin installing equipment on nearly 500 dual-class regional j ‘A dreamland’: Dedicated gluten-free bakery opens in Prince William Co. 12/03/2023 11:36pm • A dedicated gluten-free bakery — the only one of its kind in Prince William County, Virginia — officially opened Friday. It’s already become a haven for those who can’t eat most pastries sold in stores. The new bakery, Honey and Ivy, is located at 9105 Center Street in Old Town Manassas � Lighting up the night with a fire pit? Here's how to stay safe 12/03/2023 12:05pm • As the fall weather temperatures continue to drop, many people are looking to light up their fire pits and enjoy the dancing flames. But before owners ignite their gas pits or load a log onto their wood-burning pits, the Takoma Park Police Department is warning them of the safety risks. “Thi Liz Cheney on why she believes Trump's reelection would mean the end of our republic 12/03/2023 09:16am • ▶ Watch Video: Liz Cheney's "dire" warning against reelecting Trump How do you sound the alarm when people have gotten used to the ringing? That is the challenge for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who has had to update even her sense of alarm as Donald Trump's effort to overthrow the 2 men caught with guns at Dulles International Airport within 3 days 12/02/2023 11:59am • Two men were caught with handguns at Virginia's Dulles International Airport's security checkpoints this week. A man from Pennsylvania was caught with a loaded handgun at one of the airport's security checkpoints on Thursday while attempting to get onto a flight, the Transportation Security Admin Online shopping scams to avoid this holiday season 12/01/2023 06:56pm • Nearly 85% of consumers are worried about running into artificial intelligence-based fraud this holiday shopping season, according to the Prove Identity 2023 Online Shopping & AI-Based Fraud Report. And that's with good reason. AI-technology means the days of phishing emails filled with broke Sexual harassment allegations against former Montgomery Co. principal substantiated by inspector general 12/01/2023 06:27pm • Allegations that Joel Beidleman engaged in sexual harassment while serving as the principal of Farquhar Middle School in Olney, Maryland, have been substantiated by the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General. An investigation supported allegations that "Beidleman made repeated comments It turned out there was no known sighting of the Northern Lights in DC Thursday night. Here's why 12/01/2023 04:47pm • You may have seen my WTOP story Thursday about the possibility of seeing an aurora (the Northern Lights) in the D.C. region. Thursday night, and in the early hours Friday morning, I was at Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive and found a good view of the North/Northeast. The sky remained clear, Review: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross get busy around the holidays in 'Candy Cane Lane' 12/01/2023 03:27pm • Did you already see Lil Rel Howery and Ludacris in "Dashing Through the Snow" on Disney+? Are you now looking for another new holiday flick to watch as we sled into December? On Friday, Amazon Prime Video drops the new Christmas comedy "Candy Cane Lane," a film that packs one too many creative id Should you think about rebalancing your 401(k)? 12/01/2023 11:02am • The markets have been volatile over the past few years. And while that may have resulted in significant gains in U.S. stocks, it may have your retirement plan out of whack. So how do you know when the right time to rebalance your 401(k) or Thrift Savings Plan is? Financial contributor Barry Baking Connections: Unconventional paths to local fame for DC-area Asian-inspired pastry shops 12/01/2023 05:56am • This is part two of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the incredibly popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region.  Three local bakers have been feeding the D.C. area's appetite for pastries with an Asian flair, mirroring a nationwide hun It's time to change lead pipes, EPA says — How DC's water crisis spurred this move 20 years ago 12/01/2023 05:40am • Cities nationwide would need to replace lead pipes by 2037 under proposed regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency aimed at preventing health crises, such as the one in D.C. more than 20 years ago. The local water authority is offering help to residents looking to check the quality of t Possible Northern Lights sighting Thursday night in DC area 11/30/2023 02:03pm • The D.C. area is enjoying a day of warming Thursday that will continue through the weekend — along with some much needed rain, which means clouds. But four big blobs of solar material violently ejected from the sun over the past several days are also due to impact earth. Known as a fairly rare Baking Connections: How DC is fueling the craze for pastries with an Asian twist 11/30/2023 07:28am • This is part one of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region. D.C.-area bakers are expanding the palates of pastry lovers by introducing them to baked goods infused with Asian flavors — from pand