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DC educator receives surprise award considered 'Oscars of Teaching' and $25K check 11/06/2023 05:10pm • A D.C. teacher attended an assembly Monday morning thinking the school was getting honored for good test scores, but it turned into a big surprise when she was named one of the best teachers in the country and earned a $25,000 check. "I have been lucky enough to teach every single student here ri Running on all cylinders: This fall's fastest and fanciest cars 11/06/2023 05:00am • It’s not a secret to listeners that WTOP morning anchor John Aaron is a big car aficionado. So when the Washington Automotive Press Association held its annual rally — giving reporters and reviewers a chance to sample numerous new cars, from the Lexus RZ to the Mazda Miata Club — it was like C Northern Lights may be visible in DC area Sunday night 11/05/2023 11:59pm • It’s a nice day in the D.C. area, weather-wise. But in the realm of Earth’s magnetic field, a strong Level G3 geomagnetic storm occurred that's forecast to continue as a G2 storm. That could make an aurora (a.k.a. the Northern Lights) visible across portions of the U.S. Sunday night, including t This week on the Metro: Weekend construction delays, Veterans Day themed-vehicles 11/04/2023 09:57am • Maintenance on the Metro this weekend will cause some service changes for riders, the transit agency said in a news release Friday. Riders should also start planning their Veterans Day commutes as trains and buses prepare to run on a holiday schedule. Weekend construction Planned track and constru 'Get yourself checked out': Knowing the signs of prediabetes before it's too late 11/03/2023 09:44pm • According to the CDC, one in three Americans have prediabetes, and many of them may not even know it. In D.C. alone, more than 160,000 people suffer from the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. The same report also said that, of those at risk — but not fully diabetic yet Md. firefighter remembered as 'real life superhero,' hazards of firefighting underscored 11/03/2023 09:37pm • For the second time in a week, a Baltimore City firefighter was laid to rest as their heroism was remembered and the hazards of the job were highlighted. On Friday morning, 26-year-old Baltimore City fire Capt. Dillon Rinaldo was remembered as a gentle giant, a dependable colleague and a loving, Data Doctors: Tips for improving laptop battery life 11/03/2023 06:28pm • Q: What can I do with a Windows laptop with a battery that won't last very long? A: Battery life is a common frustration with all portable devices and how you use your laptop can make a big difference. The age of your laptop's battery and how many times it's been charged and discharged also pl New Adventist ambulatory surgery center is 'point of pride and elation' in Prince George’s Co. 11/03/2023 01:04pm • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. In a major development related to healthcare access in southern Prince George’s County, Adventist HealthCare recently opened its new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located at National Harbor. "This Signs of procrastination at work and how to stop 11/02/2023 08:00pm • Procrastination happens when you don't feel motivated to complete a task, so you continue pushing it back for as long as possible. You may come up with excuses to wait on getting started. While procrastination may seem harmless, putting key projects on the back burner and underdelivering on your How the Virginia election may shake up gun laws 11/02/2023 05:58pm • Follow WTOP’s coverage of the Virginia Election 2023. The politics surrounding gun control have been at a standstill in Virginia due to its divided government, but the state could take a hard turn depending on what happens in its closely-watched election that's coming up on Tuesday. With Rep Customers will soon be allowed to shop and sip cocktails at Tysons mall 11/02/2023 02:40pm • If you've ever wanted to take your cocktail shopping, Tysons Corner Center has the perfect new combination for you. The huge Virginia mall just introduced the "Shopping with a Twist" experience, which allows mall patrons to take drinks out of participating restaurants and drink them around the ma Things to do in the DC area: Chef Sohla El-Waylly, Britney Spears Brunch, DC Beer Fest … and more! 11/02/2023 05:47am • 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. Chef Sohla El-Waylly will be taking the stage at Lincoln Theatre to di TransUnion accused of illegal practice with rental background checks 11/01/2023 09:30pm • Credit report agency TransUnion has been accused of failing to take steps to ensure the accuracy of rental background checks that landlords use to decide who gets housing. The company is also accused of withholding from renters the names of third parties that provided the inaccurate information. Your Halloween candy's afterlife: How long is too long to hang on to that stash? 10/31/2023 11:00pm • The shelf life of that Halloween candy haul may surprise you. Your candy stash could last from six months to two years, depending on the type of candy it is, and how it's stored. "Chocolate-based candies, particularly if they're more of that milk chocolate/white chocolate base, those will last Diabetes awareness is front and center in November for Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center 10/31/2023 04:39pm • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. November is National Diabetes Month. It's a top priority for specialists at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center as they continue working to bring more resources and treatment options to southwestern