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DC Jazz Fest rocks 12 venues citywide, culminating with weekend at The Wharf 08/29/2023 04:29am • Get ready for five toe-tapping days with 120 concerts in over 12 venues in the nation's capital. The 19th annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns this Wednesday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 3. "If you're looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend, come to D.C. Jazz Fest," Sunny Sumter DC Bike Ride gets rolling Sept. 9 — 20 miles and no cars 08/28/2023 02:33pm • The annual D.C. Bike Ride will take place on Sept. 9 with 20 miles of streets from the Capitol to the Pentagon closed off for thousands of riders of all ages. More than 7,000 riders are registered and close to 10,000 are expected by the time registration closes Sept. 7. The ride raises money Thousands of DC-area students return back to school for new year 08/28/2023 11:00am • Virginia's Arlington County, the District and nearby Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel and Charles County, Maryland, students are packing their bags and settling into a new school year brimming with changes. Just one week after thousands of D.C.-area students returned to Northern Virginia Maryland Football Preview: Taulia Tagovailoa and the Terps have their eyes on a title 08/28/2023 04:00am • Maryland football enters its tenth season as a member of the Big Ten Conference daring to dream. Never mind that in its first nine years of membership the Terps have yet to post a winning league record (their best was 4-4 in 2014). But consecutive winning seasons with back-to-back bowl victories Does Google Flights really save you money? 08/27/2023 08:00pm • Flying to and from your destination can be an expensive process. No one wants to pay more than is necessary, but identifying the best deal can be a challenging and confusing process. In addition, prices rise and fall quickly and unpredictably. According to U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Prince George's Co. Public Schools: Data stolen in ransomware attack could be posted online 08/27/2023 04:43am • Officials with Prince George's County Public Schools say some data stolen in a ransomware attack earlier this month could be posted online — and the Maryland school system will now be offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. "We have worked diligently to restore our sy Tips on how to avoid scams when back-to-school shopping 08/26/2023 08:55pm • Looking for a deal on back-to-school shopping? Scammers may be looking to take advantage of you. This warning comes as Americans are set to spend around $890 per child this year on back-to-school supplies and clothes, according to the National Retail Federation. "The bad guys know this and they're Back from Women's World Cup, Marissa Sheva is ready to help Washington Spirit's late-season push 08/26/2023 01:19pm • Marissa Sheva recalled standing in midfield front of over 75,000 fans in the Sydney's Stadium Australia in awe. The midfielder was preparing to play for the Republic of Ireland in the opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup against host Australia in front of a record crowd. Before the game be Presto's Pick: Navy and Notre Dame kick off the year 08/26/2023 10:50am • The D.C. area pools may still be open, but my calendar officially turns a page this weekend. I like to say that college football offers the best regular season in sports but the branding of "Week Zero" keeps it from being perfect. I don't mind the soft start to the season but "Week Zero" makes on Gas tax could be come a relic as Md. commission eyes new revenue streams 08/26/2023 04:43am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s gas tax may one day become a relic if substitutes being considered by a new state transportation commission get traction. DC Auditor report says half a billion in federal COVID money was spent without approval 08/25/2023 08:53pm • In a new report, D.C.'s chief auditor points to failures in how nearly half a billion dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds were appropriated without the required approval by the city council. In a 52-page report released Thursday, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) said tha Data Doctors: Hard drive maintenance tips everyone should know 08/25/2023 08:17pm • Q: What should I be doing to monitor my hard drive? A: Of all the components that make up your computer, the hard drive should be considered the most important to maintain and monitor because it stores your valuable data. Recognizing signs that it may be faltering can help you avoid a catastro 60 years after the March on Washington, MLK's speech rings true for students 08/25/2023 05:17am • Nearly 60 years after the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a Howard University professor said his students still find the address relevant — once they read the entire speech. Marcus Board Jr., associate professor of How buying secondhand or used items can help save the environment 08/23/2023 06:30pm • Whether you're looking for back to school clothes for the kids, electronics or even some appliances, buying used items may be the way to go. "If you buy something that's used, it means a company doesn't need to manufacture something new for you and ship it out. And also, it keeps that used item o Review: After heavenly Season 1, 'Good Omens' Season 2 is crowded as hell on Amazon Prime 08/22/2023 03:04pm • In 2019, in the pre-pandemic "Before Times," Season 1 of "Good Omens" was refreshingly original with Michael Sheen ("The Queen") as cheery angel Aziraphale and David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as devious demon Crowley. Four years later, viewers have probably forgotten everything that happened, so