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A growing number of companies are dropping marijuana drug testing 07/31/2023 05:55am • As more states make the move to legalize marijuana, a growing number of businesses are eliminating or drastically changing their drug testing policies. "The majority still have their drug-free workplace policies in place," said Amber Clayton, senior director of Knowledge Center Operations at the Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms 07/31/2023 12:50am • Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages. D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in recovery mode after severe weather walloped area trees and knocked out power for thousands across the region. Here's what you need to know. Current Outages: Power outages continue for around 8, Severe weather knocks down trees, shuts off power for thousands 07/29/2023 11:59pm • Listen live for the latest weather updates on the 8s on WTOP.  An afternoon of severe weather behind sweltering temperatures from a three-day heat wave has finished up, bringing down trees, damaging homes and causing power outages for thousands of customers across the D.C. region. Reports of Not-so-perfect storm knocks out power in Montgomery Co. neighborhood amid heat wave 07/29/2023 03:30pm • What happens when your power goes out during a heat wave? A Montgomery County, Maryland, neighborhood is learning the hard way as they approach nearly a full day without power. When severe thunderstorms rolled through the D.C. region Friday night, Robert Bernstein was visiting his dad at an assis Severe storm warnings in effect for DC area amid ongoing heat wave 07/28/2023 10:29pm • Listen live for the latest weather updates on the 8s on WTOP.  Dangerous heat lingering over the District is impacting everything from Metro cars to walks in the park Friday, as a heat wave drives temperatures ever closer to 100 degrees. However, as the day ends, severe storms are starting to r Review: A pusher, pimp and prostitute walk into Netflix for sci-fi comedy 'They Cloned Tyrone' 07/28/2023 02:35pm • Are you craving more urban sci-fi social commentary after binging "I'm a Virgo" on Amazon Prime Video? You might want to check out the twisty new original movie called "They Cloned Tyrone," which is now streaming on Netflix. The story is set in a retrofuturistic neighborhood called The Gle WTOP's Neal Augenstein takes cancer-free (for now) lungs for workout at pulmonary rehab 07/28/2023 08:38am • My post-lobectomy dry cough is almost gone. The next step in my recovery from stage 4 lung cancer is to learn how to breathe more efficiently, since I'm down a lobe. Thursday, I had my first pulmonary rehabilitation session. I've gotta tell you, it felt nice to break a sweat, and give my cancer-f 'Starting to normalize': Fewer teachers resigned from most DC-area school systems this year 07/28/2023 04:42am • Fewer teachers in most school systems across the D.C. region resigned this year compared to last year, according to an analysis of school system data obtained by WTOP. In the aftermath of the pandemic, many teachers expressed frustration with student behaviors and dependence on technology. As a r DC region swelters: Forecasters warn of dangerous heat, strong storms 07/28/2023 03:40am • There's no need to mince words — it's hot, and it's expected to get even hotter throughout the D.C. region this weekend. The heat wave that began Wednesday afternoon, when southerly winds and sunshine brought highs in the lower to mid 90s, will intensify into the weekend, according to 7News Fir Hopeful crowds pack Commanders training camp on first day of public attendance: 'Different vibe' 07/27/2023 02:00pm • Thursday marked the first day the public could attend the Washington Commanders' training camp at the team’s Ashburn, Virginia, facilities. A large crowd of hopeful fans showed up to get a glimpse of the team's new roster — and the team's new owners. (If you're planning to check out t Are you thinking about your car amid the scorching temperatures? 07/27/2023 05:33am • A heat wave can do a number on your car, especially when it comes to the record temperatures we're seeing in the D.C. region this week. The extreme heat has led to more cars coming into one area auto repair shop. “A lot of cars are overheating,” said Andy Sparacino at Hanagan's Tire & Aut The rush is on for air conditioner repairs this summer 07/27/2023 05:05am • With extreme heat blanketing the D.C. region, air conditioning service companies are extra busy answering calls for emergency repairs. "Air conditioners, heat pumps, they tend to breakdown when it gets really hot … we definitely get very busy especially with this heat wave," said Gabriel Rosale Stop or go? Clearing up confusion over traffic lights in Montgomery County 07/26/2023 10:20pm • Remember Abuelina? She was the animated figure in Montgomery County's public health campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her comforting guidance was credited with boosting vaccination rates among the Maryland county's Spanish-speaking population. She's back and this time, Abuelina is helping S Come January, your passport may not be enough to travel to the EU 07/25/2023 09:05pm • Beginning in 2024, if you are headed to Europe, you might discover having a U.S. passport isn’t enough to board your flight. The European Union plans to begin requiring visa-like authorization ahead of a visit. It is part of the EU’s roll out of the European Travel Information and Authorizati Flood advisories for eastern Va. into the morning as steamy weather continues 07/25/2023 08:20pm • This week's temperatures have the possibility to reach 100 degrees in the D.C. area and the rain isn't letting up either. Summer storms are rolling through the D.C. area, bringing the threat of damaging winds and large hail. Here's what you need to know. Weather advisories Severe Thun