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Nationals Notebook: 2 disastrous 9th innings keep progress in check 05/29/2023 04:36pm • There's a fine line between good and great in Major League Baseball. There's also a fine line between contenders and pretenders, as well as chasing what might be a meaningless milestone but a definite marker for improvement. The Washington Nationals had opportunities to post a series win and a Commemorating Memorial Day with events in the DC area 05/29/2023 08:00am • Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and there are plenty of events scheduled in the D.C. region to honor those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Here are some of the ceremonies and activities happening in the area this weekend. D.C. United Prayer March  The yearly United House Pra Grilling out this Memorial Day weekend? The do's and don'ts 05/28/2023 05:12am • At Virginia Tech University’s real test food kitchen, the director has one looming goal. “My first priority is to safety,” said Melissa Wright, who heads up the university’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network. Every year, the unofficial start to summer grilling season comes With Memorial Day getaway out of the way, some weekend congestion remains 05/26/2023 04:12pm • More than 1 million people from the D.C. metro area are expected to travel 50-plus miles this Memorial Day weekend, with plenty of them getting an early start Thursday and Friday. The vast majority are traveling by car — more than last year and just shy of pre-pandemic numbers, according to AAA Dire warnings as debt ceiling deal remains elusive on Capitol Hill 05/25/2023 04:25pm • Negotiators are working around the clock on Capitol Hill to hammer out a deal to raise the debt ceiling — but there isn't a lot of optimism about an agreement. In a conversation with WTOP anchor Mark Lewis on Thursday, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger warned that a lack of a deal Memorial Day 2023: What's open, what's closed around DC 05/25/2023 08:45am • Commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, brings with it a variety of closures and service disruptions in the D.C. region. Schools, stores and mail service are all interrupted by the holiday. Here's what you need to know. Stores and businesses Good news for last minute shoppers — Virginia voter guide: 2023 primary election — what you need to know 05/25/2023 05:59am • Primary elections have kicked off in Virginia, with Democratic and Republican races for state offices, county boards and more. Election Day for primaries falls on Tuesday, June 20, but voting began in early May. Click here to check or update your voter registration before May 30. From importan Best and worst travel times around the DC area this Memorial Day weekend 05/24/2023 05:21pm • Thousands of D.C.-area residents will be setting out to enjoy the blue sky and green wilderness this Memorial Day weekend, but first they just might be seeing red on the roads. Nationwide, an estimated 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day week Best ways to spend your tax refund 05/24/2023 11:25am • With tax filing season in the rearview mirror, most Americans have received their refunds -- or will soon. But what should you do with the money once it arrives? Whenever you get a windfall, it can be tempting to splurge on something fun. While it can be great to treat yourself with extra cash, a Audit: State departments fell short when it came to reporting and justifying some pandemic emergency contracts 05/23/2023 02:11pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Senate co-chair of the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Evaluation Committee said changes to state procurement law will Here's what happens at the IRS after you file your taxes 05/22/2023 08:00pm • You've probably wondered what happens during that mysterious time between when you file your income tax return and when you receive your refund. While you wait, your return goes through several layers of screening at the IRS. The process takes longer if the computer systems find any errors, suspe Do you know if your vehicle's been recalled? Millions of serious defects are unrepaired 05/22/2023 12:55pm • There are millions of vehicles on the road under manufacturer recall that have not been repaired. One of the biggest reasons is how manufacturers notify owners about recalls. "The recalls have to be delivered by law by First-Class Mail. As you know, that is hardly the way most people communic Memorial Day daytrips: DC-area hikes, outdoor activities worth your time 05/22/2023 05:50am • Wondering what to do with that extra day off this Memorial Day weekend? Well, the D.C. region is home to many outdoor attractions perfect for celebrating the holiday weekend. Erin Gifford, a freelance travel writer who has written three guidebooks for hiking in Virginia and the surrounding D.C. a What a federal debt default could mean for Marylanders: Recession, unpaid workers, loss of benefits 05/21/2023 01:18pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Thousands of Marylanders could be out of a paycheck or other benefits if federal leaders fail to reach an agreement to increase the nation PHOTOS: 2023 Preakness Stakes 05/20/2023 08:20pm • The 148th annual Preakness Stakes Saturday at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland ended with Bob Baffert’s National Treasure beating out Mage. It’s the second horse race in the annual Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing along with the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. The eve