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Metro CEO: Looming budget gap risks half-hour wait times by next summer Metro CEO: Looming budget gap risks half-hour wait times by next summer 04/30/2023 02:29pm • Trains arrive every 10 minutes on Metro — more or less. It's a big improvement from the half-hour wait times riders experienced a little over a year ago after 60% of the rail fleet was sidelined due to the 7000-series derailment. But Metro still has more work to do, Metro CEO and General Manage Data Doctors: When should you upgrade to Windows 11? Data Doctors: When should you upgrade to Windows 11? 04/28/2023 05:16pm • Q: With Windows 10 being discontinued, should I upgrade to Windows 11 now? A: Windows 10 isn’t being discontinued, but it’s coming up to its "End of Life' in Microsoft's support life cycle. It’s hard to believe that Windows 10 will be 10 years old when Microsoft discontinues support for Washington Commanders draft Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes Washington Commanders draft Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes 04/27/2023 10:11pm • With the 16th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. Forbes is a defensive back known for his ball-hawking ability, tallying 14 interceptions in his three-year career at Mississippi State. He took six of those interceptions Montgomery Co. giving homeowners free deck inspections Montgomery Co. giving homeowners free deck inspections 04/27/2023 09:58pm • Having a deck inspected professionally can cost a homeowner somewhere around $200 to $300. Montgomery County, Maryland, is offering its residents to do it for free. The county said it is providing free residential deck maintenance inspections during the month of May as part of an effort to ra DC police launch new community policing program with boots-on-the-ground approach DC police launch new community policing program with boots-on-the-ground approach 04/27/2023 08:11pm • One day after D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee announced he'd be moving on to a new job at the FBI, he also unveiled a new community policing initiative aimed at reducing crime through deeper neighborhood involvement. The department is calling it the Focused Patrol and Community Engagement Strateg After first 100 days, Lierman hopeful about modernization of Md. comptroller's office, possibilities for state policy changes After first 100 days, Lierman hopeful about modernization of Md. comptroller's office, possibilities for state policy changes 04/27/2023 05:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Wednesday marks the 100th day since Brooke Lierman (D) was sworn in as Maryland's 34th comptroller. The first woman to hold the positio From hobbyist to entrepreneur: 10 hobbies that can make you money From hobbyist to entrepreneur: 10 hobbies that can make you money 04/26/2023 08:00pm • Wondering how to make money doing something you enjoy? With the rising costs of pretty much everything, many are looking for ways to boost their incomes. But before settling for a less-than-ideal gig or side hustle, check out these 10 hobbies that can make you money: 1. Writing If you have Burn care: What MedStar is doing to help patients recover mentally, physically Burn care: What MedStar is doing to help patients recover mentally, physically 04/25/2023 02:10pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Burn injuries can be both physically and psychologically challenging – putting burn survivors on a challenging path to recovery that includes hurdles for both the body and mind. The team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center eq PLAY starts nonstop flights from Dulles to Iceland this week PLAY starts nonstop flights from Dulles to Iceland this week 04/25/2023 12:12pm • Discount airline PLAY will start its new Dulles to Iceland nonstops April 26. (Courtesy PLAY) Discount airline PLAY will start offering nonstop flights from Dulles International Airport to Iceland on Wednesday. The Iceland-based startup will operate daily flights using Airbus A320 and A32 Car Review: Chevrolet Bolt EUV grows in space and technology for 2023 Car Review: Chevrolet Bolt EUV grows in space and technology for 2023 04/25/2023 09:52am • More electric vehicle (EV) choices means more buzz and reviews that hook you until you see the prices. But wait, there are some affordable EVs hitting the market. The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, which was introduced last year, is bigger than the Bolt by a good six inches and has a starting price under Ground cumin recalled in 16 states, including Va. over salmonella risk Ground cumin recalled in 16 states, including Va. over salmonella risk 04/24/2023 10:56am • Check your spice cabinet, Lipari Foods is recalling a lot of its ground cumin in Virginia over concerns it could make people sick. Some Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs are being voluntarily recalled over a possibility they were contaminated with salmonella, according to a company announcement po DC woman who conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro at 73 aims to help other Black climbers DC woman who conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro at 73 aims to help other Black climbers 04/24/2023 10:30am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. A D.C. woman, who is believed to be one of the oldest African American women to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, is reaching new heig Metro CEO: DC's fare evasion law needs changing Metro CEO: DC's fare evasion law needs changing 04/24/2023 09:40am • Metro CEO and General Manager Randy Clarke speaks to DMV Download podcast host Luke Garrett. (WTOP/Luke Garrett) For the last few years, fare evasion in D.C. has been a proverbial thorn in Metro's side. "We need to gain control of the system back and we've got to bring a sense of orderliness, Va., Md. offer second dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk individuals Va., Md. offer second dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk individuals 04/22/2023 12:01pm • Health departments for both Virginia and Maryland have announced that they will now offer an additional dose of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine for individuals at a higher risk of severe illness, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC now allows adults ages 65 years an 'Keep those suckers at bay': Va. doctor warns about tick season 'Keep those suckers at bay': Va. doctor warns about tick season 04/21/2023 09:40pm • As the weather warms up, doctors say it's time to be aware of a familiar parasite that could be in your very own backyard. "This is definitely prime tick season until late fall," explained Dr. Troy Baker with Kaiser Permanente in Virginia. Baker says the beginning of tick season means you shou
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