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Healthy again, Saquon Barkley presents big challenge for Commanders' defense 12/01/2022 04:45pm • Healthy again, Barkley presents big challenge for Commanders originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonASHBURN, Va. -- After winning just four games in 2021, the New York Giants (7-4) are firmly in the playoff mix this year with meaningful December football ahead, beginning this Sunday against the December entertainment guide 2022 12/01/2022 05:08am • It's the most wonderful time of the year in the beautiful nation's capital. Get ready to unwrap plenty of festive events around D.C., Maryland and Virginia. We've made a list and checked it twice for your December Entertainment Guide:   December Entertainment Guide Dec. 1-11: Checklist for choosing a maternity hospital 11/30/2022 07:00pm • When you're pregnant, there are many things to consider when preparing to welcome your new family addition. These include choosing an OB-GYN who fits your personal needs, packing all of your essential items in your maternity hospital bag, choosing a name for your baby -- and finding the best materni Manassas Park social services lobby closed due to COVID-19 outbreak 11/30/2022 10:00am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Due to multiple employees testing positive for COVID-19, the city of Manassas Park's social services lobby is closed the rest of the What is ferritin and why is it important to your body? 11/30/2022 08:00am • Ferritin is a protein that's produced in the body's cells, and largely concentrated in the liver and immune system cells. Ferritin stores and releases iron, which is essential for producing red blood cells. With insufficient iron, your body can't create enough hemoglobin -- a key substance that allo Road closures for Christmas tree lighting, and a traffic parody you must hear 11/30/2022 04:35am • Traffic during the Christmas Tree lighting is usually terrible downtown. Will drivers have visions of sugarplums or brake lights dancing through their heads? WTOP traffic reporter Dave Dildine penned a parody of a Christmas classic. Listen below or read the full tale.   Now for the pa ‘I am very encouraged right now’ – WTOP’s Neal Augenstein on lung cancer diagnosis 11/29/2022 04:24pm • When Neal Augenstein shared his cancer diagnosis on Twitter Sunday night, the well wishes and prayers began flowing in almost immediately, and the longtime WTOP reporter said Tuesday that “I can’t even verbalize how heartwarming that is.” Augenstein told the DMV Download that he’s got Time is running out for Md. drivers with unpaid tolls to save money 11/29/2022 01:02pm • The clock is ticking for Maryland drivers to pay outstanding toll bills without having to pay any late fees. Maryland transportation officials launched a program in February allowing drivers who have late fees associated with unpaid video tolls to pay their tolls without facing penalties for tard Check out those charities before opening your wallet on #GivingTuesday 11/29/2022 08:47am • The Thanksgiving leftovers have been plundered and hours have been spent shopping in stores or online during Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is here and it’s great time think about where you may spend your charitable dollars. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger urges anyone dishing out a few bucks Plane stuck in transmission tower to 911: 'Please hurry' 11/29/2022 12:01am • One person, who was injured after a small plane crashed into a power transmission tower in Montgomery Village, Maryland, Sunday evening and then dangled in the wires for several hours, has been released from the hospital. Montgomery County officials gave an update on the plane crash Monday aftern Tips to prevent holiday-related back pain and strain 11/28/2022 04:16pm • "If you're trying to do things too quickly, then you're not taking into account the ergonomics and how to take better care of your back," said Dr. Yash Mehta of the Virginia Spine Institute. (Courtesy Virginia Spine Institute) The holiday season can be stressful on more than your mind. Emotio Reston firm warns about a texting scam called 'Pig Butchering' 11/28/2022 08:34am • Phone call scams have morphed over the years into text message scams. A recent report said Americans receive an average of 16.9 spam texts every month. One of the newest ones has earned the name "Pig Butchering." "It is the idea of finding a target, fattening up the target, building trust Car Review: Audi unleashes the ultimate little sedan with a 400hp five cylinder powered RS 3 11/28/2022 03:58am • The Audi RS 3 sedan is a special car — not just a run-of-the-mill small luxury sedan. The RS 3 comes equipped with a different engine than most cars today. A five-cylinder turbo engine that packs a 401hp punch! It even won the “International Engine of the Year award.” This engine has a More than 3,500 flights delayed as storm system hampers travel 11/27/2022 10:59am • A severe weather system across several parts of the United States has prompted the three major airports servicing New York City to urge passengers to arrive early for flights on what is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. As of Sunday afternoon, 3,507 flights into, out of, Heart-healthy snacks 11/27/2022 09:51am • From almond butter to orange juice, consider these heart-healthy snacks. If you want to munch on snacks that are good for your heart, you've got plenty of tasty options, says Amy Gorin, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Stamford, Connecticut. "There are many ways to include heart-healthy