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Restaurant news: Soul food in Shaw, pokē bowls in Gaithersburg, local pizza at Reagan National 11/02/2022 09:03am • Doro Soul Food, a take-out and delivery restaurant focused on soul food, will open Nov. 17 in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood at 1819 7th St. NW. Doro Soul Food comes from chef Elias Taddessee, the Ethiopian-born owner of burger and milkshake bar Mélange in D.C.'s Mt. Vernon neighborhood. The menu National Zoo to host its annual ZooLights 11/02/2022 08:09am • The Smithsonian's National Zoo will have its holiday tradition in hosting this year's ZooLights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 30. What's different about this year's free event is that you will need a special entry pass, separate from a daily zoo pass, the National Zoo said. Mo Whether it was mailed or emailed, it's time to get your Md. ballot in 11/01/2022 01:45pm • Most Maryland residents will get their mail-in ballot for the 2022 election in their mailboxes, but many will see it come into their email inbox or spam folders. Either way, you need to make sure to get it in on time. As of Monday, nearly 626,000 Marylanders had requested mail-in ballots. Of thos Commanders Corner: Late comeback delivers a third straight victory 11/01/2022 01:33am • I wonder whether Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder tried to make his way over to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay's suite after the 17-16 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium? Washington's third straight win propels the Burgundy & Gold to .500 and the fringe of the playoff race. The season tha Fairfax Co. races to process thousands of previously missing voter registrations 10/31/2022 08:44pm • In an issue that's happening statewide, including in Fairfax County, election officials in Virginia received thousands of previously missing voter registrations originating from the Department of Motor Vehicles. It's the second time something like this has happened in the commonwealth this month. 'I Am An RJ Voter' campaign educates DC students on importance of voting 10/31/2022 07:20am • 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. Youth voter turnout, which has traditionally been low, was higher than usual during the last election cycle despite a global pandemic College Football Corner: Virginia & Virginia Tech eliminate hopes of 'Coastal Chaos' 10/31/2022 04:43am • A part of me died on Saturday, Oct. 29. In the autumn air of Charlottesville, Virginia's 14-12 loss to Miami meant we officially say goodbye to "Coastal Chaos." Their defeat plus Virginia Tech's to NC State means one of the two commonwealth schools will finish with five league losses. Thus, w Fairfax Co. chief: ‘No way on God’s green earth’ school bus driver in crash should have been behind wheel 10/28/2022 05:07pm • The man charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing a school bus full of D.C. students in Fairfax County, Virginia, Thursday shouldn’t have been behind the wheel of any vehicle, much less a school bus, the police chief said Friday. In a conference call Friday afternoon, D.C. Public Sc What’s the scariest movie ever? Vote now (Final Four) 10/28/2022 11:51am • toggle audio on and off change volume Va. printing company says errors on thousands of voter postcards were the result of an 'honest mistake' 10/28/2022 10:52am • A representative with a printing company in the Richmond area says they're partially to blame for thousands of erroneous voter postcards in Northern Virginia ahead of the midterm elections. Choice Printing Services was tasked with creating and sending the postcards out to voters, but around 60,00 Weekend Road and Rail: Work on I-66, road closures for Marine Corps Marathon 10/28/2022 06:56am • This weekend, the big thing in the District is the Marine Corps Marathon. As a result, there will be parking restrictions and street closures. There will be work on ramps and lane closures on Interstate 66, which could cause heavy traffic. Here are a few things to watch for this weekend. How to do a breast cancer self-exam at home 10/27/2022 08:00pm • The recommendations for doing regular breast self-exams to screen for cancer might seem confusing. Doctors once urged women to do the exams every month and use a certain screening technique. Today, doctors simply encourage women at average risk for cancer to be aware of breast changes and leave i What's the scariest movie ever? Vote now (Elite 8) 10/26/2022 09:39am • What are the best scary movies of all time? Vote in WTOP’s Scary Movie Bracket! The bracket is divided into two sides: Classic (pre-1990) and Modern (post-1990). After three rounds of creepy clashes and slasher smackdowns, we now enter the Elite 8. Scroll down to vote below, then check back on W Bradley Beal says Wizards 'easily' have most SG depth in his career 10/26/2022 08:00am • Beal says Wizards 'easily' have most SG depth in his career originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON -- As Bradley Beal strolled to the locker room to get his back checked out by the training staff, Will Barton went to work.The 11-year veteran carved up the inexperienced Pist Making safe costume decisions for your kids this Halloween 10/24/2022 10:40pm • Children trick or treating along Main Street in Ellicott City on Halloween, 2021. (Courtesy Michelle Bonk) It’s the most wonderful time of the year for scares, but some costume shopping tips can make sure parents are only frightened on Halloween night for the right reasons. More Loc