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The mysterious companies behind Costco's Kirkland Signature and Trader Joe's O's 08/06/2022 04:59am • Kirkland Signature. Two-Buck Chuck. Simple Truth. Cat & Jack. Great Value. Amazon Basics. Store brands have never been more popular. They have become forces in their own right and make up around 21% of sales in the $1.7 trillion US grocery industry, according to IRI. As prices surge, store Thousands without power in DC area following strong thunderstorms 08/05/2022 11:30pm • Thunderstorms spread through the D.C. region Friday night, leading to downed trees, power outages and a water rescue. The weekend looks to be a repeat of the last couple of days with heat, humidity and storms. Here's what you need to know. Thousands are without power across D.C., Maryland and Vir 'When thunder roars, head indoors': Lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service 08/05/2022 05:45pm • After four people were hit, and three killed, by lightning in D.C.'s Lafayette Square, the National Weather Service is out with a warning: The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is indoors. “If you're outside under a tree, under grandstands, under a gazebo or pavilion … None of that doe Fantasy football rankings 2022: Top 10 breakout candidates to draft 08/05/2022 10:41am •  Fantasy football breakout candidates to draft in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington One of the most important parts of building a winning fantasy football team is identifying players on the cusp of stardom. These players have shown flashes of impressive talent and offensi Weekend Road and Rail: Metro single-tracking, I-66 ramp closures 08/05/2022 07:57am • Metro riders will see another weekend of single-tracking for repairs projects, work continues in the overnights along Virginia's Interstate 66 and a ramp closure will impact traffic from the Capital Beltway to Maryland's Clara Barton Parkway. Here’s what to expect this weekend on the region's road School Zone: What's changing with free school lunches? 08/05/2022 06:22am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. Two women serving food to a boy in a school cafeteria queue. What to know about free lunches this school year  What it is: During the last two school years, any student Stormy end to dangerous heat in the DC area 08/04/2022 10:15pm • Severe weather swept through the D.C. area Thursday on top of a heat advisory and temperatures that felt like 105 degrees. Here's what you need to know. A flash flood warning has been issued for D.C., parts of Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington County in Virginia Manassas man wins $1 million playing Mega Millions 08/04/2022 05:29pm • A Manassas, Virginia, man was one number away from hitting a Mega Millions jackpot worth some $131 million; instead he had to settle for $1 million. Not too shabby. Malcolm Meredith purchased the ticket at a Harris Teeter, and he let the computer select the numbers on his ticket. He showed som Former principal of DC Catholic school gets 2 1/2 years for embezzling 08/03/2022 09:38pm • A former principal at a Catholic school in D.C. was sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing at least $175,000 meant for school-related services and activities. Bridget Coates, 49, of Virginia, pleaded guilty to a charge of wire fraud last April and was sentenced Wednesday. She was the pr Folger Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at DC’s National Building Museum is the show of the summer! 08/03/2022 03:30pm • This content is sponsored by Folger Theatre. DC’s award-winning Folger Theatre has returned to live performances just in time for summer with Shakespeare’s most magical and beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This romantic and mischievous romp is now on stage inside The Playhouse of Invasive lanternfly found in Loudoun County 08/03/2022 12:04pm • The invasive insect species known as the spotted lanternfly has turned up in Loudoun County, Virginia. It is a native insect to China and threatens many fruit crops and trees, according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. More Loudoun County News  More Local News Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids, experts warn 08/03/2022 05:00am • With more record-breaking temperatures in the forecast for parts of the country, public health experts are cautioning that children are more susceptible to heat illness than adults are — even more so when they're on the athletic field, living without air conditioning, or waiting in a parked ca 6 shot, 1 dead in Northeast shooting that has 'angered' DC's chief 08/02/2022 08:10pm • Six men have been shot and one is dead following a shooting in Northeast D.C. on Monday night, according to D.C. police. The other victims have been taken to the hospital for treatment. Officers found Lance Melvin, 24, of Southeast D.C., dead at the scene. More DC News More Crime Ne Glucerna, Oatly and dozens of other beverages recalled over potential microbial contamination 08/02/2022 09:39am • Lyons Magnus has recalled 53 nutritional and beverage products for potential microbial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Products include some Glucerna, Imperial, Premier Protein and Oatly products. In total, there are 12 brands that have recalled products under t Section of Assateague beach closed after military debris washes ashore 08/01/2022 04:51pm • Part of the beach on Assateague Island in Maryland has been closed after military debris started washing up on the shore. The closure is for part of the North Beach swimming area at the Assateague Island National Seashore. The area, which is usually watched by a lifeguard, is closed until furt