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Chance of storms every day this week for DC area 07/25/2022 11:18pm • The threat of severe thunderstorms is pretty much over for the day, but not before dropping buckets of rain to some parts of the D.C. area Monday. Here's what you need to know. With winds gusting to over 70 mph on Monday afternoon, there was a "blowover risk" for high-profile vehicles and semi tr Virginia woman sentenced to 55 years in young son's death 07/25/2022 05:19pm • HAMPTON, Va. — A Virginia woman was sentenced on Monday to 55 years in prison for the 2019 murder of her 2-year-old son three years ago. The Virginian-Pilot reports Julia Leanna Tomlin pleaded guilty in December to second-degree murder, concealing a dead body and felony child abuse. Police s Elrich urges US DOT to delay decision on toll lanes; traffic expert slams state study 07/25/2022 09:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants the U.S. Department of Transportation to delay for at least 60 days a final decision on Mary 18 top indoor water park resorts in the US 07/25/2022 07:00am • Indoor water park resorts are ideal for weekend getaways, with water attractions (from spray grounds for toddlers to swim-up bars for adults), accommodations, dining options and more conveniently located in one place. Wherever you are in the U.S., you may be able to find hotels with indoor water Day care owner shoots husband at DC hotel, claims he molested children in her care 07/24/2022 08:30pm • A Maryland woman is due in D.C. court Monday, after telling police she shot her husband at the Mandarin Hotel in Southwest D.C. because she said he had been sexually abusing children at the day care she runs. According to charging documents and police reports, around 7:40 p.m. Thursday night, D.C DC area sizzles from the heat on Sunday with little relief in sight 07/24/2022 06:02pm • It may be the hottest day of the year as daytime highs neared 100 and humidity keeps climbing. Here's what you need to know on this sizzling Sunday in the D.C. region. Regional Heat Advisory in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Heat index around 105 on Sunday. Stray storms are p The unsung heroes of public health 07/24/2022 09:26am • Monkeypox is now spreading around the world, and is putting the U.S. public health system once again on the front lines in a battle to keep the country safe. When asked if monkeypox represents another pandemic like COVID-19, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control a Police looking for murder suspect after mobile mechanic killed in Takoma Park 07/23/2022 01:36pm • Police in Takoma Park, Maryland, are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect in a shooting where a mobile auto mechanic was killed last weekend. Nurhusen Hamid, 27, was "shot at several times" shortly after 11 a.m. on July 16, the Takoma Park Police Department said. More Mont Heat index hits100 as DC area braces for Sunday scorcher 07/23/2022 06:21am • It's like a hot oven in the D.C. region this weekend, with temperatures hitting near 100. Here's what you need to know. Heat Advisory in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.  Heat index around 100 on Saturday and around 105 on Sunday. Chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday ni DC is prepared to help residents beat the heat 07/22/2022 04:41pm • When it's this hot, nothing beats a dip in a cool pool or splashing in a spray park. D.C. has them scattered throughout the city. Ten D.C. pools have extended their hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday. "We also have 11 additional outdoor pools and nine indoor pools which will be open t Madden NFL 23: Leaked ratings, 99 club members and release date 07/22/2022 02:16pm • Madden NFL 23: Leaked ratings, 99 club members and release date originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonOne month from now Madden NFL 23 will be the talk of the football community as the annual video game will be released in the midst of training camp. In the lead up to that release date, E WTOP's Beer of the Week: Lambiek Fabriek Oude Geuze Brett-Elle 07/22/2022 09:00am • Don’t miss the chance to check out these new kids on the Belgian block. WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Lambiek Fabriek Oude Geuze Brett-Elle for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of Rescued beagles arrive at Humane Society rehab center in Maryland 07/22/2022 08:41am • The first group of beagles that are being removed from a Virginia breeding facility have been carried off a transport van at the Humane Society's care and rehabilitation center, at an undisclosed location in Maryland. Approximately 200 beagles arrived at the Humane Society of the United States fa Weekend Road and Rail: Closures on I-95 and I-66, paving season, Metro work on all lines 07/22/2022 04:30am • Along with continued resurfacing projects and general road maintenance, Interstate 95 and Interstate 66 both have Express Lane Expansion projects, and Metro is performing work on all of its lines. Here’s what to expect this weekend. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM Md. man accused of stealing from churches in DC area 07/21/2022 09:50pm • A Maryland man accused of stealing from churches in the D.C. area was arrested in Virginia. Police say that Richard Thomas Phelan, 61, stole property from churches and businesses throughout Fairfax County, Virginia, and he is being investigated for similar crimes in Montgomery County, Maryland.