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DC teacher receives award for impact in, out of classroom 06/22/2022 04:00pm • A D.C. teacher was recognized Wednesday for the impact she’s had on the lives of her students inside and outside the classroom. And she had no idea it was coming. “I can’t even express how surprised I was,” said Griselda Rutherford-Strong, a teacher at Barnard Elementary School in Nort Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer with Yappy Hour, Camp Bark at The Boro in Tysons 06/22/2022 04:19am • Is Fido looking for something entertaining to do this weekend in the D.C. area? Grab a leash and head to the Dog Days of Summer at The Boro in Tysons, Virginia. More Animals & Pets News More Fairfax County News More Lifestyle News "The Boro loves dogs," Meridian COVID-19 shots for tots: Where to get children under 5 vaccinated in DC, Md. and Va. 06/21/2022 04:45pm • After many months of many parents anxiously waiting, COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for young children and infants as young as six months old will be able to get vaccinated. For children between the ages of six months and five years old, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a three-dose series Wizards GM says 2023 draft pick uncertainty won’t impact this year’s strategy 06/20/2022 04:15pm • Wizards GM says future draft pick uncertainty won't impact this year originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON -- It is possible the Wizards' first-round pick next year will be traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as that is the first draft that could convey the pick they included 2022 Marine Corps Marathon runners: Share your stories with WTOP 06/20/2022 02:58pm • Thousands of runners are set to run during the 2022 Marine Corps Marathon Weekend, which takes place Oct. 30. Some run for fitness and some run for fun, but all run with purpose. WTOP wants to hear what motivates you to run. We are looking for runners to feature in an upcoming on-air and digital Virginia primary voter guide 2022 06/20/2022 12:21pm • Virginians will go to the polls to pick major party candidates in several races for the U.S. House and a D.C.-area local race. Here's what you need to know. In-person voting Primary day is June 21. Polls that day will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you will get to vote What’s open and closed for Juneteenth holiday Monday 06/20/2022 08:53am • Editor's Note: This story has been updated from an earlier version to clarify Metro's service on Monday. On June 19, 1865, a Union general notified slaves in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and that they were freed — over two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Em DC primary voter guide 2022 06/20/2022 04:14am • It's a big year for D.C. politics. June 21 is Primary Day. District voters will choose who they want to be on their party's ticket for congressional delegate, mayor, attorney general and a slew of D.C. Council seats. Granted, in a deep-blue city such as D.C., Democratic primary winners are Silver Spring Library renamed for Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, hero aviator and Tuskegee Airman 06/18/2022 08:03pm • A crowd gathered to honor a local war hero on Saturday as the Silver Spring Library was officially dedicated and renamed for one of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. "This library is going to be a place where people will come and learn about his life, legacy and love for his country," said Mon 11 tips to support someone struggling with mental health 06/18/2022 05:00am • Mental health concerns are common. Though mental health concerns are common, it can be difficult to watch a loved one struggling with these issues. Whether it's depression or anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or another of the many mental health issues that can affect someone's life, looki Amazon Prime Day 2022: Best deals on travel gear, gadgets and more 06/18/2022 04:00am • Amazon Prime Day 2022 is almost here, which means you'll soon be able to score deals on travel gear and other items on Amazon. For this year's event, Amazon is touting its "lowest prices ever," with exclusive member deals already rolling out. You'll likely spot discounts at other stores such as W Expiration dates for many at-home COVID test kits have been extended 06/17/2022 08:32pm • If you have an at-home rapid COVID-19 test kit that expired, or is about to, don't throw it away just yet. The expiration dates for many tests have been extended. Some rapid test kits can be used as much as six months after the expiration date on the package. More Health & Fitness June's Men Health event celebrates fathers with a fresh focus on fitness 06/17/2022 02:17pm • If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day weekend, a good workout may be just what you need to get the family moving. If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day weekend, a good workout may be just what you need to get the family moving. In cele Weekend Road and Rail: DC event-related closures, I-66 lane work 06/17/2022 07:35am • For yet another weekend, a convergence of events in downtown D.C. — including a music festival and a demonstration — will close some major roadways. Drivers along Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia and Interstate 270 in Maryland's Montgomery County can expect slow travel due to late night and ov School Zone: How DC-area students learn about Watergate 06/17/2022 06:43am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. How DC-area school systems teach the Watergate scandal What it is: Do students these days learn much about Watergate? Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the break-in at