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With 'deep concern' about youth violence, Montgomery County leaders strategize for summer 05/23/2022 08:30pm • In his weekly briefing with reporters, Montgomery County, Maryland, Council President Gabe Albornoz said Tuesday's meeting by the county agency leaders on youth crime and violence will focus on the summer ahead. Albornoz said the concern over public safety and young people was already an issue "b Person of interest sought in deadly NW shooting 05/23/2022 01:07pm • Police are looking for a person of interest in a Monday shooting that killed a man near D.C.'s Thomas Circle. It happened on the east side of Thomas Circle just before 9:30 a.m., when officers were in the area patrolling and heard gunshots, said Assistant Chief Andre Wright. They were directed Lalah Hathaway leads Joni Mitchell tribute concerts at Kennedy Center with NSO Pops 05/23/2022 11:10am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is having a resurgence, from receiving the Kennedy Center Honors last December to "Both Sides Now" sung in the reigning Oscar champ "CODA." This week, the Kennedy Center salutes Mitchell again w How to get the most out of your credit card rewards 05/23/2022 09:00am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA Credit cards with rewards programs seem ubiquitous. You may be bombarded with credits cards ads boasting rewards where cardholders can earn points they can use for travel, hotels, cash back, dining or gift cards and merch Just in time for summer, breweries move south of the Indian River Inlet 05/23/2022 05:53am • This is part of WTOP's coverage of the Delmarva beaches leading into the summer season. Read more. A nice cold beer can be a great way to cap off a hot summer day at the beach. But while the Lewes, Rehoboth and Dewey beach areas all have lots of craft beer breweries to visit, vacationers in Betha PHOTOS: Early Voting wins Preakness Stakes in Baltimore 05/22/2022 01:09pm • The results were in, and it was Early Voting who claimed the win at the hot and humid 147th running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland. Early Voting held off the favored Epicenter after the horse’s team decided to withhold Early Voting from the Kentucky Derby on May 7. Derby winner Check your car out before hitting the road in the summer heat 05/22/2022 08:30am • High temperatures can cause wear and tear on your car. But there's a quick check you can run to avoid breaking down in the summer sun. More Local News More Lifestyle News “Each year, we see vehicle breakdowns during the hot days of summer that could have been avoided with a One week after attack in Buffalo, a Montgomery Co. church prays for healing 05/22/2022 02:30am • The Rockville Seventh Day Adventist Church joins in prayer after the fatal shooting of 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) As Buffalo marked one week since the shooting of 10 Black people with somber moments of silence a Rockville church prayed for racial healing nationwide. Heat wave singes DC area, but threat of severe storms eases 05/20/2022 06:00pm • The serious heat and humidity remain, but the National Weather Service has canceled a tornado watch for several Maryland counties, including Howard and Frederick. The tornado watch was concentrated in northern Maryland, as well as select counties in western Virginia and the panhandle of West Virg Heat emergency safety practices, signs of heat-related illness and when to get help 05/20/2022 02:57pm • A potentially dangerous heat wave is descending upon the region; D.C. has declared a heat emergency through Sunday, and a Northern Virginia physician wants people to know the signs of heat stroke. Dr. Jason Singh, an internal medicine doctor at Kaiser Permanente in Manassas, Virginia. (Courtesy Is fast food cheaper than cooking at home? 05/20/2022 07:30am • Americans spend a lot of money on food. In 2020, U.S. consumers spent an average of 8.6% of their income on food -- and nearly half of that on food outside of the home, according to the USDA. As inflation causes prices at the grocery store to rise, you might be looking for ways to cut down on Data Doctors: Understanding full virus scan information 05/20/2022 07:21am • Q: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? A: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you can check for to help you understand what and where files are stored on your computer. If you’re only thin From WTOP's Election Desk: Va. Republican House races heat up 05/20/2022 05:03am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Big political weekend in Virginia Weekend Road and Rail: Beltway and I-66 stops, Metro Red Line shutdown 05/20/2022 04:08am • More stops are planned for the Capital Beltway and Interstate 66, the I-295/DC-295 Corridor Project, Purple Line work and paving in Maryland. Metro work is scheduled on five lines, with a Red Line shutdown. Here’s what you need to know this weekend. Listen to WTOP online and on the r Heat wave targets DC region: Could records be broken? 05/20/2022 02:20am • Mother Nature is turning up the heat across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and it will feel like summer right through the weekend, with temperatures 12 to 18 degrees above normal. "Friday will be the first 90 degree day in the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Areas since last September," the N