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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 4 arrested after gunfire at DC police impound lot in Anne Arundel Co. 05/18/2022 10:10pm • Four people have been arrested after shots were fired at a D.C. police impound lot in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on Tuesday evening. D.C. police said a special police officer spotted a group of people tampering with vehicles on the temporary impound lot, a D.C. police-owned property along Md. Capital One resets return-to-office date, but embraces hybrid work 05/18/2022 01:04pm • Tysons-based Capital One -- which has almost 10,000 employees at its headquarters and elsewhere in the D.C. area -- has once again set a return-to-the-office date, but remains committed to a fully hybrid schedule for its employees. Capital One will now fully reopen all of its U.S. office location Incoming Fairfax Co. superintendent talks bullying, COVID trauma 05/18/2022 06:22am • The incoming leader of Virginia's largest public school system answered questions and laid out some of her priorities, speaking directly to families and staff members during a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday. "I think there's no more important work in our country today than the work of public e Safety panel: Metro put employees 'at risk' by powering up 3rd rail with workers in zone 05/17/2022 03:04pm • When Metro workers make track repairs, the power to the third rail, which could be lethal, gets shut off. There’s a detailed procedure for making sure everyone is clear of the work zone before the power gets turned on, but a report from the Metro safety commission says Metro isn’t following it, DC cracks top 20 in US News' annual 'Best Places to Live' rankings 05/17/2022 09:41am • D.C. made a sizable leap up the rankings in this year's "Best Places to Live" from U.S. News & World Report, though you may be surprised by the top choice. The list ranks the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, desirability and quality of life. Police identify older couple found dead in their Fairfax home 05/17/2022 06:27am • A husband shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself inside the couple's home in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Saturday, according to authorities. The Fairfax County Police Department's preliminary investigation leads police to believe that Michael Bregman, 77, shot to death his wi As virus cases go up and down, some DC restaurants keep COVID restrictions in place 05/16/2022 02:11am • COVID-19 may be moving into a more manageable phase, but some D.C. businesses are keeping their pandemic-era protocols alive for the foreseeable future. "As long as (hospitalizations and cases) are still going up and down, and up and down, I'm comfortable with keeping policies that we have in pla 'Are you OK?' DC group offers tips for discussing scary issues, young adult mental health 05/15/2022 10:29pm • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, one D.C. organization has tips for having healthy conversations with young family members abo Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled after reports of metal in candy 05/15/2022 05:43am • Dig through your candy stash — some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies are being recalled after some customers reported thin metal strands in the candy or loose in the bag. Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced the voluntary recall on Friday. The company said it wasn't aware of anyone g 2 dead in Fairfax Co. 'domestic-related incident' 05/14/2022 08:07pm • Fairfax County Police say two people were found dead inside a home in Fairfax, Virginia. Officers say it happened in the area of Stallworth Court near Oak View Elementary School. More Fairfax County News A community member requested a welfare check just before 3 p.m., telling Questions to ask before leaving the hospital 05/14/2022 07:00am • There's a lot going on when you stay at a hospital. There's a constant stream of medical providers checking on you, medical tests to take and noises that aren't part of your regular routine. As you start to heal from what led you to the hospital, you'll want to think ahead to your recovery. Altho