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Despite many choices, most don’t change banks 01/10/2022 08:49am • A key part of personal finances is relationships with financial institutions, and with big national banks competing with credit unions and local community banks, consumers have many choices. Even so, we tend to stick with the bank we have instead of shopping around. More Business News Car Review: Audi turns up the style and speed with SQ5 Sportback 01/10/2022 03:56am • The Audi Q5 has been a stalwart for the German automaker since its launch more than 20 years ago. The stylish compact crossover combined luxury and utility in a handsome package. There have been several versions and now there’s a new model hitting the streets that has a more stylish look. The Spor DC restaurants prepare to require diners for proof of vaccination 01/09/2022 03:41pm • Starting Jan. 15, restaurants and bars in D.C., along with several other types of businesses, will be required to check that their customers are vaccinated. Impacted businesses have been preparing for this since it was announced in December, and at Chef Geoff’s in Northwest D.C., that has invol Medical cannabis holds promise to help people with inflammatory skin conditions 01/07/2022 10:00pm • People with skin conditions are open to trying medical cannabis products as potential treatments, according to a study from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of Maryland. The study, said to be the largest of its kind involving 504 responden Virginia man who tried to walk home in snowstorm found dead 01/07/2022 07:43pm • LOUISA, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia say a man who tried walking home after his vehicle broke down during Monday's winter storm has been found dead. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Jacob Whaley’s body was found Thursday in dense woods. The sheriff office Data Doctors: Cox to Gmail migration tips 01/07/2022 06:18pm • Q: I’m trying to switch from a Cox email address that always seems to have some sort of issue to a Gmail account and need help figuring out how to get all my contacts to make the change on their end, too. A: It’s been obvious for a couple of years that Cox isn’t really interested in being a Slushy roads, very chilly Friday morning in the district 01/07/2022 11:17am • Key points: Snow stopped falling by 5 a.m. on Friday in the D.C. area. Most school systems closed Friday. See the closings and delays list. Between 2 and 5 inches fell in the D.C. metro area. Windy conditions will make it feel like it's in the teens on Friday. Those in the D.C Weekend Road and Rail: Bridge work, Beltway and I-66 projects; Metro maintenance on all lines 01/07/2022 09:13am • After a long holiday hiatus, work is expected to ramp up again on I-66, the District bridges, the Beltway and on the Purple Line in Maryland. Weather has been an issue all week, be sure to stay tuned for the latest. As a reminder, all work is weather dependent, be sure to stay tuned to WTOP and t DC area braces for another winter storm; heavy snow starts late Thursday 01/06/2022 11:30pm • Key points: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 7 a.m. Friday for the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas, parts of central and southern Maryland, and portions of northern Virginia. Totals: Between 2 and 4 inches for most, with up to 6 inches possible in higher elevations. The heavi After massive I-95 backup, Virginia says it will be ready for next snowstorm 01/06/2022 10:37pm • Virginia agencies detailed their plans Thursday to prepare for the impending snowstorm while offering assurances that they will review what went wrong during the last storm, which left some motorists freezing and stranded on I-95 for more than 24 hours. Ahead of the storm that is expected to dump With test results submitted, thousands of DC students return to class as COVID-19 surges 01/06/2022 04:23pm • Students gathered outside Excel Academy Public School in Southeast Thursday morning to check in with administrators and get their negative test results cleared. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) Students in D.C. Public Schools returned from winter break Thursday, but before they could re-enter classrooms, th How not to get ripped off hiring a company for tree service 01/05/2022 11:25pm • Several inches of snowfall with the consistency of mashed potatoes have damaged lots of trees. A D.C.-based consumers' group with tips for hiring a tree service expects scammers will be coming out of the woodwork. "They're going to be coming to your door saying things like, 'Oh, I'm doing work ju Transportation staffing shortage continues for Montgomery County schools 01/05/2022 10:20pm • Families of Montgomery County, Maryland, students will need to make alternate plans again getting kids to and from school, as the school system expects transportation staffing shortage to continue Thursday. On Wednesday, 75 out of 1,228 morning bus routes and 82 routes were affected due previous Some Md. medical licenses are delayed due to health department’s cyber attack 01/05/2022 02:26pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. “Sharon,” a newly minted mental health therapist in Western Maryland, applied for her license with the state in November, sending in the Stuck in a storm? Tips from FEMA on staying safe in your car 01/05/2022 12:08pm • The D.C. area is bracing for the possibility of more snow Thursday and Friday after a massive storm earlier this week paralyzed traffic on I-95, trapping hundreds of drivers for hours, many without food, water or enough gas. So what should drivers have in their cars in case they get stuck in a st