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Issues resolved at DCA after substantial flight delays 10/24/2021 10:05pm • People in Reagan National Airport took to social media on Sunday after some reported flight delays in excess of two hours. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed that the delays were primarily caused by fuel system issues that have been fixed. "The hydrant Montgomery Co. man recovers his own stolen car from DC 10/24/2021 03:00pm • A Montgomery County, Maryland, man recovered his own stolen vehicle last Thursday after it was taken from his home driveway in the early morning hours. He said he used a car app to track his wife's 2019 Volvo to Southeast D.C. Shane Neff, a Darnestown resident, said when he went outside Thurs Northwest DC apartment fire leaves three residents, one firefighter injured 10/23/2021 05:55am • An apartment fire Saturday morning left a woman in critical condition and injured two others in D.C., according to the fire department. A firefighter was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Officials also confirmed that 13 people were displaced by the flames that D.C. Fire responded t Countdown to winter snow, ice: 'Stay home, stay home' 10/22/2021 11:25am • He's heard the familiar refrain of WTOP Traffic reporters and public works departments suggesting drivers stay off roads during snow and ice storms — a local plow operator is asking very nicely. "Please. If you have nothing to do outside, because the weather is bad, stay home. Stay home," says 'It is depriving students': After delays vetting DC schools' volunteers, new vendor could speed process 10/21/2021 06:48pm • For years, the education group Washington Urban Debate League has worked to bring the elite "sport of the mind" to D.C. public school students. It's an effort that relies on the work of dedicated staff members and volunteers. But for some, monthlong delays in processing by a city vendor have crea Lawmakers from 3 Western Md. counties ask to be part of West Virginia 10/21/2021 02:54pm • From the "I'm sorry, what now?" files: Lawmakers representing three Western Maryland counties sent two letters last week asking West Virginia officials to "consider" adding their counties to the state. "We believe this arrangement may be mutually beneficial for both states and for our local co Opioid crisis magnifies importance of getting old drugs out of medicine cabinets 10/21/2021 11:52am • Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and this year it's happening during a surge in opioid deaths. Disposing of old prescription drugs is all the more important because they have been linked to the use of heroin. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that "a study of youn Breast cancer awareness event hosts free screenings for DC residents near Audi Field 10/20/2021 03:04pm • October is breast cancer awareness month. In D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off a breast cancer informational event outside Audi Field in Southwest with a reminder to residents. "Make sure that you checked in with your doctor. Let them ask you about your levels of risk; ask you questions about Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle recounts tragic plane crash in new movie 10/20/2021 01:12am • Listen to the full conversation on our podcast "Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley." Exactly 44 years ago on Oct. 20, 1977, a plane crash killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Now, one of the band's Hall of Fame drummers, Artimus Pyle, describes surviving that crash in the film "Street Survivor Best places to retire that aren’t far from DC 10/19/2021 04:51pm • By now, Florida is practically synonymous with the word "retirees," and the latest rankings of Best Places to Retire from U.S. News & World Report bear that out. Eight cities from the Sunshine State are in the top 10 this year, with several more ranked not far behind. What makes Saraso More non-prescription meds are coming to Md. vending machines 10/19/2021 12:13pm • A Pharmabox kiosk sells over-the-counter medications like Advil and Pepto-Bismol at Arundel Mills Mall, as shown on Oct. 14, 2021. (Rachel Logan/ Capital News Service) ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Vending machines in Maryland can now stock everything from allergy relief to some contraception along with can Burgundy & Gold Grab Bag: KO'd by KC 10/19/2021 05:50am • You could call it a tale of two halves. Washington led Kansas City 13-10 at intermission, and the offense was sustaining drives while the defense was causing turnovers. Despite all of the noise from the previous week, from a former executive getting emails that brought down the Raiders coach t Best places to retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Find your ideal retirement spot. You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The Drastically reduced Metro service until at least Sunday as derailment investigation continues 10/18/2021 11:30pm • Passengers on a crowded Metrorail car on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) Metro said drastically reduced rail service will continue for the rest of the week as the investigation into last week's Blue Line derailment continues. Starting Tuesday and lasting at least until Sunday, Runways at DCA reopen after major delays, air traffic diversions from disabled plane 10/16/2021 05:45pm • Officials at Reagan National Airport in Virginia told riders that the disabled plane was towed off the runway and that all runways have reopened. The airport also encouraged passengers to check with their specific airline for "residual impacts to their flight schedule. Reagan National Airport