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Dupont's Basement brings 'funky flea market' to Dupont Underground 07/08/2021 12:21am • You've heard of bargain basement shopping, but Dupont Circle is giving it new meaning. This Sunday, check out Dupont's Basement at the Dupont Underground from 12 to 5 p.m. "It's going to be a funky flea market," Producer David Ross told WTOP. "I did a market there in January of 2020 called ‘Do it for the people you care about’: Montgomery Co. leaders, kids on vaccines 07/07/2021 08:32pm • The weekly briefing by Montgomery County’s county executive and health leaders was dominated by the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, a message amplified by some of the kids who won a recent video contest for students. County Executive Marc Elrich began with the numbers: The county’ After 2nd day of brutal heat, DC region to get some relief, rain 07/07/2021 04:12pm • High temperatures once again roasted the D.C. region on Wednesday, but the temperatures will cool off slightly on Thursday -- though the relief comes with a pretty solid chance for rain. Temperatures fall overnight Wednesday, with lows expected to be in the low to mid 70s, but scattered showers a Baltimore officer under arrest following stepson's death in Anne Arundel Co. 07/07/2021 11:38am • A Baltimore police officer is under arrest after his teenage stepson was found dead in his Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home on Tuesday. Eric Glen Banks Jr., 34, was arrested after he "became combative and tried to disarm" an officer, Anne Arundel County police said in a statement Wednesday. He Baltimore grandmother released after violating parole by not answering phone 07/07/2021 07:55am • A Baltimore grandmother is back home after being arrested for violating parole by turning her phone off during a computer class. Gwen Levi, 76, was serving a multi-decade sentence for drug conspiracy when the coronavirus pandemic began. Under a Trump administration decision, more than 24,000 n Transportation Department readies new airline consumer protections 07/06/2021 08:19pm • The way airlines handle extra, optional fees -- such as the charges to check a bag or reserve a specific seat -- could change under a set of rules being developed by the Biden administration. The rules -- requiring faster refunds and upfront disclosure of fees -- are under development at the US T Another day of triple-digit heat indexes expected Wednesday 07/06/2021 05:41pm • Triple-digit heat indexes roasted the D.C. area on Tuesday, and more is in store. Wednesday is expected to feel even hotter, with the heat index forecast to hit around 100 again. There will, however, be a chance for a few thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening. Thursday and Friday will be Could Washington Football Team be interested in Patriots' N'Keal Harry? 07/06/2021 04:15pm •  Could Washington be interested in Patriots wideout N'Keal Harry? originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington N'Keal Harry formally requested a trade from the New England Patriots on Tuesday via his agent. That begs the obvious follow-up question: Which teams might have interest in the 23- Why this year’s summer blood bank shortages are worse than usual 07/06/2021 12:38pm • Summer is always a tough time for the area’s blood banks, but this year they’re facing a perfect storm. Every summer sees a drop in donations because people are traveling, said Red Cross spokeswoman Lisa Futterman, and this year a flood of people are itching to get out after the pandemic. Five tips to stay motivated while exercising 07/06/2021 10:28am • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare. If sticking to an exercise routine was easy, everyone would be doing it. The beginning of the journey may be easier. With motivation at an all-time high, it can feel like there’s no goal you can’t reach. However, a lot of people tend to fall Democratic lawmakers optimistic as Md. appeals court declines to hear unemployment case 07/05/2021 07:23pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The legal battle over Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s decision to pull the plug on supplemental unemployment benefits is expected to return t After cracking down on Didi, China launches probe into other US-listed tech giants 07/05/2021 05:29am • Just one day after ride-hailing giant Didi was banned from app stores in China, authorities have started investigating three other major technology services, citing concerns about national data security. The companies under investigation recently went public in the US stock market, even though ge Pets and fireworks: How to keep your animals calm and safe on July 4 07/04/2021 06:00am • We may find fireworks beautiful and festive, but they explode like magnified gunfire in the exquisitely sensitive ears of many of our pets. Measuring between 150 and 175 decibels, fireworks are louder than many planes at takeoff (about 140 decibels). Decibels measure the loudness of a sound while Learn about French drains and sump pumps before the next big rainstorm 07/03/2021 03:58pm • From strong winds to even two tornadoes, the D.C. region has seen some rough weather over the past week. It's conditions like that can lead to serious problems for your home, and all the more reason you should prepare for the possibility — or know how to respond if it does suffer damage. “ Fewer working-age people may slow economy: Will it lift pay? 07/03/2021 09:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — As America's job market rebounds this summer and the need for workers intensifies, employers won't likely have a chance to relax anytime soon. Worker shortages will likely persist for years after the fast-reopening economy shakes off its growing pains. Consider that the number