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Md. beach report: Pretty good 05/29/2019 06:52pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Now that summer — or, at least the summer beach season — has arrived, state officials are touting the cleanliness of Maryland beaches an 'Blue's Clues' is returning and people have mixed feelings about it 05/29/2019 08:34am • Everything old is new again and for some of those who loved "Blue's Clues" it's a little woof. Nickelodeon is rebooting the beloved children's show with a new host and a CGI blue pup. The network released a sneak peek trailer Tuesday of "Blue's Clues & You" with h Former Warren Co. sheriff found dead days after acquaintance jailed for embezzlement 05/29/2019 07:18am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Embattled former Warren County Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron, who as the Rappahannock News reported last month was among numerous cou DC Council moves to reduce cuts in funding for struggling hospital 05/28/2019 06:58pm • City leaders highlighted the victims from an especially violent Memorial Day in their appeal to prioritize funding for D.C.'s only hospital east of the Anacostia River. Final council approval of the District's fiscal year 2020 budget on Tuesday reversed course on a move that would have dramatic Sen. Tim Kaine discusses school gun violence with Springfield students 05/28/2019 06:02pm • As shootings continue to happen in classrooms across the country, concerned students are taking a more active role in seeing what can be done to stop gun violence. At Key Middle School in Springfield, Virginia, students invited Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., to talk about gun violence on Tuesday. They al Reston landscaper wins $200,000 top prize in lottery scratcher 05/28/2019 08:21am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Reston man is celebrating a $200,000 winning ticket from the Virginia Lottery — but only after checking the ticket twice. Brett When the offer is fake: How scammers target job seekers 05/28/2019 12:47am • Job hunters, beware: Scammers are out impersonating would-be employers to get at your sensitive data and even your checking account. Here's how it works: A fake job ad is posted, either on social media or on a job-hunting site. The scammer might use a known organization's name and logo to lure 10 recycling FAQs 05/27/2019 11:32pm • What is recycling? The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines recycling as “the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products.” How is recycling beneficial? By reusing materials that would otherwis TRASHED: Can the DC area clean up its waste problem? 05/27/2019 11:28pm • How much trash do we throw away? How does recycling work? What, even, is compost? TRASHED is a three-part series that looks at the state of waste in the D.C. region and the options local experts are exploring to cut down on the amount of trash that’s piling up. A paper coffee cup in the mor Best summer shopping days for 2019 05/27/2019 08:00pm • Memorial Day in May and Labor Day in September are the bookends of summer -- and two of the biggest shopping events of the year. However, between those days are plenty of times to snag deals from retailers' annual sales and other minor shopping holidays. Whether you're looking for tools, fashion or Coast Guard shares boating safety tips for DC area 05/27/2019 05:00pm • As the D.C. area enters prime boating season, the U.S. Coast Guard is reminding boaters to take steps to make sure a day out on the water doesn’t end in tragedy. "D.C. is a water city. We have a lot recreational boating here," said Dan Dunham, spokesman for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 25-01 Things to do in DC on Memorial Day weekend 2019 05/25/2019 01:55pm • The D.C. area will host many events and opportunities to honor fallen military members throughout Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know. National Memorial Day Concert It's an American tradition dating back to 1989 that brings in various talent to the stage on the West Lawn o How to keep those food cravings in check this summer 05/24/2019 07:15pm • With cookouts, county fairs and trips for ice cream with the kids, summertime can be a minefield if you're trying not to overindulge on unhealthy treats. One expert has some tips on fighting those cravings for fattening foods. "I really think with weight management that it's 10% nutrition and Shuttles during Metro's shutdown won't start with real-time tracking 05/24/2019 03:12pm • Many transit riders across the region check their phones before heading out to eliminate waiting, but the free shuttle buses planned for the Blue and Yellow Line shutdown that starts this weekend will not show up on those websites or apps, at least at the start of the monthslong closure. WTOP Myron Mixon tackles BBQ FAQs in time for summer 05/24/2019 12:19am • Myron Mixon has won more barbecue competitions than anyone else in the world, including four world championships and 11 national championships. So naturally, the Unadilla, Georgia, native (and mayor) gets asked a lot of questions about grilling and smoking meat. “People want to learn, I mean ev