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A dog's dream house: Home devices that cater to your pet 02/20/2019 07:00pm • Long known as man's best friend, dogs aren't just valued pets, but in many cases they're considered the most important member of the home. According to the 2017 to 2018 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, more than 60 million U.S. households have at least one dog. To better Tysons cybersecurity startup wins $3.5 million in funding 02/20/2019 03:35pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, TysonsReporter.com, and republished with permission. When hackers try to break into a website, they probe the site for vulnerabilities. Mohamoud Jibrell, CEO of Tysons-based startup NormShield, says that’s where his company comes in. NormShi Tax changes: Alimony may still offer state tax deduction 02/20/2019 04:33am • You may have heard that alimony payments under newly executed divorce arrangements are no longer deductible for federal income tax purposes. This longtime deduction, which had been in place for about 75 years, was eliminated through one of the most controversial and well-publicized provisions of the After heavy snow in the morning, ice and sleet will add to Wednesday woes 02/19/2019 07:04pm • NBC Washington snow outlook for Wednesday. An eventual changeover to rain will keep totals somewhat in check, but when and where that happens will have a big impact on totals. WASHINGTON — Wet, wintry weather will arrive in the D.C. area just in time for the Wednesday morning commute. Expect Record store owner, early DC punk producer Skip Groff dies at 70 02/19/2019 06:50pm • WASHINGTON — Skip Groff, whose Yesterday & Today record store in a strip shopping center in Rockville, Maryland, became ground zero in the early days of D.C.'s punk and alternative music scenes, has died at age 70. Groff's wife of 31 years, Kelly Groff, told WTOP that her husband had a seiz 6 small business tax deductions 02/19/2019 09:35am • Small business owners looking to reduce their tax burden can take advantage of several money-saving deductions. These include existing deductions, such as those for vehicle expenses and home offices, as well as a brand new qualified business income deduction that will allow some small business owner Power alarms, dark tunnels, Metro worker safety issues raised in new federal inspections 02/19/2019 01:26am • WASHINGTON — A newly available batch of federal inspection reports highlight concerns about Metro's power systems, rail yards, worker safety, reviews of the locations where trains switch from one track to another and continuing problems with water leaks and dark tunnels. The reports generally c Changes in weather change how DC police search for missing kids 02/18/2019 04:16pm • WASHINGTON — There are 17 kids missing in D.C. right now, and that number can change minute-to-minute, the D.C. police say. And when the weather is about to turn cold, as it's supposed to this week, the urgency of finding them goes up. "One of the things we look at is, the last time they were s 'Our image on the big screen': DC Black Film Festival founder works to advance women, people of color in media 02/18/2019 12:09am • During Black History Month, WTOP is highlighting black men and women in the area who are doing groundbreaking work to better the community. This is Part III of a four-part series, including a pastor of faith and farming and a NASA aerospace engineer who's a "Hidden Figure" no more. WASHING PHOTOS: Colorful lights, mindful yogis and more fill National Cathedral 02/15/2019 04:51pm • WASHINGTON — As if the Washington National Cathedral weren't gorgeous enough. Moving lights bathed the Northwest D.C. church's Gothic interior in a spectrum of color Monday night during an event called "Space, Light and Sound." The light show kicked off five nights of special events at the c Last-minute tips to save your Valentine's Day dinner 02/13/2019 11:04pm • WASHINGTON — Forgot to make that dinner reservation? Find out your date is allergic to shellfish? Luckily, Washingtonian food editor Anna Spiegel has some last-minute tips to save your romantic evening. Don't have a reservation? Consider ordering takeout.  Thanks to apps like Caviar and P 8 things to remember when reviewing your 401(k) 02/13/2019 07:00pm • A bad 401(k) can be painful. Despite the stock market gyrations of the past few months and a prolonged partial government shutdown, many indicators show the U.S. economy remains robust, backed by a labor market that continues to add jobs at a steady clip. That market and government uncertainty ha Can acupuncture help you lose weight? 02/13/2019 07:00pm • Out with the new, in with the old — or so goes many Americans' attitudes toward health interventions these days. Modern pharmaceuticals? No thanks. Ancient Eastern medical practices? Yes please. "Many people are trying to go away from traditional types of medicine and go toward what they consid Youth shelter ‘Second Story’ struggles to house homeless teens 02/13/2019 10:30am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, TysonsReporter.com, and republished with permission. Fairfax is the second richest county in the nation — yet at Second Story, just south of Tysons at 2100 Gallows Rd, there’s a desperate need for bed space for homeless teens. Second Story In DC area's seller market, Amazon HQ2 brings 'packs of investors' to open houses 02/13/2019 08:47am • WASHINGTON — It is not unusual for sellers in the most sought-after neighborhoods in the District or Arlington to get full list price or above, but last month was one of the best months in years for sellers across the region getting what they wanted. Listing service Bright MLS says the average