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Blessing of the Animals scheduled for Sunday at Washington National Cathedral 10/01/2022 12:20am • Rain from the remnants of Ian is expected to douse the D.C. area on Sunday, but that won't stop the annual Blessing of the Animals at Washington National Cathedral. "The blessing is on, no matter what the hurricane decides to do; we're going to be moving it indoors slightly to our bus garage. Fairfax Co. superintendent says frequent background checks in the works, calls for Va. to sign up for FBI program 09/30/2022 02:38pm • Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia this week released some of the findings of an independent investigation into how a school counselor was able to keep his arrest and conviction for a sex offense under wraps until he was arrested for a second time. One finding recommended frequent backgrou Chase Young, Brian Robinson Jr. will be re-evaluated before possible Week 5 returns 09/30/2022 02:15pm • Young, Robinson Jr. will be re-evaluated after Week 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFollowing the conclusion of Week 4's game in Dallas, the Washington Commanders will have the option to activate pass rusher Chase Young and running back Brian Robinson Jr. Young is currently on the Safety watchdog says Metro needs to fix patchy communication system 09/30/2022 01:04pm • Metro’s communication devices, such as radios, are critical during an emergency. But an in-depth audit released this week by Metro's safety watchdog says the agency isn't doing enough to ensure communication systems are properly maintained, risking failure when they're needed most. Investigator What's being done to address students' mental wellness? 09/30/2022 06:06am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. How DC-area school systems are addressing students' mental wellness What it is: School leaders in Prince William County, Virginia, the state's second largest school system, w Weekend Road and Rail: Stops planned on the Beltway and I-66, District events; Metro maintenance 09/30/2022 04:57am • The weather will likely play a big factor in any work zones scheduled this weekend. Be sure to stay tuned for up to the minute conditions. Weather permitting, there are stops planned on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 66, new work in Maryland, and events in the District. More Trans 17 Top Colorado Ski Resorts 09/29/2022 08:00pm • When you think of Colorado, sparkling ski slopes and epic terrain parks might come to mind. The Centennial State is known for its world-class ski resorts, from picturesque Telluride to the quintessential ski town of Steamboat Springs. You don't have to hit the slopes to enjoy all that a Colorado ski TSA stops Fairfax Co. man from bringing loaded gun on flight at Reagan National 09/29/2022 04:27pm • Officers at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, prevented a man from carrying a loaded handgun onto a flight Wednesday. Transportation Security Administration officers spotted the .25 caliber handgun among the Lorton man’s carry-on items. It was loaded with six bullets, the TSA said 120-year-old lighthouse in Chesapeake Bay has new owner 09/28/2022 08:30pm • The Hooper Island Lighthouse, which has just sold for $192,000, will remain a working lighthouse. And because it's on the National Register of Historic Places, any repair or construction work must be pre-approved by Dorchester County, Maryland. (Courtesy GSA) A lonely lighthouse built in t Good Reasons to Spend Money from Your Emergency Fund 09/28/2022 08:00pm • Having extra money set aside in an emergency fund is among the basic tenets of personal finance. Financial advisors typically suggest having three to six months' worth of expenses set aside for unexpected events -- more if you're worried about the security of your job or you have dependents relying The 10 Best Restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky 09/28/2022 08:00pm • Louisville is well known for its long list of eclectic restaurants and eateries, serving everything from bourbon-inspired cuisine to authentic Mayan and Cuban fare. To help you narrow down your choices, U.S. News researched dozens of review sites, including restaurant, dining and travel industry rev The 10 Best Cruises for Teens 2023 09/28/2022 08:00pm • When planning a vacation for the whole family, a cruise can be one of the best options to consider, especially when traveling with active teens. While parents escape to an adults-only venue on the ship and have a quiet dinner for two, teens can mix and mingle with others their age in teen-only clubs Maryland announces new area code, likely coming next year 09/28/2022 03:49pm • The Maryland Public Service Commission announced on Wednesday the addition of 227 as a new area code to phone numbers. The new area code will eventually serve the same geographic areas in Maryland that currently use the 240 and 301 area codes -- Allegany, Charles, Garrett, Montgomery, Prince Geor Report: More background, reference checks after Fairfax Co. school counselor dismissal 09/27/2022 11:59pm • After a Fairfax County, Virginia, counselor managed to stay on the job for 20 months after his first sex crime arrest and conviction, the county's school system ordered an independent look into what went wrong and how to prevent a similar siltation in the future. Some of the report's results and rec Prince George's Co. Council hears from candidates for Police Accountability Board 09/27/2022 09:28pm • The Prince George's County Council is working to fill five of the 11 spots on the county's new Police Accountability Board. On Tuesday, 17 candidates for those five spots spoke before the council to talk about why they would be good selections. Later this fall, the council will meet in execut