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Silver Spring Library renamed for Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, hero aviator and Tuskegee Airman 06/18/2022 08:03pm • A crowd gathered to honor a local war hero on Saturday as the Silver Spring Library was officially dedicated and renamed for one of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. "This library is going to be a place where people will come and learn about his life, legacy and love for his country," said Mon 11 tips to support someone struggling with mental health 06/18/2022 05:00am • Mental health concerns are common. Though mental health concerns are common, it can be difficult to watch a loved one struggling with these issues. Whether it's depression or anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or another of the many mental health issues that can affect someone's life, looki Amazon Prime Day 2022: Best deals on travel gear, gadgets and more 06/18/2022 04:00am • Amazon Prime Day 2022 is almost here, which means you'll soon be able to score deals on travel gear and other items on Amazon. For this year's event, Amazon is touting its "lowest prices ever," with exclusive member deals already rolling out. You'll likely spot discounts at other stores such as W Expiration dates for many at-home COVID test kits have been extended 06/17/2022 08:32pm • If you have an at-home rapid COVID-19 test kit that expired, or is about to, don't throw it away just yet. The expiration dates for many tests have been extended. Some rapid test kits can be used as much as six months after the expiration date on the package. More Health & Fitness June's Men Health event celebrates fathers with a fresh focus on fitness 06/17/2022 02:17pm • If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day weekend, a good workout may be just what you need to get the family moving. If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day weekend, a good workout may be just what you need to get the family moving. In cele Weekend Road and Rail: DC event-related closures, I-66 lane work 06/17/2022 07:35am • For yet another weekend, a convergence of events in downtown D.C. — including a music festival and a demonstration — will close some major roadways. Drivers along Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia and Interstate 270 in Maryland's Montgomery County can expect slow travel due to late night and ov School Zone: How DC-area students learn about Watergate 06/17/2022 06:43am • 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 teach the Watergate scandal What it is: Do students these days learn much about Watergate? Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the break-in at Northern Virginia superintendents urge Congress to pass gun legislation 06/17/2022 05:54am • The superintendents of several Northern Virginia school districts this week joined national education groups in a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to curb gun violence. In a letter with 17 other groups, the leaders of Fairfax County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Fauquier Cou 'An American folk hero' — author on Frank Wills, the security guard who set off the Watergate scandal 06/17/2022 05:36am • A half-century ago Friday, the break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex in D.C.’s Foggy Bottom led to an investigation that gripped the country for two years and led to the U.S.' only presidential resignation. This week, WTOP's Rick Massimo is talking with exp Cheap Date Night Ideas 06/16/2022 08:00pm • Planning a cheap date night is simply practical these days. Last year, before Americans acutely felt the strain of surging inflation, online dating website Zoosk determined that the average cost of a date in the U.S. was $97.67. Planning a date, rather than focusing on the cost, is the important thi 'Leave a lot of extra time': Crews assess, repair sinkhole on I-270 in Montgomery Co. 06/16/2022 09:20am • A large sinkhole that materialized on one of Maryland's busiest roads could affect not just the Thursday morning commute. Here's what you need to know. The Maryland State Highway Administration was on the scene Wednesday night and Thursday morning, along with crews, to assess and repair a sinkhol No. 11 forever: Nats past and present reflect on Zimmerman's career 06/16/2022 04:44am • As the Nationals prepare to retire Ryan Zimmerman’s No. 11 at Nationals Park, WTOP reached out to several former teammates, managers and team executives who crossed paths with Zimmerman at different stages of his big-league odyssey. We wanted to know what Zimmerman was like behind the scenes †10 of the Best Investing Books for Beginners 06/15/2022 08:00pm • Learn how to invest with these investing books for beginners.When it comes to learning how to invest, the biggest hurdle can be figuring out where to begin. Finances and the stock market can be daunting in their complexity, but investing needn't be hard or intimidating. In fact, as many of these gre 10 Ways to Save Energy and Lower Utility Bills 06/15/2022 08:00pm • Making your home more energy-efficient isn't just about having a positive impact on the environment -- it will make a positive impact on your wallet, too, by reducing your utility bills. Some changes are simple, like replacing old lightbulbs or unplugging machines that aren't in use, while other pro How to Take Advantage of Flexible Work Arrangements 06/15/2022 08:00pm • When Meredith McIntosh and her husband Chris both found themselves working remotely full time, they discussed the possibility of not renewing the lease on their apartment in the Washington, D.C., suburbs and instead traveling for a year, taking their work with them on the road. "It was a lot of conv