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DC police identify man killed in Thomas Circle shooting 05/24/2022 11:45pm • Police in D.C. have identified the man killed in a shooting at Thomas Circle in Northwest Monday morning. In a news release Tuesday, D.C. police said 32-year-old Emmanuel Lys, of no known address, was killed in the incident that happened at around 9:30 a.m.  More Local News More DC 'Abundance of caution': DC-area schools step up security presence 05/24/2022 10:48pm • There was an increased law enforcement presence Wednesday around D.C. area schools after  Tuesday’s shooting in Texas that killed 19 children and two adults. Among the schools that will ramp up security include: DC schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee said there will be a "layered security 23 Top Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Located about 55 miles north of Madison, the city of Wisconsin Dells is known as the "Waterpark Capital of the World," but visitors will find a bevy of other attractions to occupy their time, from boat tours of the scenic Wisconsin River to historical landmarks and museums. The term "dells" is deriv How to Get Free Money From the Government 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Free government moneyInflation is present and fully accounted for -- and looks to be for the foreseeable future. Stimulus checks issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, meanwhile, appear to be a thing of the past. But with paychecks stretched, budgets strained and interest rates on the rise, there is s 8 Top Cruise Line Private Islands and What They Offer 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Cruise line private islands rate as some of the top destinations for travelers sailing the Eastern and Western Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries. Guests love the opportunity to come ashore and relax on the beach or explore the natural beauty of the island -- or even partake in theme park thrill How to Get a High Credit Score 05/24/2022 08:00pm • There are many articles that tell you how to increase your score, such as going from fair credit to good credit. But my goal is to show you how to get a high credit score. Not just any score, but a truly high credit score. And you'll be happy to hear that you don't need a perfect score. If you can i Few but noticeable changes come to dining scenes at Maryland, Delaware beaches this year 05/24/2022 04:10am • This is part of WTOP’s coverage of the Delmarva beaches leading into the summer season. Read more. Every year the start of summer brings a few new restaurants to the beaches in Maryland and Delaware, and this year will be no different. Ocean City Odds are, if you're a fan of Ocean City, Maryl Light rail to Southern Maryland? That 'choo-choo train will be rolling soon' 05/23/2022 09:14pm • A ceremonial check for $5 million in federal funding was given to Charles County for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project in La Plata, Maryland. (WTOP/John Domen) Southern Maryland is no longer the sleepy, sparsely populated region it used to be, and that’s why local, state and federal With 'deep concern' about youth violence, Montgomery County leaders strategize for summer 05/23/2022 08:30pm • In his weekly briefing with reporters, Montgomery County, Maryland, Council President Gabe Albornoz said Tuesday's meeting by the county agency leaders on youth crime and violence will focus on the summer ahead. Albornoz said the concern over public safety and young people was already an issue "b How to Prepare for Retirement Overseas 05/23/2022 08:00pm • Relocating overseasMoving overseas for retirement is an exciting opportunity to reinvent your life and potentially reduce the cost of retirement. But it's a good idea to make sure another country will meet all of your retirement needs before you move there. Here are 10 ways to prepare for a move ove The 13 Best Restaurants in Sedona, Arizona 05/23/2022 08:00pm • Travelers flock to Sedona to marvel at the region's stunning red rock formations and to experience the town's famous New Age vortexes, cyclones of energy from the earth. But don't overlook the region's first-rate dining scene -- from sophisticated eateries to laid-back local hangouts, Sedona's resta Person of interest sought in deadly NW shooting 05/23/2022 01:07pm • Police are looking for a person of interest in a Monday shooting that killed a man near D.C.'s Thomas Circle. It happened on the east side of Thomas Circle just before 9:30 a.m., when officers were in the area patrolling and heard gunshots, said Assistant Chief Andre Wright. They were directed Lalah Hathaway leads Joni Mitchell tribute concerts at Kennedy Center with NSO Pops 05/23/2022 11:10am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is having a resurgence, from receiving the Kennedy Center Honors last December to "Both Sides Now" sung in the reigning Oscar champ "CODA." This week, the Kennedy Center salutes Mitchell again w How to get the most out of your credit card rewards 05/23/2022 09:00am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA Credit cards with rewards programs seem ubiquitous. You may be bombarded with credits cards ads boasting rewards where cardholders can earn points they can use for travel, hotels, cash back, dining or gift cards and merch Just in time for summer, breweries move south of the Indian River Inlet 05/23/2022 05:53am • This is part of WTOP's coverage of the Delmarva beaches leading into the summer season. Read more. A nice cold beer can be a great way to cap off a hot summer day at the beach. But while the Lewes, Rehoboth and Dewey beach areas all have lots of craft beer breweries to visit, vacationers in Betha