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Forget the 'Wonder Woman' reboot -- locals remember the real Commander Salamander 06/14/2018 01:39pm • WASHINGTON -- By now, you've probably seen photos and articles reporting the recreation of the iconic Commander Salamander storefront on Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown for the filming of "Wonder Woman 1984." But some early customers of Georgetown's first (and sometimes polarizing) punk store, whi Teen in critical condition after near drowning during school trip at Six Flags 06/14/2018 06:09am • WASHINGTON — After a Beltsville Academy student nearly drowned during a class trip to Six Flags on Wednesday, the school's principal is urging parents to speak with and listen to their child who may have witnessed the incident. According to Prince George's County Fire/EMS, the incident happened Metro promises worker-safety improvements in response to NTSB, internal reviews 06/14/2018 04:35am • WASHINGTON — Metro is promising to improve worker safety and training issues after a series of internal reviews found room for improvement, and the Metro Board is also getting an update Thursday on new technology meant to be rolled out over the next several years to reduce the risk of workers gett DC primary election guide 2018 06/14/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON — Voters in D.C. will cast ballots in primary races for mayor, council and representatives in Congress, as well as a ballot question, all on Tuesday, June 19. Here’s what you need to know. What’s on the ballot? D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council A Plea to Young Americans: Donate Blood 06/13/2018 08:00pm • It's estimated that 1 in 7 people entering a hospital needs blood. Nearly 20 years ago, that was me. In June 1999, my family was 15 minutes from home, coming around a curve, when we were hit head-on by another car. My daughter had to undergo emergency surgery and lost her spleen. I had to undergo m How a New Law Will Let You Freeze Your Credit Files for Free 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Credit freezes help prevent thieves from opening new lines of credit in another person's name, but most states allow credit bureaus to charge a fee for the service. That will change this autumn. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, signed on May 24, will let Americans How Well-Equipped Is Your Doctor to Adapt to Medical Practice Changes? 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes when new guidelines for medical practice are unveiled -- such as for screening certain types of cancer -- controversy ensues. Doctors differ over what really is the best course of action to prevent disease progression. But frequently experts point out adoption of practices -- like appropr The 50 Most Beautiful White Sand Beaches in the World 06/13/2018 08:00pm • These beaches boast stark white sand that beautifully contrasts with azure waters and painted skies. Beach lovers often remark on the beauty of soft white sand and it can be something that really makes a coastline stand out. So before you plan your next beach vacation, find out where the most beauti Kids Speak Up About School Shootings 06/13/2018 08:00pm • The attack by a gunman in February that killed 17 people -- 14 students and three staff members -- at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, sparked a nationwide conversation on school violence. The attack inspired countless students throughout the country to march and walk out Wading in pools or hot tubs? Watch out for pathogens that can make you sick 06/13/2018 06:44am • WASHINGTON — Chemicals and pathogens in treated recreational water such as public pools can lead to outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. From 2000 to 2014, 500 such outbreaks were reported, according to the CDC's latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. More tha Will AFI Docs predict another Oscar winner? 06/13/2018 12:51am • WASHINGTON — Last year's opening night film "Icarus" went on to win the Oscar. This week, you can get ahead of the curve again as the AFI Docs Film Festival returns Wednesday to Sunday, showcasing nearly 100 documentaries from around the world. "We get about 2,000 submissions," festiva 3 big tips for women who travel 06/13/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Travel is one of life's great pleasures. Women are traveling more than ever and taking solo trips in greater numbers each year. A 2014 Booking.com survey found that 65 percent of U.S. women are taking vacations without their partners. And, according to REI Adventures, 58 percent of Tips for beach rentals through VRBO, Airbnb 06/13/2018 12:15am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, Tesla Inc (TSLA) Investors Shrug Off Job Cuts 06/12/2018 08:00pm • Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock was trading flat on Wednesday, a day after it told employees it would be laying off about 9 percent of its workforce. Following the announcement Tuesday afternoon, TSLA stock shed $15 per share but still finished the day up more than 3 percent on renewed optimism about 7 Ways to Debt-Proof Your Summer 06/12/2018 08:00pm • As the weather heats up, so does consumer spending. Americans not only dish out more money on travel and entertainment from June to August than other times of year, but the relaxed, laid-back vibe of the season entices people to track their spending less, leading to careless credit card swiping. W