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Can the world's oldest restaurant escape the pandemic's grasp? 08/04/2020 08:29am • Restaurante Botín, a cozy eatery in Madrid, Spain, was founded in 1725 and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's oldest restaurant. And like most dining establishments, Restaurante Botín was forced to close its doors when the coronavirus swept across Europe. "When we closed t Washington Chorus' first Black artistic director announces virtual fall season 08/04/2020 12:49am • Dr. Eugene Rogers is the new artistic director of The Washington Chorus. (SudeepStudio.com) The Washington Chorus is celebrating its 60th anniversary in the 2020-2021 season. Leading the way is Dr. Eugene Rogers, the organization's first Black artistic director. "The announcement in F Isaias gains hurricane strength as it heads toward Carolinas; DC prepares for its impact 08/03/2020 11:39pm • Dark clouds and heavy rain sweep over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, as Tropical Storm Isaias pushes toward the Mid-Atlantic. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Much of the Interstate 95 corridor, including D.C. and Baltimore, is under a tropical storm warning as forecasters e DC-area coronavirus testing sites closed due to Isaias 08/03/2020 10:12pm • Several D.C.-area coronavirus testing sites are closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Isaias. Most of the area is under a tropical storm warning, as Isaias — which was upgraded to hurricane status Monday night as it headed toward the Carolinas — is expected to bring torrential rain and risk of floo As power companies prep for Tropical Storm Isaias, they ask you do the same 08/03/2020 06:25pm • With a storm brewing that has the potential to cause flooding and knock out power in some parts of the D.C. area, Dominion Energy is reminding residents to do their best to prepare, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to preparing an emergency kit that includes essential medic Hogan overturns Montgomery County closure of non-public schools 08/03/2020 04:43pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday that the closure of all schools, including private and parochial schools, in Montgomery County was "overly broad," and he has issued an order to stop it. The move comes after Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles announced last Friday an order fo Maryland hair salon takes business outdoors amid COVID-19 pandemic 08/03/2020 01:25pm • Kaitlyn Dice, with Bananas hair salon, serves a customer in College Park, Maryland. (WTOP/Melissa Howell) Businesses around the D.C. area are getting creative as they try to adjust to life during the COVID-19 pandemic. A salon in College Park, Maryland, has also made some changes and is servi Group: More cars on the road plus summer heat means poor air quality 08/03/2020 12:52pm • The summer's scorching temperatures combined with returning traffic on roadways across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, means the chances of poor air quality are on the rise. Though many drivers may be on the road less than before the COVID-19 pandemic, vehicle emissions are still one of the main con Why you should show your kids your household bills 08/03/2020 09:00am • Online resources for parents to educate children about finances are available for free from Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. (Getty Images/Cultura RF/Zero Creatives) It is never too early to start teaching children about money and finances, and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington s Parenting in a pandemic: What to consider before sending kids back to school, day care 08/03/2020 08:22am • This story is part of “Parenting in a Pandemic,” WTOP’s continuing coverage of how parents are dealing with child care, schooling and more through the coronavirus pandemic. For many parents grappling with how to keep their children safe during the coronavirus pandemic, a key decision has al Capitals road to the Stanley Cup starts today 08/03/2020 08:20am • Even though the Washington Capitals will not be playing at Capital One Area, their quest for home ice advantage begins Monday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Welcome to the 2020 version of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where because of the coronavirus pandemic, all games will be played in First to close and the last to open: DC concert venues say they can't continue without help from Congress 08/03/2020 06:27am • Unable to open anytime soon, local independent concert venues are looking to Congress for help. "We have zero revenue, enormous overhead and no view into the future," said Audrey Fix Schaefer, spokeswoman for the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, the Lincoln Theatre and Merriweather Post Pavilion. She sa Montgomery Co. Ride On bus service increases 40% on weekdays 08/03/2020 04:46am • Ride On bus service in Montgomery County, Maryland, has expanded in an effort to support residents and businesses reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to a news release, all Ride On and Ride On Extra routes will be in service and will see an increase of around 40% on weekdays. Th Wolf Trap presents drive-in movie series 08/03/2020 12:17am • Wolf Trap presents a summer drive-in movie series. (Wolf Trap) Wolf Trap is one of the most beloved summer entertainment venues in the D.C. region. During the pandemic, it's adapting from crowded concerts to socially-distanced events. "It is crazy, sad, frustrating year for all of us, MDOT releases documents on next steps of Capital Beltway/I-270 plan ahead of virtual hearings 08/02/2020 10:53pm • It's no surprise to local drivers that congestion on the Capital Beltway and I-270 in Maryland causes hours of slow travel each weekday. In fact, the I-495 and I-270 Managed Lanes Study, produced as part of the Maryland Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration's effort to f