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Virginia man found guilty in high-speed crash on GW Parkway that injured motorcyclist 10/26/2022 06:31pm • A federal grand jury has found an Alexandria, Virginia, man guilty of causing a crash while speeding on the George Washington Parkway that resulted in a motorcyclist losing a leg back in April. Menyelek M. Maynard, 26, was found guilty of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, reckless drivi DC crime dropped in recent months; top cop knows it doesn’t seem like it 10/26/2022 03:14pm • At the start of the year, crime spiked in the District. Through May 31, violent crime was up 17% compared with 2021. Murders were up 8%. Robberies were up 41%. D.C. leaders were bracing for things to get even worse at the start of the summer. More D.C. News More Local News Are digital payment apps hurting relationships with friends? 10/24/2022 09:32am • Lending money to friends or family doesn’t always turn out well, and a recent CreditCards.com survey found nearly three in five people who have lent some money or picked up the tab for dinner expecting to get paid back say something bad happened. Digital payment apps may be adding to it. The Commanders' two-game winning streak isn't pretty, but yes, it's real 10/23/2022 04:30pm •  The Commanders' two-game win streak isn't pretty — but it's real originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington LANDOVER, Md. -- The Commanders have captured two victories in a row. Or have the victories captured them? Either way, Washington presently owns a 3-4 record after Sunday's 23 DC man arrested in rape of woman in Virginia hotel room 10/19/2022 08:03pm • The man accused of raping a woman inside a Vienna, Virginia, hotel room earlier this month is now behind bars. Fairfax County police said tips from the public and the help of other police departments led to the arrest of Patrick Craig Locke, 30, of D.C., on Tuesday afternoon. “We're very hap How to avoid credit card skimmers stealing your info and money 10/19/2022 04:46pm • Over the past month, D.C. police have found skimming devices at point of sale card machines at 10 different locations in the city, many of them popping up at local convenience stores in Northwest and Northeast. Those skimmers can pull information and money from debit or credit cards when you swip Tips for first-time credit card users 10/19/2022 10:20am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. Credit cards can be a convenient way to make purchases and build your credit score. However, before setting out on a spending spree, there are many helpful tips that first-time credit card users should keep in mind to pu Millennial Money: When pinching pennies isn’t enough 10/18/2022 07:00am • Scaling back streaming subscriptions is solid savings advice for some. But what if the choice you’re faced with is not whether to pay for Netflix or Hulu, but whether to pay for food or electricity? Millions of Americans face food, housing and general financial insecurity every year, according Claressa Shields beats Savannah Marshall in historic fight to unify world titles 10/16/2022 07:59am • Claressa Shields became the undisputed world middleweight champion, defeating her bitter rival Savannah Marshall by unanimous decision at the O2 Arena in London. All three judges ruled in the American's favor, with scorecards of 96-94, 97-93, 97-93, as Shields' relentless pace overcame Marshall's Tesla investors try to look past Elon Musk's many, many distractions 10/16/2022 07:30am • Elon Musk now wants to buy Twitter after all. While that's good news for Twitter's long-suffering shareholders, Tesla investors hope he still has some time for them. They need a little help, too. Sure, Musk still has many fans on Wall Street and behind the wheel. But some are growing tired of how Virginia solar programs can help you earn credits on your utility bill 10/15/2022 03:27pm • Virginia residents can now subscribe to two new solar programs that can help them save on their utility bill. The State Corporation Commission said one of the programs is available for all of the commonwealth's Dominion Energy customers, while the other is only for those living in multifamily bui 'Harry Potter' stars share their memories of late actor Robbie Coltrane 10/14/2022 08:53pm • Robbie Coltrane, known best for his role as half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" franchise, died Friday at age 72. Fans all around the world are mourning the beloved actor, including his "Harry Potter" co-stars. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, shared a tribute on his webs DC's ballot drop boxes are now open through Election Day 10/14/2022 12:06pm • As the Election Day 2022 grows closer, more options are becoming available for voters across the D.C. region who are hoping to cast their ballot early. Ballot drop boxes opened in the District on Friday, and will be available until 8 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 8. "The drop boxes ar Blueprint board recommends timeline to implement comprehensive education plan 10/14/2022 10:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A board established to implement Maryland’s 10-year comprehensive education plan proposed a timeline for that on Thursday. Instead of From WTOP's Election Desk: Moore, Cox debate in Md. live; GOP candidates backtrack on abortion stances 10/14/2022 07:23am • Welcome back to WTOP’s election update. As the general election races heat up, WTOP's reporters will let you know about the latest developments every Friday. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Lively debate in Maryland governor's race It got heated as Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox met