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Founder of LGBTQ nonprofit Casa Ruby in DC charged with fraud, money laundering 03/06/2024 05:25pm • The founder of a D.C. organization that provided services to the LGBTQ+ community, who prosecutors say fled to El Salvador after she was accused of fraud, has been arrested after "unexpectedly returning" to the U.S. Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado appeared in U.S. District Court Wednesday to face c Oscar Series: 'Do the Right Thing' to 'Saving Private Ryan,' 10 times the Academy got it wrong 03/06/2024 04:03am • It���s Oscar week! Every day this week, WTOP examines a different aspect of Oscar history and this year���s race. On Monday, we asked whether "Oppenheimer" marks the Return of the Blockbuster Best Picture. On Tuesday, we tallied the stats of the winningest movies to compile the Oscar Mount 'Pedestrians don't win in crashes': Prince William Co. police hope to quell deadly crashes 03/05/2024 02:35pm • Three deadly crashes involving pedestrians in the first two months of 2024 have prompted Prince William County, Virginia, police to remind walkers and drivers to more safely coexist. "Pedestrians don't win in crashes," said Lt. Jonathan Perok, with Prince William County police. In January and 'We don't need your vote': Trump's rally in Richmond concludes ahead of Super Tuesday without Gov. Youngkin 03/02/2024 11:59pm • The leading Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, finished his speech in Richmond, Virginia, Saturday night to rally voters ahead of the state's primary election on Tuesday. Virginia's top Republican leader, however, was not in attendance. Here's what we know about the How magic mushrooms might help you be more productive at work 03/02/2024 01:03pm • You might only think of Grateful Dead and tie-dye when you think of magic mushrooms, but a former finance executive is advocating that they can be used effectively in your professional life. Peggy Van De Plassche worked for years in financial services, banking and as a venture capitalist. When th 10 unexpected signs that you're stressed 02/26/2024 09:50am • Is your body trying to tell you something? Are you losing hair? Gaining weight? Getting less sleep? There's a chance that the culprit behind these seemingly unrelated symptoms can be traced back to one thing: stress. The body's fight-or-flight system releases stress hormones, including adrenal Montgomery Co. interim schools chief appointed but questions linger following superintendent shake-up 02/06/2024 04:47pm • The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously appointed an interim superintendent to replace Monifa McKnight, who parted ways with Maryland's largest school system Friday following scrutiny��into the school system's handling of bullying and harassment allegations. The board appointed Moniq Monifa McKnight, Montgomery Co. Public Schools part ways 02/02/2024 05:04pm • Montgomery County Public Schools and Superintendent Monifa McKnight have parted ways. The Board of Education held a closed-door meeting Friday afternoon. Last week, McKnight said in a statement that Board of Education members indicated they wanted her to "step away" from her job as superin Maryland Gov. Moore on how football can unite those on opposing sides 01/26/2024 06:21pm • Sunday is the first time that Baltimore has hosted an AFC Championship game since 1970 when the city's team was known as Colts. Fans are supercharged and Baltimore and the surrounding neighborhoods are lighting up buildings in purple to show Ravens pride. One of these fans is none other than M Review: 'Maltese Falcon' Detective Sam Spade comes out of retirement in 'Monsieur Spade' on AMC 01/26/2024 02:08pm • In 1941, Humphrey Bogart played Detective Sam Spade in John Huston's film noir masterpiece "The Maltese Falcon," ranked by the American Film Institute as the No. 6 mystery film of all time. Now, Clive Owen dons the fedora in the new six-episode miniseries "Monsieur Spade," a neo noir co-productio Howard University plans to close gap on number of Black pharmacists in US 01/21/2024 04:38am • Howard University is taking on the task of increasing the number of Black pharmacists at drug stores nationwide. The university believes more African American pharmacists could lead to a drop in life-threatening illnesses among Black patients, according to Dr. Tamara McCants, a clinical assistant Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory in older adults: Study 01/19/2024 04:47pm • (NEW YORK) -- Taking a daily multivitamin supplement may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in aging adults, according to a new study. The results could have major implications for the millions of Americans who are suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The study, published Th Nearly 200 traffic tickets issued in one-day enforcement effort on Eastern Ave. in DC, Md. 01/02/2024 11:00pm • Police from three jurisdictions issued 194 traffic citations in a single day as they focused on the shared border of Eastern Avenue, a road that connects D.C., Prince George's County, Maryland, and the city of Mount Rainier. According to a press release, D.C. police said the effort was initiated DC-area officers finish New Year weekend with increased police presence 01/01/2024 03:20am • Maryland, Virginia and District police agencies have spent New Year's Eve ��� a night of drinks and celebration ��� responding to several incidents across the region. WTOP's Traffic Center and producer's desk reached out to several agencies about their plans to increase patrols over the holiday w Movie Review: 'The Color Purple' is a stirring big-screen musical powered by its spectacular cast 12/21/2023 02:40pm • Exuberant performances from a cast led by Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks breathe life into Blitz Bazawule���s stirring ���The Color Purple,��� adapted from the Tony-winning Broadway production. Alice Walker ���s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel, which Steven Spielberg tur