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'You just can't argue with the math' -- DC mayor makes push for police hiring 04/04/2022 02:22pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a news conference April 4, 2022. (WTOP/John Domen) D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a $30 million budget proposal to eventually hire 4,000 police officers for the District is necessary to improve 911 response times and increase the presence of officers in neighbor Capitals Playoff Picture: Looking at a potential matchup with the New York Rangers 04/02/2022 08:00am • Looking ahead to a potential Caps-Rangers playoff series originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   We have reached the home stretch of the NHL season. It's time to look ahead to see who the Capitals could play in the first round of the playoffs. With a few days in between games, Retired QB Alex Smith says off-field ‘drama’ in Washington affects team's play 03/30/2022 11:26pm • Alex Smith says off-field ‘drama’ in Washington affects team's play originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   Alex Smith is speaking from experience when he tells Carson Wentz that the Washington Commanders’ off-field issues take their toll on the football team’s success. Trucker convoy back on the road Tuesday 03/15/2022 03:00pm • A day after making a mess of traffic for drivers heading into D.C., the so-called "People's Convoy" was at it again Tuesday. WTOP Traffic Reporter Reada Kessler said they split into groups, at least three, and that I-295 and D.C. 295 were the most affected initially. After encountering blocked Anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns might spark feelings of anxiety 03/10/2022 02:51pm • This month's two-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic turning lives upside down might not be a big deal for some, but for those affected by it, a D.C.-area therapist has tips to cope. "The anniversary effect, it's a unique set of unsettling feelings, thoughts or memories that occur on the Russell Wilson, reality and the Commanders painful QB search 03/09/2022 08:18am • Russell Wilson, reality and the Commanders painful QB search originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonTuesday ranked as a rough day for the Washington Commanders, and from an on-field perspective, probably the worst day for the franchise under the new moniker.For the second straight season, a dif NFL free agents 2022: Ranking the top 25 players available 03/07/2022 12:00pm • NFL free agents 2022: Ranking the top 25 players available originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe 2022 NFL free agent class is loaded … depending on what you’re looking for.Some of the league’s best wide receivers, edge rushers and cornerbacks are seeking new contracts. B DC United's KingCJ0 hopes to set the standards for future Black gamers 03/01/2022 05:06am • After a day of attending college classes and studying for his finance degree, Mohamed Alioune Diop returns to his apartment to begin his training session. Armed with video of his last game, the 21-year old reviews all the plays, discusses new strategies with his coaches and heads to practice to prep In-person Marine Corps Marathon is back on, but sign up quickly 02/17/2022 03:54pm • After two years of runners finding their own courses and submitting virtual times, an in-person Marine Corps Marathon may finally happen in 2022. And if you want to try to join the 26.2-mile people’s race, you might want to register as quickly as you plan to run. General registration opened Wedne Review: Liam Neeson action flick 'Blacklight' should have remained on deep background 02/11/2022 02:41am • Liam Neeson is capable of greatness, most notably his iconic performance as the title hero in "Schindler's List" (1993), as well as mainstream appeal in holiday romantic comedies like "Love Actually" (2003) and nail-biting action revenge flicks like "Taken" (2008). Lately, he's pushed all his In longshot move, Del. Cox seeks to impeach Gov. Hogan 02/10/2022 01:18pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Del. Daniel L. Cox (R-Frederick), the GOP candidate for governor who is running with the support of former President Trump, is seeking to im A Maryland man's Super Bowl memories include playing cymbals on a symbolic stage 02/10/2022 04:17am • This report is part of WTOP's coverage of Black History Month. Read more stories on WTOP.com. Have you ever dreamed of being at the Super Bowl? Even better, how about playing on that Sunday? What seems like a ridiculous dream was a reality for 74-year old Freddie Colston of Forest Hills, Maryland Md. appeals court: Judge erred in tossing negligence lawsuit involving woman who slipped in grocery store 02/04/2022 01:40pm • Anyone who has ever gone shopping knows it's easy to be distracted — and that sometimes leads to bumping into something, or someone — or worse. Maryland's Court of Special Appeals has weighed in on one such shopping accident. In September 2016, Jacqueline Cador of Hyattsville, Maryland, h Maryland School for the Deaf football hopes to tackle the Oscars in 'Audible' on Netflix 02/04/2022 07:41am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXrLX0zDE2E You can call audibles at the line of scrimmage, but the snap count isn't always audible. That's the theme tackled in the new Oscar-shortlisted documentary "Audible" now on Netflix, chronicling football at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Fred Residents want stiffer penalties for speeding on Md. 210, area's deadliest road 02/01/2022 02:11pm • Maryland Route 210 has a well-earned reputation for being the deadliest road in the D.C. area. (WTOP/John Domen) Maryland Route 210 has a well-earned reputation for being the deadliest road in the D.C. area. The 13-mile stretch of highway -- mostly straight, occasionally congested and perenniall