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Poll: Marylanders solidly behind Hogan, but in no hurry for a Trump challenge 02/19/2019 04:50am • This article was written by WTOP���s news partners at��Maryland Matters��and republished with permission.��Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. Maryland residents continue to hold Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) in high regard, viewing him as capable, likable and honest Ahead of spring market, 5 tips for first-time homebuyers 02/19/2019 12:41am • WASHINGTON ��� Along with singing birds and longer, sunnier days, ���for sale��� signs posted in green lawns are a sure sign of spring. Now through summer is the busiest time of year in the real estate industry, and expert Corey Burr said it all has to do with the school calendar. ���Wheth Area traffic crashes and fatalities a 'serious public health issue' 02/16/2019 07:48am • WASHINGTON ��� Highway safety in the D.C. area is a "public health issue," according to a local leader frustrated by steady year-over-year increases in traffic crashes, and a recent 45.76 percent jump in drunken driving fatalities. "There's nothing really to cheer about with respect to highway sa Judge rules bus driver charged with striking 2 women in DC can drive again 02/15/2019 10:52am • WASHINGTON �����The driver of a bus that struck and killed two women visiting D.C. in December has been allowed to get behind the wheel again. At a status hearing Friday morning, a judge ruled Gerard James, 45, of Baltimore, can start driving his personal vehicle again. The judge granted his r Pros and Cons of Working From Home 02/10/2019 07:00pm • Working from home may sound like an ideal situation -- especially if you've never done it before. What could be better than simply rolling out of bed and arriving at your home office in moments, without the hassles of first making yourself presentable and then commuting to a workplace with a boss a Study: Hands-free cellphone conversations don't boost crash risk for drivers 02/08/2019 09:15pm • WASHINGTON ��� The mere act of having a normal conversation does not increase risk of crashes for drivers using hands-free devices, a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study finds. The study examined so-called "cognitive distractions," such as talking on a hands-free cellphone or dialing a h Pressure builds on Va. governor to resign over racist yearbook photo 02/04/2019 03:22pm • WASHINGTON ��� Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is facing increased criticism over the emergence last week of a racist photo on his medical school yearbook page. A top administration official for Northam told The Associated Press that the governor is meeting with staff to discuss whether it���s viable Va. Democrats start week with new calls for governor to step down 02/04/2019 12:02am • WASHINGTON ��� Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's fellow Democrats, including friends and allies, are keeping up the pressure on the governor to resign over the controversy sparked by racial images on his medical school yearbook page and his revelation that he used black face in a 1984 dance contest. 8 Ways to Stay Safe Around Stock Market Bears 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Beware of the sleeping (market) bear.Seeing a wild bear can be a special treat for national park visitors, according to the National Park Service's website. While investors probably wouldn't categorize a stock market bear as "a special treat" -- although buyers may think so -- they can learn a lot a So long and farewell: WTOP says goodbye to longtime DC home 02/02/2019 11:12pm • 3400 IDAHO AVE. NW ��� A newsroom is unlike anything in the modern working world. There aren't many two-hour meetings, for example, or mandatory webinars. There aren't many "team-building" functions either. Nor should there be: Camaraderie is inherent in a good newsroom. The result is a tenacious When to Take a Mental Health Break 01/29/2019 07:00pm • It's no secret that people shy away from taking time off to address mental health needs or concerns. Whether you're suffering from an illness or feeling overworked or overwhelmed, sometimes you just need a break. With statistics showing that 1 in 4 adults has a diagnosable mental health disorder, f 'More than OK': See Super Bowl LIII commercials 01/29/2019 05:08pm • WASHINGTON ��� Considering Super Bowl Sunday is a time for football and friends, many eyes won't necessarily be glued to the TV during the now-famous string of commercials because of the inevitable beverage run and various distractions. So in recent years, it hasn't been uncommon for advertisers Use Coaching Skills to Improve Office Management 01/27/2019 07:00pm • It's common for workers to harbor reservations about taking on management roles because they don't want to deal with "people issues." After all, it can be intimidating and unpleasant to manage conflict, lead disgruntled employees and provide tough feedback. However, if you develop certain coaching s These Are The Countries That Hurt Technology Cooperation and Innovation 01/27/2019 07:00pm • Innovation relies on a series of principles and international cooperation, say experts, yet not all countries contribute equally to the advancement of technology. Many nations, including advanced economies, may bend the rules and pass laws and policies that favor their own businesses but in turn hur Hands off: Distracted driving risk changing 01/25/2019 08:31am • WASHINGTON ��� A new study on distracted driving concludes the source of distraction has morphed dramatically in recent years. "We've seen a big increase in the percentage of drivers manipulating cellphones behind the wheel," said Russ Rader, of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, "to tex