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Washington Gas celebrates their 175th birthday 07/07/2023 01:17pm • This content is provided by Washington Gas. We’ve been waiting all year—actually, 175 of them—to observe our quartoseptcentennial anniversary on July 8. This jawbreaker word represents a milestone birthday for our Washington Gas family, and we can’t wait to celebrate our past, present and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield builds bridges by investing in healthcare innovators 07/07/2023 08:05am • This content is sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Providing affordable, accessible, equitable and quality healthcare is what CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) strives to do every day, but the company goes a step further by building bridges and investing in other businesses Northeast DC residents remain concerned despite improving crime trends in one neighborhood 07/06/2023 09:45pm • Homicides, assaults and the number of crimes with dangerous weapons are down in the neighborhood near Phelps A.C.E. High School in Northeast D.C., police said Thursday, but city officials said residents are still concerned about recent acts of violence across the city. Mayor Muriel Bowser and com DC Council member pushes for independent review of harassment allegations against former deputy mayor 07/06/2023 05:34pm • D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau introduced emergency legislation Thursday to further review sexual harassment allegations made against Mayor Muriel Bowser’s former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development. Nadeau's Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Emergenc ACLU files suit against DC, citing 'unequal' police response to mental health crises 07/06/2023 04:58pm • Bread for the City has filed suit against the D.C. government for the city's practice of sending law enforcement officers to answer mental health crises — a policy the nonprofit said discriminates against residents with disabilities. The American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing Bre Review: 'Silo' is one of the best sci-fi TV series in years 07/06/2023 11:47am • All last week, I counted down my Top 10 New TV Series of 2023, but wouldn't you know it? As soon as I pressed "publish" on that article, I binged another 10-episode series that might have actually topped the damn list — if I had only seen it in time! "Silo" on Apple TV+ is easily one of the Rate limit exceeded: Local officials find ways to inform public following Twitter usage cap 07/05/2023 10:09pm • The unexpected placement of limits on how many tweets a Twitter user can read in a day caught many off guard last week, including D.C.-area public agencies that rely on the social media site to communicate with those they serve. Twitter owner Elon Musk has limited the number of tweets that users Montgomery Co. reports uptick in students arrested on school grounds 07/05/2023 02:16pm • At least thirteen students were arrested on the grounds of Montgomery County Public Schools in the most recent school year — up from three during the academic year prior. The data was shared by school officials in a presentation on student well-being and safety during a June 27 Board of Educati Hazardous air quality across eastern portions of D.C., Maryland after local Fourth of July fireworks 07/04/2023 11:59pm • A dark sky lit up as fireworks brightened skies around the D.C. region making way for hazardous smog across the region. Here's what you need to know about the Fourth of July forecast. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM. Current traffic conditions Weather Breaking down the Blueprint: The challenges school districts face in meeting students’ behavioral health needs 07/04/2023 08:27pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Lori Morrow says for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan to work effectively, schools must ensure students receive Car Review: Chevy's 2023 Silverado 1500 gets an improved interior and power boost for diesel 07/03/2023 04:10am • Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss adds more off-road hardware and an improved diesel engine for better mpg. (WTOP/Mike Parris) Pickups are huge for manufacturers as the three top-selling vehicles in America are full-size trucks. So, when you redesign one of those bestselling vehicles, you have to get i 'Keep a watchful eye': DC's efforts to keep visitors safe during Fourth of July 06/30/2023 06:14pm • If you're planning to check out D.C.'s variety of Fourth of July festivities, expect to see more police and public safety officials around town. "Mayor Bowser is activating Public Safety Go Teams on July 3 and 4," said Lindsey Appiah, D.C.'s deputy mayor for public safety and justice. Go Teams Emergency call issue resolved after some Md. counties report glitch affecting Verizon Wireless customers 06/30/2023 01:50pm • Difficulties faced by Verizon Wireless customers placing emergency calls have been resolved, according to Maryland officials. Earlier Friday morning, officials in Montgomery, Prince Georges and Charles counties all confirmed a regional Verizon issue causing a disruption of 911 services. Howeve Drones, guns and Botox: A rundown of new Va. laws taking effect July 1 06/30/2023 01:14pm • New Virginia laws, set to take effect Saturday, July 1, seek to improve safety, privacy and quality of life in the Commonwealth. Here is a rundown of some key changes. Safety and privacy addressed  Peeping or spying by drone will be against the law, in Virginia, as of July 1. HB1583 prohibits Fourth of July 2023: What's open and what's closed in the DC area 06/30/2023 06:10am • There's no better way to "party in the USA" than to celebrate Independence Day in the nation's capital. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed across the D.C. area Tuesday, in observance of the Fourth of July. Public transit Both Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday holiday s