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Heat-related illness bill honoring late Md. university football player introduced in Congress 06/22/2023 07:13am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Two Maryland lawmakers have introduced a federal bill that would require colleges and universities to create emergency plans for when a stud Capital Bank relocates to cultural hub of Washington D.C. on 14th Street 06/21/2023 04:36pm • This content is sponsored by Capital Bank. Capital Bank, a cornerstone of business growth in the Washington, D.C. metro region, has extended its roots deeper into the heart of the city by relocating their DC branch to bustling 14th Street. Known for its commitment to the communities it serves, th 1 year after Supreme Court's abortion ruling, what's different in Maryland? 06/21/2023 02:52pm • On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal laws protecting abortion, ending decades of access a month after a leaked draft ruling, published in Politico, foretold what was coming. “It was awful. It was heartbreaking. I was crushed….it was like a punch to the gut,” said Sen DC bars allowed to stay open 24 hours for Women's World Cup 06/21/2023 08:55am • D.C. bars will be allowed to stay open for 24 hours for a month this summer to accommodate the Women's World Cup, thanks to an emergency bill passed by the D.C. Council. The 2023 Women's World Cup Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 was proposed by Council member Kenyan McDuffie earlier this month an Emergency plans for pet owners: what you need to know 06/20/2023 09:51pm • June is Pet Preparedness Month, and animal advocates and first responders say it's important to make sure your pet is included in your plans. Whether it's an evacuation or a personal emergency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has a website with a checklist of things to consider, includin Wants vs. needs in your budget — how to tell the difference 06/20/2023 08:00pm • When you're building a budget, one of the first pieces of advice experts will give is to divide your expenses into your "wants" and "needs" and base your spending on certain percentages of each. But how do you distinguish between the two? For some expenses -- like rent or a mortgage payment -- it 14-year-old in Southeast dies of multiple gunshot wounds 06/17/2023 09:57pm • A 14-year-old has died after being shot multiple times early Saturday morning in Southeast, D.C. police say. The teen was identified by police as Stephon Shreeves, of Southeast. Officers were responding to the report of a shooting at the 2600 block of Sheridan Road, Southeast at 12:50 a.m. whe Juneteenth: What's open, what's closed in DC, Md., Va. 06/16/2023 03:08pm • Here's what's open and what's closed in the D.C. area Monday in honor of Juneteenth. In 2021, Congress approved a bill to make June 19 — Juneteenth — the 12th federal holiday. Most local governments in the D.C. area also observe Juneteenth. The day marks a celebration of a significant mome Blackstone completes $4.6B acquisition of Tysons-based Cvent 06/16/2023 08:54am • New York investment firm Blackstone has completed its previously announced acquisition of Tysons-based events planning software as a service company Cvent, giving it control of a company with 22,000 customers and 4,800 employees worldwide. The acquisition also includes a wholly-owned subsidiary o Juneteenth 2023: Your guide to celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia 06/16/2023 05:09am • On June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. And although the holiday isn’t until Monday, celebrations are already underway nationwide. In 1865, a Union general arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans that they were free and that the Civil War had ended. This What if a major collapse of an important road happened in the DMV? 06/15/2023 09:35pm • The collapse of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia has left the city rushing to repair a major stretch of the heavily traveled interstate at a rapid pace. While the D.C. region is far removed from the impacts of that road collapse, one thing is for sure: it's not out of the realm of possibility that a si What is soft saving and do you need to be doing it? 06/15/2023 08:00pm • Are you seeing trending social media posts labeled "#softsaving" and wondering what it's all about? "The growing popularity of the soft living/soft saving trend among younger millennials and Gen Zers reflects a shift in mindset toward a more balanced approach to personal finance," Rikin Shah, co- Water's earthy taste, changed smell won't hurt you, Md. provider says 06/14/2023 07:54am • Algae in the Potomac River is making water taste and smell different for some Maryland residents -- but the water company says it's temporary and harmless. Residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties who get their water from the Potomac River may notice an earthy taste, according to a Bus-ted! DC drivers to soon face fines for using bus lanes 06/13/2023 11:24pm • This Metrobus in D.C. is one of 140 that are equipped with cameras that will catch motorists, who block bus lanes and zones in the city. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) Blocking the bus lane while waiting for someone or quickly popping in to grab a mobile order will soon be a costly mistake in D.C. The D Exploring the economic impact of sportbetting in the US 06/13/2023 09:54am • This content is provided by Bazoom. The subject of how legalized sports betting would affect the economy of the United States is complicated and multi-faceted. Over the past few years, the number of states that have passed legislation to legalize sports betting and the number of people who partic