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Road and Rail: Stops planned for I-66 and I-495 for Transformation work; Metro shutdowns 01/26/2023 03:00pm • The weather forecast for this weekend will be perfect for any ongoing and planned construction. This means all is a go for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway and 495 Next Projects. In the District, work is planned for the Interstate 295/South Capitol Street Corridor project and more. Metrorail Auto thefts, carjackings in major U.S. cities spike, new report finds 01/26/2023 05:01am • Motor vehicle thefts across 30 major cities have increased by 59% from 2019 to 2022, spiking amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis of crime trends released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ). The data also showed motor vehicle theft more than doubled Report: What led to 'confusion' during response at Montgomery Co. high school shooting 01/25/2023 11:04pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools admitted that there was a breakdown in communication during the response to a shooting inside Magruder High School last year. The admission comes in a newly released addendum to its after-action report, which came after additional interviews with school DC Sports Huddle: Hoyas win, Wizards confound and the Commanders’ QB question — Brady or Rodgers? 01/25/2023 05:47pm • Georgetown finally snapped its Big East record streak of 29 consecutive conference losses but now what should be the expectations for the Hoyas? Associated Press sports writer Stephen Whyno joins the WTOP Sports team to answer that question, break down the Wizards’ plan following the trade of Don't underestimate the Commanders' loss of Chris Harris 01/25/2023 02:40pm • Don't underestimate the Commanders' loss of their DBs coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   The Commanders remain in search of their next offensive coordinator, but due to some recent news, it appears that the club will soon have another role to fill on its staff on top Battered by spike in fuel costs, commuter bus operator and diesel provider face possible MTA lawsuits 01/25/2023 01:07pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Ron Dillon Jr.’s family has been in the chartered bus business for more than 100 years. His company, Atlantic Coast Charters, provides ser Suspect in Alexandria shooting mistakenly released from jail 01/24/2023 10:54am • A man arrested in connection with a shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, was mistakenly released from a Maryland jail on Friday. Brian Wordell Morris Jr., 27, was taken into custody Friday by the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and Alexandria police — but was mistakenly released from a jail in Wizards trade Rui Hachimura to Lakers, acquire Kendrick Nunn 01/23/2023 06:30pm • Wizards trade Hachimura to Lakers, acquire Nunn originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   WASHINGTON -- Rui Hachimura was excused from Monday's Wizards practice for personal reasons and now we know why. The former ninth-overall pick has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in ex Where the Commanders' offensive coordinator job ranks among NFL's other openings 01/23/2023 01:41pm • Where Commanders' coordinator job ranks among other openings originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Commanders are one of 13 NFL teams that'll ultimately feature a new offensive coordinator in 2023 after you combine the operations that currently have an opening at the position or that Here's what will happen to the economy as the debt ceiling drama deepens 01/22/2023 08:54am • After the United States hit its debt ceiling on Thursday, the Treasury Department is now undertaking "extraordinary measures" to keep paying the government's bills. A default could be catastrophic, causing "irreparable harm to the US economy, the livelihoods of all Americans and global financial Preparing for the next pandemic, DC hospital opens biocontainment unit 01/20/2023 11:00am • Using lessons learned from COVID-19, MedStar Washington Hospital Center opened a unique facility designed to stop diseases from spreading. It is a 15-bed unit with advanced filtration that can stop infectious particles from moving into the hallway, or to other parts of the hospital. Mo 'Has to stop': Montgomery Co. leaders urge vigilance after student overdose 01/20/2023 12:11am • The superintendent, police chief and other leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland, urged the community to be vigilant and highlighted available resources Thursday in response to a rise in youth opioid overdoses. At a news conference, police Chief Marcus Jones said a Montgomery County Public Schoo DeMatha great Mike Brey stepping down at Notre Dame 01/19/2023 07:51pm • Mike Brey needed only one season to turn Notre Dame from a forgotten program into an NCAA Tournament team. He spent the next 22 seasons chasing the school’s second Final Four appearance, and this season will be his last chance. On Thursday, Notre Dame announced Brey would be stepping down at Your nest egg in 2023: How to fortify and secure it 01/19/2023 04:16am • As you get ready to prepare your taxes, you might be thinking about saving for a rainy day or retirement. A financial expert has some advice on how to fortify your nest egg this year. Greg McBride is the chief financial analyst at Bankrate, a financial services company. He said that last year, th DC explores idea to photograph and fine excessively noisy vehicles 01/18/2023 08:02pm • Hope may be on the horizon for D.C. residents exasperated with the sound of loud vehicles disrupting their lives round-the-clock: One lawmaker has a plan to find and fine the offenders. In proposing legislation for consideration by the D.C. Council, Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto noted that t