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First bald eagle egg hatches at the National Arboretum 03/25/2022 01:10pm • Right on time, one of the two eggs in the Bald Eagle nest at D.C.'s National Arboretum began the hatching process. Dan Rauch, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist with the District Department of Energy and the Environment, told WTOP that the hatch "is right on schedule," explaining that incubation la $200M federal loan to help finish new Nice Bridge over Potomac 03/25/2022 12:16pm • Maryland will get a $200 million federal loan to help finish the replacement of the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge that connects Southern Maryland with the Northern Neck of Virginia. Funding was in "significant jeopardy" less than six months ago, but the Oil spill concerns emerge as ship remains stuck in Chesapeake Bay 03/25/2022 09:53am • As a 1,095-foot cargo ship remained stranded in the Chesapeake Bay Friday, environmental experts raised concerns about a potential oil spill as crews worked to free the ship from the mud that it's stuck in. "It's so far aground that about 20 feet of the ship is buried in mud," said Doug Myers, a Late-night rail fares, monthly passes to get cheaper for Metro riders 03/25/2022 05:55am • Some of Metro’s sidelined railcars might finally go back in service this summer, along with cheaper rail fares for late-night riders, under a new budget. Starting in July, late night Metrorail fares — for trips trip after 9:30 p.m. — will be $2 and unlimited monthly passes will get cheaper Weekend Road and Rail: Event closures in DC, Metro increase for cherry blossoms 03/25/2022 05:23am • Expect a weekend of activity tied to the ever-changing Transform 66 Project in Virginia, the Purple Line in Maryland, and events, including a half-marathon, in D.C. Here’s what you need to know. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM. Current traffic condit Hogan calls on Maryland legislature to pass crime bill 03/24/2022 03:48pm • Calling violent crime in Baltimore “the most important issue facing the city, and the number one concern of Marylanders,” Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday again called on the Maryland General Assembly to pass his crime bill. While the governor listed several anti-crime measures his administration New report highlights increased need for mental health services in Northern Virginia 03/24/2022 03:16pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Community Foundation for Northern Virginia report shows hundreds of thousands in the area struggle to get mental health care. Teresa As Commanders football steadies on the field, its business operations stumble 03/23/2022 10:00am • As Commanders steady on field, business operations stumble originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Commanders lost a major partner last week when global beer company Anheuser-Busch InBev decided to pull out of its sponsorship deal.That contract was worth at least $4 million annual Reston CEO works to help bring better emergency alerts to countries around the world 03/23/2022 05:40am • Alert-Hub CEO Eliot Christian is interviewed by a local TV station in 2017 in the South Pacific island country of Nauru. (Courtesy Eliot Christian) It's a small company with a huge goal: bringing automated emergency alerts to the developing world. Eliot Christian, who lives in Reston, Virgini Portrait of a presidential scandal: Smithsonian exhibits art inspired by Watergate 50 years later 03/23/2022 05:21am • The Watergate break-in and President Richard Nixon’s eventual resignation inspired a deluge of hearings, headlines and history books. Artists had a field day with it as well. Now, on the 50th anniversary of one of America’s most enduring political scandals, the Smithsonian’s National Portra Virginia superintendent reviewing allegations against Loudoun Co. schools superintendent 03/22/2022 10:33pm • The head of Loudoun County schools said he has not been contacted by the Virginia superintendent of public instruction over allegations that he misled the public on issues of school safety. Loudoun Superintendent Scott Ziegler's statement comes after the group Fight For Schools said that state Su No compromise yet in confusion over renaming Virginia Route 7 in Purcellville 03/22/2022 10:00pm • The town of Purcellville asked Virginia for and was granted permission to change the name of a short stretch of Virginia Route 7 to Billy Pierce Memorial Pike, honoring a famous local dancer turned choreographer. But the Loudoun County fire chief expressed concerns that the change might cause confus Rock 'n' Roll half marathon returns Saturday; expect road closures 03/22/2022 08:19am • The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series returns to D.C. for an encore performance Saturday, meaning District residents and visitors should plan ahead for road closures. The half marathon and 5K races — which feature live bands stationed along both routes to entertain runners — will cause significant On ‘Crossover Day,’ Md. lawmakers address pandemic challenges — and more 03/22/2022 06:11am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. “Crossover Day” in the General Assembly — the day bills have to get through one chamber of the legislature to guarantee consideratio ‘Academic booster shot’: Fairfax Co. schools to launch virtual tutoring after spring break 03/22/2022 05:09am • Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia's largest school district, plans to offer free online tutoring sessions to all students as part of its efforts to help students overcome what it's calling "unfinished learning." Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand said unlimited tuto