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'A miracle': Lost dog found after 11 days in Shenandoah National Park 07/22/2019 06:05pm • (Credit: Kelly McDuffie via Facebook) Hikers at Shenandoah National Park had a surprise last week when they came across a dog in need of help. Max, the golden retriever, went missing at the national park on July 4 and was found 11 days later by hikers who happened to be in the right place at Hiker identified after heat-related death at Great Falls 07/22/2019 01:00pm • A hiker who was attempting a popular trail in the area of Great Falls, Maryland, suffered a medical emergency, likely brought on by heat, and died Saturday afternoon. U.S. Park Police identified the hiker as Rachel Parkerson, 32, of Severn, Maryland. She was unconscious and suffering from a medic 2019 sales tax holidays: What you can buy and where in Va., Md. 07/22/2019 08:02am • It's hard to think of going back to school while in the throes of summer fun; but with sales tax holidays in Maryland and Virginia coming up in August, summer is the best time to stock up on school supplies and outfits. And it's not just for school children, there are some deals for adults, too. The cheapest ways to travel: 15 tips to save money on your next vacation 07/22/2019 01:00am • If your primary travel goal is checking destinations off a bucket list, you're likely going to need to know how to stretch your funds. This list of travel tips aims to help you see the world without wrecking your finances, covering everything from scoring free trips to paying less for common travel Severe thunderstorms hit DC area as heat wave continues 07/20/2019 10:15pm • The D.C. area will continue to sizzle through the weekend as temperatures barrel toward 100 degrees. After another scorching hot day, severe thunderstorms are rolling through the listening area on Saturday night. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings There are currently no severe thunderstorm w Need to cool off? Some DC pools, splash parks extend operating hours 07/20/2019 03:53pm • With a sizzling couple days ahead — it will feel as if it's over 110 degrees during the peak of the heat both Saturday and Sunday — the District's department of parks and recreation extended the hours for a number of outdoor pools and splash parks through Monday, July 22. All of the venues li DC area bakes under excessive heat warning; 'even hotter' Saturday 07/20/2019 03:19am • It looks like the D.C. area won't make it to 100 degrees Friday, but the hot, humid weather is continuing to hang over the region, and the hottest weather is still coming. An excessive heat warning returns Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. An excessive heat watch is in effect Sunday. The region is Human bones found, ending search that led to dog's injury 07/19/2019 07:13pm • A search that left a D.C. Fire and EMS cadaver dog seriously injured earlier this week has ended with the discovery of three human bones in the Arlington, Virginia, area. The three bones, which included a skull, were scattered in a creek bed over an area about 200 square yards. "Bones do show Going to Apollo 11 events? National Mall crowd urged to 'not underestimate the heat' 07/19/2019 05:05pm • After a fiery Friday and an expected sizzling Saturday, D.C. is reminding residents and visitors heading to the National Mall for the festival marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing to be prepared. "People should not underestimate the heat," said Christopher Rodriguez, direct After flooding, Fairfax Co. declares local emergency; other jurisdictions still adding up damage 07/19/2019 11:50am • Fairfax County, Virginia, became the latest jurisdiction in the area to declare a local emergency following the flash flooding last week that damaged homes, businesses and roads. The county Board of Supervisors voted for the declaration this week, which is required in Virginia for local governmen The 'Cats' trailer is here and it's horrifying the internet 07/19/2019 06:11am • Expect to hear the haunting refrain of "Memory," as performed by Jennifer Hudson, approximately 80 times in the office today: There's a good chance your coworkers are all watching the "Cats" trailer, and there's a very good chance they're all horrified by it. The trailer dropped Thursday for Today in History: July 19 07/19/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, July 19, the 200th day of 2019. There are 165 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 19, 1969, Apollo 11 and its astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins, went into orbit around the moon. On this date: In 1553, King Henry Maryland education dept. faulted for failing to adequately protect student, teacher info 07/18/2019 02:05pm • An audit of Maryland's education department is faulting the agency for failing to protect what should be confidential student and teacher information stored in databases that should also be confidential. The database includes names and Social Security numbers for more than 1.4 million students an Today in History: July 18 07/18/2019 12:00am • Today is Thursday, July 18, the 199th day of 2019. There are 166 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 18, 1969, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., left a party on Chappaquiddick (chap-uh-KWIH'-dihk) Island near Martha's Vineyard with Mary Jo Kopechne (koh-PEHK'-nee), 28; Storms batter DC area amid heat advisory 07/17/2019 11:59pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '8a07b9ce-ed10-4485-b12c-cee4c161088b' }).render("49615365e0e1d00");}); Storms with heavy rain and gusty winds tha