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Viewers take advantage of virtual views of DC's iconic cherry blossoms 03/29/2021 09:28pm • For many people heeding the advice of the National Park Service and others not to see D.C.’s iconic cherry trees in peak bloom in person again this year, they’re turning to virtual options. Among the cameras capturing the blooms in all their splendor are those being operated by the Trust for March Madness 2021: 5 upset picks to make during opening weekend 03/15/2021 12:20am • Five NCAA Tournament upset picks to make during opening weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFirst and Second Round upsets are what make March Madness so great.Seeing some team that no one expected to win knock off a Power 5 team is why everyone loves this time of year. In some ways, Hogan names ex-CDC head as adviser, announces nearly 50k doses of J&J vaccine 03/02/2021 03:14pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday named Dr. Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as a senior adviser for public health. At a news conference, Hogan said the Maryland native would advise him on all aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, Can your boss require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Short answer: Yes 02/19/2021 03:45pm • As more people in the D.C. region get vaccinated against COVID-19, many businesses are faced with a tricky question: Can they require their employees to get shots? On the one hand, widespread vaccination is seen by public health experts as the fastest way to return life to some semblance of norma 'Oh my gosh, are you that snowboarder?' Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim goes to Princeton 02/18/2021 05:41am • The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new friends. It's even trickier when you're an Olympic gold medal medalist. For snowboarder Chloe Kim, it made starting life at Pr Everything you need to know about Super Bowl LV 02/07/2021 04:12am • Fluff up your favorite recliner and get ready to drown the piercing shriek of reality in a warm bowl of nacho cheese: It's Super Bowl time again! Yes, you cannot get rid of the Super Bowl. It's scientifically impossible. When the world as we know it is reduced to ashes, all 12 tax deductions that have disappeared 01/12/2021 05:00am • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to the tax code and were a mixed bag for some households. While the standard deduction nearly doubled and the child tax credit increased, many other deductions and credits were eliminated. Not much will be changing for the 2020 tax year though. Tips to make sure your holiday gift return process goes smoothly 12/27/2020 10:09pm • In the best of times, no one likes standing in line in order to return an item at a store like Target or Walmart. But in a pandemic, most people are looking to limit their time spent around other people. That being said, if you happened to get a holiday gift recently that you don't love, it would Just in time for the holidays: Your book recommendations 12/23/2020 08:45am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Earlier this year, we published two articles about a reading list that two lawmakers ― state Sen. Cory V. McCray (D-Baltimore City) and Young cancer patient’s dream of Jeep parade realized in W.Va. town 12/21/2020 06:29am • A 4-year-old cancer patient's love for Jeeps will turn into a rousing parade this Christmas with thousands of people greeting him as he returns to his Hedgesville, West Virginia, home. Georgie is battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a cancer commonly found in the adrenal glands, according to the Mayo The pandemic has prompted pet adoptions, but also caused some pet owners to struggle 12/20/2020 10:49am • There have been a lot of stories in the last nine months about people adopting pets during the pandemic, but one pet care company wants to remind people of the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. The second annual Better Cities for Pets report from Mars Petcare, the pet care arm of McL Man pays off 114 neighbors' utility bills before Christmas 12/15/2020 09:01am • Mike Esmond, a great-grandfather and business owner from Gulf Breeze, Florida, is like a guardian angel for his neighbors. Esmond recently paid off the outstanding utility bills for 114 families in his community, totaling $7,600. He made a similar gift last year, when he paid off 36 bills worth $ Washington Chorus presents virtual 'Candlelight Christmas' concert 12/10/2020 12:34am • December traditionally brings a flurry of holiday concerts around the D.C. area. This year, The Washington Chorus presents a virtual "Candlelight Christmas" concert streaming on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. "'Candlelight Christmas' has been happening a New deal with China keeps giant pandas at National Zoo through 2023 12/07/2020 11:25am • The pandas at the National Zoo are staying put — for now. An agreement between the Smithsonian's National Zoo and a China wildlife association has been extended through nearly the end of 2023, allowing the zoo's famous giant panda couple — in addition to their new cub Xiao Qi Ji — to stay a Holiday shopping for stargazers in 2020 11/25/2020 08:17am • Dear Santa, Even though COVID-19 is still with us as is the year we all want to forget, 2020, we can shop for Christmas and the holiday season. Once again it’s that time of year to shop for your fave stargazer. WTOP’s annual gifts for stargazers recommendations will help Santa provide goodies