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DC's 9:30 Club owner Seth Hurwitz charged with solicitation for prostitution in Md. 08/22/2019 03:00pm • Seth Hurwitz speaks onstage during "In Conversation: Peter Shapiro and Seth Hurwitz" panel at the Relix Live Music Conference at Brooklyn Bowl on May 15, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Marc Millman/Getty Images for Relix) Seth Hurwitz, a major figure in the D.C. area's entertainment scene Today in History: Aug. 19 08/19/2019 12:05am • Today is Monday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On August 19, 1934, a plebiscite in Germany approved the vesting of sole executive power in Adolf Hitler. On this date: In 1812, the USS Constitution defeated the British frigate HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia Which smart home upgrades raise your home's value? 08/15/2019 08:00am • When we add technological bells and whistles to a residence, these additions and upgrades are typically aimed at ourselves and our own day-to-day comfort and ease of living. The question is whether some of these upgrades translate to a higher contract price when we sell. High-end renovations toda 'Cast a wide net': Where to find the best travel deals 08/14/2019 12:10pm • When you're planning a trip, websites such as Orbitz, Expedia or Hotels.com are often the first stop. But some travelers are suspicious after recent deals between major travel companies, including the Orbitz and Expedia merger, about who is controlling the prices. Christopher Elliott, a travel As Loudoun United stadium debuts, map glitches bring fans to closed road nearby 08/12/2019 06:00pm • In a Leesburg, Virginia, neighborhood wary of more traffic due to the new Loudoun United soccer complex, the results of Friday night's first sold-out game were approximately the same as on the field — a draw. An unexpected complication surfaced: Mobile mapping software brought some drivers head Data Doctors: Beware of tech scams in Google search results 08/09/2019 10:05am • Q: I did a Google search for help with a software problem and got an 800 number for support that ended up being a scammer. How can I avoid scam websites in Google? A: Google’s search technology and algorithms are pretty sophisticated, but Google has an ongoing challenge with scammers who are co New Chinatown, Penn Quarter parking meter rate schedule begins 08/05/2019 04:40am • The District Department of Transportation starts a new parking meter schedule in Chinatown/Penn Quarter Monday. On Aug. 5, on-street parking spaces bounded by H Street NW, 3rd Street NW, E Street NW and 11th Street NW will see parking pricing change in four-, five- and six-hour chunks. Penn Q Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and the accidental origin of this American staple 08/04/2019 12:50am • It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, when we celebrate the gooey, melty, nourish-your-soul goodness of this American staple. What better way to celebrate the day than to bake your own batch of chocolate perfection? But how do you go about it? A Google search for "chocolate chip cookie recipe" No matter when Silver Line opens, Loudoun ready for big changes 08/02/2019 02:16pm • Major changes are coming to Loudoun County commutes when the Silver Line extension opens, including expanded bus service and changes to park-and-ride lots. Ongoing delays for the rail project make it unclear exactly when all the changes will happen, though. “The project has asked the partner Today in History: July 29 07/29/2019 12:05am • Today is Monday, July 29, the 210th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On July 29, 1981, Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in a glittering ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. (The couple divorced in 1996.) On this date: In 1914, transcontinental telephon New design school and more planned for Virginia Tech campus in Falls Church 07/26/2019 09:46am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, TysonsReporter.com, and republished with permission. With a new commercial center in the works next door, Virginia Tech is ramping up its plans to expand its Falls Church campus. The Virginia Tech campus is just south of the West Falls Chu Data Doctors: Google Chrome and what to know about browser hacking 07/25/2019 05:59am • Q: When I use Google Chrome to search, I get a list of sites that have no relation to my query. When I click on one I just get another useless list. A: Google didn’t become one of the most powerful companies on the internet by providing irrelevant results to your search queries. Based on you Early morning crashes kill one, clog Capital Beltway and I-270 for 8 hours 07/23/2019 10:35am • A truck carrying magazines crashed early Tuesday on the Capital Beltway's Inner Loop near the Mormon Temple. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue/Pete Piringer) The wet weather that came with the overnight cold front produced more than just downed trees and utility poles, it also created Banner’s Hallmark to reopen on Saturday in North Point 07/22/2019 02:30pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner RestonNow.com and republished with permission. Banner’s Hallmark in North Point Village Center is reopening on Saturday, July 27. The gift shop, which offers, ornaments, greeting cards, and gifts, closed on July 22 for renovations. The store is 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