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Driving out of town for July Fourth weekend? Get up early 06/28/2022 02:34pm • It will be a big travel weekend coming up for Independence Day. AAA says most of the over 1 million people traveling in the D.C. area will be driving, which could leave you in a traffic crunch. Experts advise hitting the road early and avoiding that afternoon rush hour congestion. FAQ: Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Doug Gansler 06/27/2022 08:03am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland Which candidates have cash leads in home stretch of Md. governor's race? 06/15/2022 10:27pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect updated calculations in the Franchot campaign’s take since mid-January. Two Dem Meet the candidates for DC mayor: James Butler 06/14/2022 05:07am • James Butler — a former lawyer, "proud Washingtonian" and a non-career politician — is seeking to unseat D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in the June 21 Democratic primary. Meet the candidates for DC mayor: Muriel Bowser Meet the candidates for DC mayor: James Butler Meet the ca Joyful mood as the Capital Pride Parade returns to DC 06/11/2022 03:45pm • After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, clouds and the rainy weather did not deter crowds from joining the Capital Pride Parade as it returned to D.C. on Saturday afternoon. The parade started just after 3 p.m. at 14th and T Streets in Northwest. WTOP's Dick Uliano, who was at the event, said th Storms bring flood, possible tornado to central Md., flood watch remains for DC region 06/08/2022 11:50pm • Key updates:  A Flood Warning for parts of Howard and Baltimore County and Baltimore City in Maryland until 12 a.m. Thursday. A previous flash flood warning has been canceled.  A Flood Warning for parts of Howard, Prince George's and Montgomery counties in central Maryland until 2:45 a.m. Fly your flag for DC Pride 2022 06/04/2022 09:00am • It's time to celebrate Pride throughout the D.C. area. The city of Annapolis is hosting its Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday. The parade itself starts east on West Street near the Westgate Circle at noon, before turning onto Calvert Street and concluding near where it intersects with Clay From WTOP's Election Desk: Presidential possibilities in Maryland, Virginia 06/03/2022 06:36am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Both Maryland and Virginia governor Travelers say flying on Memorial Day 'pretty uneventful' 05/30/2022 01:33pm • After severe weather led to delays and cancelations on Friday, travel appeared to be somewhat easier on Monday. (WTOP/Valerie Bonk) Travelers have filled the roads and airports this holiday weekend, following two years of disruption due to the pandemic. But this year, the holiday weekend pres DC Memorial Day travel gets underway: Here's what you need to know 05/27/2022 09:45am • Whether by car or plane, D.C. area travelers are headed out of town early this Memorial Day weekend — especially as fast-moving severe weather looks to complicate trip plans. AAA predicted that over 865,000 people in the D.C. area will travel 50 miles or more from home for the holiday. E Hundreds of travelers stuck for hours on Reagan National tarmac 05/23/2022 11:15am • After a weekend of storms, Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, has the most cancellations and delays of any airport in the country Monday morning, according to FlightAware.com. The airport had 90 cancellations and 71 delays Monday morning, with the numbers growing throughout the day. A petition for an official Maryland State Beer (it has Old Bay in it) 05/20/2022 09:21am • Old Bay Seasoning has had its moment this month. Pepperidge Farms rolled out Old Bay-flavored Goldfish crackers. Campbell’s Soup started selling Old Bay-flavored chunky clam chowder. Now Frederick, Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery is bringing back its Old Bay Summer Ale. And Flying Dog thinks From WTOP's Election Desk: Va. Republican House races heat up 05/20/2022 05:03am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Big political weekend in Virginia National Zoo catches possible flamingo-killing fox 05/14/2022 07:50am • A wild fox that could be responsible for terrorizing and killing dozens of flamingoes at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. has been caught and killed. Zoo officials say they set a trap for the wild animal and it caught a fox either Thursday night or Friday morning. More D.C. News GZA shares why 'Wu-Tang is forever' en route to City Winery in DC 05/10/2022 01:47pm • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” The year is 2022 and Yours Truly just drove by a sign that reads "Wu-Tang is Forever." You'll believe it when GZA performs at City Winery in D.C. on Tuesday and Wednesday. "I've mostly been doing 'Liquid Swords' with the b