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The Mayor of Falls Church is a first-generation immigrant. Here's why she loves 'the little city' 05/23/2024 08:24am • The mayor of Falls Church, Virginia, is serving her third term on the city's council. But she wasn't always used to quaint life in a small city and she's proud of where she comes from. Letty Hardi, 44, is a first-generation immigrant who was born in Hong Kong before moving to San Francisco when s National Theatre presents Brandon Victor Dixon Awards honoring best local high school musicals 05/23/2024 03:56am • Earlier this week, the Helen Hayes Awards honored the best professional theaters in the D.C. area. This weekend, the Brandon Victor Dixon Awards will honor the best local high school musicals in a third annual ceremony at the National Theatre in D.C. on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Eligible high Sonic Drive-In to open its first restaurant in Northern Virginia's I-95 corridor 05/22/2024 07:18am • Fast-food chain Sonic Drive-In has filed plans to build a new restaurant in Prince William County, its first outpost along the Interstate 95 corridor in Northern Virginia. The 1,400-square-foot restaurant, with two drive-thru lanes, 12 pull-up ordering stalls and a dining patio, will be located a Modern agriculture celebrated on National Mall with stunning display of innovative farming equipment 05/20/2024 03:59pm • This content is sponsored by Clean Fuels Alliance America. The National Mall is typically known for its iconic monuments and historic significance, but it was recently transformed into a showcase of agricultural innovation as big pieces of farming equipment took center stage. Against the backd DC police officer wounded after suspect fires at his vehicle; 2 arrested in Prince George's Co. 05/20/2024 03:02pm • A D.C. police officer was taken to the hospital after a person shot at his car while he was on his way to work Monday afternoon. Two suspects sought by police in the shooting were later arrested in Prince George's County after their car crashed and flipped over. It all began unfolding around 12:1 Car Review: Kia Sportage adds plug-in hybrid version with 35 miles of all-electric driving 05/20/2024 05:12am • The Kia Sportage PHEV is happy to cruise quietly on electric power or combine the gas and electric together. (WTOP/Mike Parris) It seems like I just drove the revised and impressive Sportage Hybrid with its new looks and pleasing fuel efficiency. Like the hybrid version we looked at two weeks ago, t Maryland officials prepare for beginning of Bay Bridge summer traffic 05/19/2024 03:49pm • Memorial Day is one of the busiest traffic days of the year, especially on the way to Maryland's Eastern Shore. In preparation for the increase in traffic, Maryland Transportation Authority police officers conducted "high visibility traffic enforcement" along US-50 near the Bay Bridge on Friday. Fewer bus routes and longer walks: Prince William school system making some transportation tweaks 05/18/2024 02:17pm • Prince William County Public Schools will be making several changes to transportation for the 2024-25 school year in hopes of improving on-time arrivals and bus routing. In response to challenges with student transportation, the school division contracted a third-party transportation consultant exp Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K cause traffic closures around Lincoln Park 05/18/2024 10:05am • The 43rd NCB Capitol Hill Classic will take place Sunday, shutting down major roads from the Supreme Court to RFK Stadium. The 10K, 3K and fun run are also raising money for local students, closing the school funding gap for Capitol Hill Cluster School. The 10K starts bright and early, at 8:30 a. Matt About Town: Doughnuts with a side of history — explore the District’s Underground Donut Tour 05/16/2024 05:47am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 How DC's deputy mayor is uniquely positioned to lead Chinatown revitalization 05/14/2024 03:40pm • All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region. As a child, one of Nina Albert's favorite foods was a dehydrated prune. The dried fruit is salted on the outside. She'd tear the skin off Private investment, public benefits: Celebrating the success of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway project 05/14/2024 12:34pm • This content is provided by I-66 Express Mobility Partners. I-66 Express May marks 18 months since the full opening of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway dynamic toll managed-lane system in Northern Virginia. This month, we also celebrate Infrastructure Week (May 13-17), making it a great tim Car Review: 2025 Ram 1500 hits a home run 05/13/2024 06:15am • The 2025 Ram 1500 continues the muscular presence Ram is known for in the field. (Courtesy Brian Armstead) Brian Armstead, special contributor For those who love Ram trucks for their rugged nature or high performance, rest well knowing the 2025 Ram 1500 is available in a trim level to suit your need Newly released body-worn camera footage reveals early response to Key Bridge collapse 05/11/2024 05:20pm • Body-worn camera video of the initial aftermath of the March 26 collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge has been released to the public, revealing some of the sights and sounds of one officer's early response. The video, obtained by ABC News through a Freedom of Information Act request, comprises near DC Council members add controversial Connecticut Ave. bike lane project to budget proposal 05/10/2024 07:12pm • Some D.C. Council members are reviving a controversial plan to bring bike lanes to a busy stretch of Connecticut Avenue in Northwest by adding it to the city's budget package. During a Friday meeting, lawmakers revealed the Committee on Transportation and the Environment's recommendations for the