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PHOTOS: After more than 40 years, Metro will retire 2000-series trains 05/10/2024 01:56pm • Metro officially started retiring its 2000-series train on Friday after more than 40 years on the tracks. The 2000-series trains were first introduced in 1983 and had issues close to four times more often than the 7000-series trains, Metro said in a news release. “These 76 train cars helped mo Family petitions to rename Fairfax Co. road after daughter's fatal crash helped spur safety changes 05/10/2024 08:50am • In January 2023, 16-year-old Ariana Haftsavar was killed when the 2019 Lexus IS350 she was riding in left the road and rolled over. Her father tells WTOP Lee Chapel Road has been the site of many crashes. (Courtesy Bahman Haftsavar) A year-and-a-half after his daughter died in a crash on a treac As special session approaches, are skill games in Virginia dead or alive? 05/09/2024 05:21pm • At a meeting of Virginia’s advisory council on gambling addiction late last month, Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, made a bold prediction. The battle over whether the state should legalize the slots-like gambling machines known as skill games reached a standstill in April due to policy disagreemen National Harbor kicks off Movies on the Potomac with 'Titanic' date night and 'Moana' family night 05/09/2024 03:59am • How would you like to watch your favorite movies outdoors under the stars with a picturesque view of the nation's capital from across the Potomac River? National Harbor is bringing back its popular Movies on the Potomac series, running now through Sept. 29, including free date-night movies on From Skylawn to Swimming Pool: Behind-the-scenes tour of renovations at Merriweather Post Pavilion 05/06/2024 03:50pm • This year marks the 20th anniversary of I.M.P. Concerts taking over the operation of Merriweather Post Pavilion. WTOP got a behind-the-scenes tour of new renovations to the iconic amphitheater in Columbia, Maryland. "Twenty years ago, we got the opportunity to operate this gem," I.M.P. Communi Car Review: Kia Sportage Hybrid is frugal on gas, but stands out in the crowd 05/06/2024 08:21am • The front end has striking-shaped LED lights that will make you take a double take when you see it on the road or even parked. (WTOP/Mike Parris) Kia has been remaking its lineup the last few years with more EV, PHEVs and hybrids in many of its popular models. The compact crossover Sportage is no di Empty nest coaches help parents in DC and beyond navigate a 'bittersweet' phase 05/06/2024 05:32am • Christine Oakfield wasn’t prepared for the realization that only a few months remained until her teen daughter would leave for college. Her awakening came at a family gathering shortly before graduation. “It was really easy to ignore it for a while because you have all the ‘to-do’ list Lower speed limits coming to 5 Arlington roads 05/02/2024 06:31pm • The speed limit is being lowered along portions of five roads in Arlington, Virginia, as part of a plan to make them safer. Last month, the Arlington County Board voted to approve changing the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph along parts of the following five roads: Military Road from Nelly Fairfax County's 'Wonder Wagon' widens access to nature 05/01/2024 03:50pm • Many people in the D.C. area are able to enjoy the wonders of nature by stepping into their yards. Fairfax County, Virginia, is trying to make sure all its residents are able to connect to nature, regardless of where they live. “Fairfax County has five nature centers,” said Tammy Schwab, Rabid raccoon found in College Park for 2nd time in the past month 05/01/2024 01:51pm • For the second time in the past few weeks, Prince George's County officials say a rabid raccoon was found in College Park, Maryland, last Tuesday. They're cautioning residents who were possibly exposed to get in contact with the health department. The sick animal was spotted less than half a mile From the classroom to the car lot: Montgomery Co. students sell the cars they've refurbished 04/30/2024 07:06pm • On Saturday, a group of Montgomery County, Maryland, high school students will be at their school, but they won't be learning, they'll be selling cars. The annual refurbished car sale is part of the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation's program. The foundation is a nonprofit o DC Small Business Week kicks off with ribbon cutting, grant announcement 04/29/2024 02:29pm • D.C. kicked off its Small Business Week on Monday, with a ribbon-cutting and an announcement of dozens of grants for small businesses in the city. On Rhode Island Avenue, Mayor Muriel Bowser and others cut the ribbon, to open the newly renovated offices of Bandura Designs. The interior design com Car Review: The Mazda CX-5 is a small crossover that still delights in 2024 04/29/2024 02:04am • The Mazda CX-5 offers a more driver-oriented experience with higher handling limits than other crossovers or small SUVs in its class. (WTOP/Mike Parris) Even though Mazda introduced an impressive new compact crossover last year, the venerable Mazda CX-5 is still a big seller for the company. It is a Acura TLX Type S: Every sport sedan needs a touch of gray 04/26/2024 04:50am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r Get a whiff of this: Endangered corpse flower blooms in US Botanic Garden 04/25/2024 09:49pm • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r