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Review: 'Maltese Falcon' Detective Sam Spade comes out of retirement in 'Monsieur Spade' on AMC 01/26/2024 02:08pm • In 1941, Humphrey Bogart played Detective Sam Spade in John Huston's film noir masterpiece "The Maltese Falcon," ranked by the American Film Institute as the No. 6 mystery film of all time. Now, Clive Owen dons the fedora in the new six-episode miniseries "Monsieur Spade," a neo noir co-productio Longtime Maryland congressman Dutch Ruppersberger announces intent to retire 01/26/2024 12:51pm • Maryland Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-2nd) announced Friday he will not seek re-election. "This election, my name will not be on the ballot," Ruppersberger said in a video released to reporters. "I have decided to retire to spend more time with my family." The departure, whispered about for mon Metro wants to run trains at faster speeds, bring back automation�� 01/25/2024 05:50pm • While Metro is still facing big potential service cuts later this year due to its budget shortfall, it is also working on ways to make rail trips faster. Metro officials said Thursday they want to run trains at higher top speeds as soon as this summer. Because of a rule implemented back in 1986, 'Simply illogical': Capitals and Wizards owner hits back at critics of planned Virginia move 01/25/2024 02:51pm • The owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards is hitting back at the criticism of his plan to move the teams to Northern Virginia. In an email to fans, Ted Leonsis said ���space and opportunity��� is driving the decision to take the teams out of Capital One Arena in D.C. ���Professi How to open a Roth IRA 01/24/2024 07:00pm • A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account where the account holder can contribute after-tax dollars. A significant upside to Roth IRAs is that all contributions and accumulated earnings grow tax-free. After the age of 59 1/2, Roth IRA investors can withdraw those tax-free funds. T Northern Virginia neighbors concerned over planned data center that's more than 100 feet tall 01/24/2024 05:05pm • The way has been paved for a new 110-foot-tall data center in Fairfax County after the board of supervisors approved the rezoning of land on Lee Highway in Chantilly, Virginia. Many people who live nearby are not happy about it. The board of supervisors voted 8 to 1 to approve the rezoning, w Cold month wreaks havoc on DC-area water systems 01/22/2024 12:21pm • The frigid temperatures are taking their toll on D.C.-area water systems. Burst pipes and water mains are causing numerous road closures and leaving many without water. ���In the past two days, we've seen about 70 water main breaks and leaks,��� WSSC Water spokesperson Lyn Riggins told WTOP M High-end cars and new EVs on full display at DC Auto Show 01/22/2024 10:49am • Thousands of people from all over the D.C. area battled snow and cold weather to head to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the opening weekend of the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. The show ��� which runs until Jan. 28 ��� is known as the region's largest indoor event, using both floors Car Review: Lexus RX 500h F Sport leads the way with style, performance and conserves fuel 01/22/2024 05:07am • The Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance is the latest version of the popular crossover. This hybrid is anything but boring. With 366 hp and 27 mpg if you try. (WTOP/Mike Parris) The Lexus RX, the midsize crossover, has been a hit for the company for more than 20 years. So, Lexus doesn’t rest whe Dangerously cold winds remain overnight as DC area recovers from 2nd winter blast 01/20/2024 10:05pm • Listen live to WTOP for the latest traffic and weather on the 8s. Ice and strong winds gusting to 30 miles per hour remained a hazard in the capital area on Saturday, following Friday's brutal winter storm that left some parts under nearly 5.5 inches of snow. But the dangers still remain headi Biking to work in the snow? Even in the icy weather, WTOP's Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller never takes it for granted 01/19/2024 06:05pm • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at��Today on the Hill. A lot of people in the D.C. area who are much heartier souls than yours truly get on their bikes every day, cycling for miles to get to work. They do it in all kinds o Crews in Ellicott City set to break ground on massive flood-fighting tunnel this summer, county exec says 01/18/2024 02:52pm • Construction on a massive underground tunnel in Ellicott City is set to kick off this summer ��� a major step forward in a multimillion dollar effort to reduce flooding along the town's historic Main Street, which was devastated by two deadly deluges in 2016 and 2018. Howard County Executive Calv How many times did you take the Metro last year? Now, you can find out 01/18/2024 09:30am • In 2023, WTOP's Ciara Wells took the train over 400 times. (Courtesy WMATA) Metro released a year-in-review feature that allows you to see how many times you used rail and bus services in 2023. According to the transit agency, Metro riders took 226 million trips across Metrorail, Metrobus and Honda, Kia and Hyundai dominate list of Best Cars for the Money 01/18/2024 05:38am • Just in time for this weekend's D.C. Auto Show, U.S. News & World Report has issued its 2024 list of the Best Cars for the Money. Eleven cars have won the distinction ranging from compact sedan to minivan to three-row SUV. Three automakers dominate the list: Honda, Kia and Hyundai. "We bel Police: Texas teacher arrested after driving to Virginia with plans to have sex with a juvenile 01/17/2024 06:23pm • A Texas teacher has been arrested after he drove to Virginia, to have sexual relations with someone he thought was a juvenile, according to Fairfax County police. In December, detectives from the Child Exploitation Unit conducted "Operation ADC Express 2," to crack down on child predators, accord