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'Retail follows roofs': Why the NoMa area in DC is booming 11/06/2023 11:38am • The 35-square-block area of Northeast D.C. known as NoMa has led the U.S. in new apartment construction (by ZIP code) over the past five years, with nearly 7,400 new apartments delivered. The neighborhood includes ZIP code 20002 ��� the Union Market area ��� which has had a 72% increase in new ap College Football Corner: Revenge on menu in Stillwater, as Terps, Hokies, Cavs and Mids digest another sad Saturday 11/06/2023 05:01am • It's been said that "revenge is a dish best served cold" (although I'm sure that saying originated in the pre-microwave era). On a Saturday when Virginia's already slim bowl hopes went down in flames and Maryland's misery became no longer just an October thing, Oklahoma State exacted revenge on an i Gunfire strikes home, vehicle near elementary school in Sterling 11/05/2023 07:34am • The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said an investigation is underway after a home and vehicle were struck by gunfire in Sterling, Virginia. It said deputies responded to reports of bullets striking a home in the 21000 block of Leatherleaf Circle around 1:50 a.m. Friday. As deputies examined t Pressure rises on Israel to pause fighting and ease siege as battles intensify near Gaza City 11/02/2023 09:45pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) ��� Israeli troops battling Hamas militants encircled Gaza City on Thursday, the military said, as the Palestinian death toll rose above 9,000. U.S. and Arab leaders raised pressure on Israel to ease its siege of Gaza and at least briefly halt its attacks in order to a Cold temps expected for trick-or-treaters in DC 10/31/2023 05:30am • As trick-or-treaters prepare for Halloween in the D.C. area, they should plan to cover up their costumes to stay warm because Tuesday will be chilly. Here's what you need to know. According to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff, daytime temperatures on Tuesday will be in the low 2 Va. women conquer women's marathon, 50K at 48th Marine Corps Marathon 10/30/2023 08:00am • The 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon began early Sunday morning as runners made their way through parts of Virginia and D.C., but by its end, two local runners became the first women to cross the marathon and 50K finish lines. The winner of the women's marathon was Bonnie Keating, 38, from Fairf Car Review: Audi Q8 marches to an electric future with a flagship luxury SUV 10/30/2023 04:40am • The 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is the electric SUV with what you���d like ��� loads of power and whisper quiet interior. (WTOP/Mike Parris) As the move to a new future in the automotive industry, Audi jumps in with a slew of new electronic vehicles sharing the spotlight with traditional gas-powered vehicle The 48th Marine Corps Marathon is underway. Here's what you need to know 10/29/2023 07:28am • The 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon began at 7:55 a.m., running through parts of Virginia and D.C. It's one of the biggest marathons nationwide and in the world, with the nickname "The People's Marathon." Thousands of people are taking part in the 26.2 mile stretch around the nation's capital, Injured Marine will race to the Marine Corps Marathon finish line using his arms 10/28/2023 12:57pm • Marine Sgt. Zach Stinson will be one of many hand cyclists that will take on the 26.2 mile Marine Corps Marathon course around monuments, the Capitol and the streets of D.C. and Arlington. Marine Sgt. Zach Stinson was on patrol in Afghanistan in 2010 when he stepped on an improvised explosive devic Virginia to consider Metro's funding request to address projected $750 million shortfall 10/27/2023 01:53pm • As Metro considers ways to address a looming $750 million shortfall and stave off changes to its operations, officials are requesting jurisdictions, including Virginia, review their options to help address the funding deficit that threatens thousands of jobs and various services. Metro hopes poli Review: Bill Burr directs himself in Netflix comedy 'Old Dads,' a defiant Gen X middle finger to Gen Z 10/27/2023 04:08am • Comedian Bill Burr has carved an unflinching "get off my lawn" place in the standup business with Rolling Stone ranking him No. 17 on its list of the "50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time." Now, he makes his directorial debut in the R-rated comedy "Old Dads," a title that's a bit misleading consid Speed cameras catch thousands of drivers in Fairfax Co. since school year began 10/25/2023 02:45pm • Since the new school year started in August, thousands of drivers have been caught speeding by cameras placed near eight Fairfax County, Virginia, schools, according to police data obtained by WTOP. In August and September, nearly 13,000 drivers were caught going 10 or more miles per hour above t Workhouse Arts Center scares Lorton, Va. with 'Game Over' haunted trail 10/25/2023 12:05am • The Workhouse Arts Center is celebrating a decade of creative, spooky and haunted trails in Lorton, Virginia. The 10th annual Workhouse Haunt walking experience delivers one more weekend of frights this Friday, Saturday and Sunday before closing with a grand finale on Tuesday night for Ha Woman killed in Montgomery Co. crash that closed Columbia Pike for hours 10/24/2023 02:00pm • Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, say one of the three people involved in a car crash Monday afternoon on the Columbia Pike has died. Bridget Corcoran-Martin, 70, of New York, was a passenger in one of the vehicles in a crash that happened at the intersection of southbound Columbia Pike and Out of town feel in the heart of DC: Hillwood Estate offers unique glimpse into the past of high society 10/24/2023 04:39am • Ever want to get out the D.C. area for the day, but don���t have the time? Well, what if you didn���t have to leave the city to find your oasis? In today���s edition of “Matt About Town,��� WTOP���s Matt Kaufax gets away from the hustle and bustle to explore a hidden Northwest D.C. gem with a