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Car Review: Kia offers two smaller EV crossovers that to look lure buyers with a range and style 09/12/2022 03:40am • The rise of the EV is moving full steam ahead with more manufacturers releasing new models. Kia has had EV vehicles for nearly five years and now, they add a second model that is looking to move ahead. NIRO EV The Niro EV soldiers on with some upgrades for this year before a redo for 2023. It is ha

Survey: DC-area commuting trends show telework 'explosion,' major drop in transit use 09/11/2022 03:22pm • More people are teleworking, and those who are commuting are using transit less and less, according to a recent survey by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The survey shows a five-fold increase in teleworking, a three-fold decrease in transit and the largest drop in drive-alone

DC Bike Ride returns to the streets 09/10/2022 03:43pm • The sixth annual D.C. Bike Ride took over 20 miles of streets in the District and Northern Virginia Saturday morning. Locals and tourists alike enjoyed the car-free roads stretching from the Tidal Basin, crossing the Arlington Memorial to Georgetown and ending up near the U.S. Capitol. More D.C. N

2 dead following I-66 crash in Fauquier County 09/09/2022 09:25pm • Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Fauquier County that closed all eastbound lanes on Interstate 66 Thursday night. It happened around 8:30 p.m., east of the Warren County line in Linden, near the 16-mile marker. More Virginia News Current traffic conditions

Weekend Road & Rail: Metro's fall shutdown, I-66 changes and more 09/09/2022 05:55am • Metro's major Phase One construction on the Blue and Yellow lines begins this weekend, complete with shutdowns and shuttle service. Changes and stops are planned for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project and 20 miles of roadway closures are planned through the District for the annual DC B

Segment of new I-66 Express Lanes set to open 09/09/2022 05:52am • Work crews are putting the finishing touches on the western section of new Interstate 66 Express Lanes in Virginia, according to the state's transportation department. The 9-mile section, which runs between Route 28 in Centreville and Route 29 in Gainesville, could open as soon as Saturday.

Some 100 fish found dead in Arlington 09/08/2022 08:53pm • Some 100 fish were found dead in Arlington, Virginia, Wednesday, and authorities say it was due to toxic material poured down the storm drain. The Arlington Department of Environmental Services said it happened in Four Mile Run between South Walter Reed Drive and South Taylor Street. Storm dra

At first of three town halls, officials warn new Bay crossing is still years away 09/08/2022 01:06pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP��s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters�� free email subscription today. For beach-goers who struggle to get across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the need for a new, wider span might seem like a no-brainer. Westbound

Police: Driver, passengers in custody after car chase in Prince George's Co. 09/08/2022 09:27am • Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, say a car chase ensued after a routine patrol approached an illegally parked car in District Heights. One officer was injured in the incident. Police told WTOP that around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday evening, officers were approaching an illegally parked car on

Money to widen US 15 through Frederick included in Md. long-term transportation plan 09/05/2022 06:41am • If you've driven in or through Frederick, Maryland, you've likely encountered congestion on U.S. 15. Now, after years of disappointment, money to widen the road is in the state's long-term transportation plan. Frederick County and City of Frederick leaders have long sought financial support to wi

Car Review: 2022 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 gives you fun with a smaller engine and price tag 09/05/2022 05:08am • This is the third new generation Toyota Supra that I’ve driven. This new Supra comes with a friendlier starting price tag than the last one I drove in 2021. The biggest reason for the lower price is a smaller four-cylinder turbo engine powering this sleek sports car. While not as quick as the

What to do around DC this Labor Day 09/05/2022 04:54am • With Labor Day weekend underway, here are some ways to spend the long weekend in the D.C. area. More Labor Day News The Labor Day Parade in Gaithersburg will celebrate the unofficial end of summer, following a two-year hiatus. The annual parade, which features high school marchin