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Social media's effect on kids is 'deeply concerning,' says local policy expert 03/20/2024 07:30am • Maryland lawmakers are considering a number of bills dealing with the addictive nature of social media, especially as it relates to children. House and Senate panels heard from parents of children who took their own lives after being relentlessly bullied online or children who died after taking p 'Visit Occoquan' launches local gift card program for Prince William County's small businesses 03/17/2024 09:56pm • The nonprofit Visit Occoquan is launching a new shop local program to support the independent small businesses in the town of Occoquan. The new Visit Occoquan Gift Card is a Mastercard gift card that will work at all participating businesses in town, according to a news release. “The beauty of t Data Doctors: How to calculate your bandwidth needs 03/08/2024 01:53pm • Q: When searching for an alternative internet service provider, how do I determine how much bandwidth I need? A: You can make an educated guess of your needs based on the number of devices connecting, what they will be doing, and how often they’re used at the same time. ISP packages are usua Things to do in the DC area: Artomatic, music and culture festivals … and more! 03/07/2024 06:12am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. For the first time since 2017, Artomatic is returning in person to the Dist Things to do in the DC area: Women’s History Month events, film festivals, art … and more! 02/29/2024 07:08am • As March approaches, the D.C. area gears up to celebrate Women's History Month with a diverse array of events. From thought-provoking panel discussions to inspiring exhibitions and beyond, the region offers plenty of opportunities for individuals to honor the achievements of women. There’s so m Why a Fairfax Co. man is advocating to change the name of Burke 02/28/2024 11:00pm • As part of his work with a makerspace in Fairfax County, Virginia, David Martosko was asked to make a poster for a Juneteenth picnic last year. That prompted him to wonder what Northern Virginia residents do to celebrate Juneteenth. So, he started researching various things about the African Amer Washington Spirit switches up team colors, unveils new 2024 kits 02/27/2024 10:39am • The Washington Spirit are bringing a new look and color to the 2024 season. The National Women’s Soccer League team unveiled its new home and away kits Tuesday, featuring its new team colors: yellow and black. The color pattern is a departure from other D.C.-based professional sports teams, wh Giant Food is closing one of its oldest Arlington stores 02/21/2024 04:40pm • The Giant Food store on Langston Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia will permanently close Feb. 29. Giant has anchored the Lyon Village Shopping Center, at 3115 Langston Blvd. (formerly Lee Highway), for more than 60 years. It is at the intersection of Langston Boulevard and Spout Run Parkway. Virginia House OKs 'cake pop bill' easing limits on small sellers of homemade goods 02/11/2024 12:00am • Three months ago, Kelly Phillips got a letter from Virginia officials warning her that the small cake pop business she runs out of her home was selling its bite-sized treats illicitly. This week, several grown men waved cake pops around in the Virginia House of Delegates as the body voted 94-2 to Virginia House OKs ‘cake pop bill’ easing limits on small sellers of homemade goods 02/10/2024 11:00am • Three months ago, Kelly Phillips got a letter from Virginia officials warning her that the small cake pop business she runs out of her home was selling its bite-sized treats illicitly. This week, several grown men waved cake pops around in the Virginia House of Delegates as the body voted 94-2 to Class is back in session! ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' returns from strike hiatus with Season 3 premiere 02/07/2024 04:24am • After Season 2 wrapped last April, "Abbott Elementary" fans have been patiently waiting for Season 3 to arrive after being delayed by Hollywood's dual writers and actors strikes. Now, after a long summer and fall break, class is back in session Wednesday at 9 p.m. on ABC. Instead of the usual Are you bored at work? You aren't alone 02/05/2024 10:32am • Solitaire Bliss said more than four million people daily play Solitaire on its site, and it set out to see if some of that might have to do with people being bored at work. And its survey of more than 1,000 Americans found out that a lot of people are bored at their jobs. "Survey respondents s DC launches interactive map featuring 300 historical sites in Black history 02/02/2024 05:09pm • Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. The nation's capital is home to key moments in Civil Rights history, and a new interactive map highlights the cultural, polit Things to do in the DC area: Ways to celebrate Black History Month … and more! 02/01/2024 06:14am • Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events w What's a dark pattern and has it already cost you money? 01/23/2024 12:00pm • If you've ever had to call to cancel a subscription you signed up for online in seconds, uncheck a preselected agreement to receive ads in the mail or been tricked into upgrading to a premium economy ticket, you've been the victim of a dark pattern. Dark patterns -- or tricky web design practices