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Is paying for Snyder’s Washington Commanders stadium worth it? 04/18/2022 10:13am • With a new name and new players, the Washington Commanders are looking for a new home. Owner Daniel Snyder is contemplating setting up shop in D.C., Maryland or Virginia after the lease on FedEx Field expires in 2027 — assuming he stays on as owner, given the mountain of scandals piling up on h Car Review: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe adds more doors, useful hatchback to usual coupe offerings 04/18/2022 05:05am • When you think of two-door coupes, the BMW 4 Series comes to mind first as fun-to-drive, but it is not much in the way of a practical family ride. However, before you settle for a more conventional 3 Series sedan, check out the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. The Gran Coupe keeps the stylish and curvy line Back on track? Construction on Purple Line set to resume this spring 04/14/2022 03:04pm • The group designing and building the Purple Line announced it has secured funding to complete construction of the light rail line in suburban Maryland with a new contractor — and that neighbors, businesses and residents should expect construction to ramp up this spring and summer. Construction Athletes to get paid for good grades at Virginia Tech 04/14/2022 01:39pm • Getting good grades as an athlete at Virginia Tech will soon pay off — literally. Virginia Tech said Thursday it plans to financially reward student athletes on their academic progress in the wake of last June's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Alston vs. NCAA. More NCAA News More V Winners and losers from the 2022 General Assembly session 04/13/2022 12:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In a year of such abundance, in a year when everyone is trying to look good with the next election just around the corner, it’s hard to sc Cardin, other lawmakers look for path ahead on billions in small business aid 04/13/2022 06:05am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Restaurants and other businesses that have survived more than two years of COVID-19 restrictions could see an infusion of federal dollars Cancellations, high airfare likely to plague summer vacationers 04/12/2022 01:55pm • If you plan on flying to a beach vacation this summer, be prepared for flight cancellations and high ticket prices. Several major airlines are already cutting flights this summer because of inadequate staffing. "So you're seeing airlines like JetBlue canceling 27 routes. You're seeing Southwes What bills passed as 444th Maryland General Assembly adjourns? 04/12/2022 01:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. With most of this year’s heavy lifting behind them, Maryland lawmakers capped their 2022 session — their last day of legislating before Third Virginia man involved in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy sentenced 04/10/2022 09:07am • A man from Arlington, Virginia, will spend 10 years behind bars for his role in trafficking fentanyl through counterfeit prescription pills, according to authorities. Taurean Venable, 37, was sentenced for distributing over seven kilograms of fentanyl by packaging the substance as legitimate pain Data Doctors: Starlink internet service updates 04/08/2022 05:47pm • Q: What’s the latest on the Starlink satellite internet service? A: Much has changed since I last wrote about this highly anticipated satellite internet service option, but it’s still a work in progress. Since they started making the service publicly available in October 2020, the number o 2022 RAMMY Awards finalists revealed: Restaurants, food and more 04/06/2022 07:58am • The annual RAMMY Awards are back for their 40th installment this year, honoring the D.C. region's finest eateries and exemplary restaurant industry professionals. "The 40th Annual RAMMYS return to honor excellence in long-standing and pandemic-era categories that range from individual professiona Youngkin signs multiple animal welfare bills into law 04/05/2022 07:17am • Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday signed into law tighter regulations on the sale of animals for experimental use. Dubbed the "Beagle Bills," the latest round of laws was inspired by the repeated animal welfare violations uncovered at a beagle breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia, late Stadium or not, House Panel approves $400 million to develop entertainment, sports venues in Prince George’s County 04/04/2022 07:59pm • Prince George’s County leaders have embarked upon an effort to create a vibrant mixed-use development along Metro’s Blue Line in the Largo/Landover area. An artist’s rendering shows the Largo Town Center Metro station (center) and FedEx Field, home of the Washington Commanders (upper left). P 'You just can't argue with the math' -- DC mayor makes push for police hiring 04/04/2022 02:22pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a news conference April 4, 2022. (WTOP/John Domen) D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a $30 million budget proposal to eventually hire 4,000 police officers for the District is necessary to improve 911 response times and increase the presence of officers in neighbor Car Review: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line makes the case for 4-cylinder power 04/04/2022 04:26am • The Kia Stinger has been around for a while now. Previously, its potent turbo V6 was always necessary if you wanted good looks and performance. While the Stinger could be had with four-cylinder power and lower price point, that version always lacked the excitement when you hit the gas. However, this