Search

Capitol Fourth 2019 lineup: Sesame Street, John Stamos, Carole King, more 06/11/2019 01:27pm • The 39th annual Capitol Fourth celebration is on the horizon, and a slew of stars (including TV's coolest uncle, John Stamos) will be there. But arguably the biggest names aren't even human — Sesame Street will appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building as well. Stamos will kick off t Deployed to Afghanistan in March, Maryland state senator receives monthly care packages 06/10/2019 11:33am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters and republished with permission. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A flag with a red border and blue star is hung proudly at the entrance of the state Senate building in Annapolis. While th ‘They have this fight’: On eve of Women's World Cup, book chronicles struggle for respect, pay 06/10/2019 05:44am • When the U.S. Women’s National Team burst into the broader American consciousness with their thrilling 1999 World Cup win on home soil, the way we viewed soccer in America changed forever. But in the cycles between the World Cups and Olympics that have come since, and even back before that seminal Maryland math problem: How to pay for ambitious education plan 06/10/2019 01:00am • Maryland lawmakers passed a sweeping education package in the latest General Assembly session and recently identified a work group whose task will be to find a way to pay for it. The 13-member work group that will take on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future includes Dr. Alvin Thornton, chairman o 'Time is now' for action on gun control, Va. Gov. Northam tells WTOP 06/05/2019 11:22am • Five days after a gunman massacred 12 people inside a Virginia Beach municipal building, Gov. Ralph Northam told WTOP on Wednesday that he expects state lawmakers "to do the right thing" and return to Richmond for a special session to consider a package of gun control measures. "People have said Loudoun Co. student wins Virginia's 'Doodle 4 Google' contest 06/05/2019 09:51am • "Skylar's World, Blue Skies and Sunshine" in D.C.'s Doodle for Google winner in the six to seven grade groups. (Courtesy Google) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Four What 'common sense' gun laws is Northam proposing? 06/04/2019 11:13am • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam called for a special session of the Virginia General Assembly to consider passing what he called "common sense" gun laws, following a mass shooting in Virginia Beach that killed 12. These are the laws Northam proposed: Universal background checks Child access p WATCH: Northam on need for gun control — 'We must do more than give our thoughts and prayers' 06/04/2019 11:00am • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam recalled lawmakers to the state Capitol in coming weeks to take up a package of gun-control legislation. Northam made the announcement during a Tuesday morning news conference. Watch Northam's news conference. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si? Northam wants special legislative session on guns 06/04/2019 10:20am • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that he’ll recall lawmakers to the state Capitol in the coming weeks to take up a package of gun-control legislation, which he said is urgently needed to prevent killings like Friday’s mass shooting in Virginia Beach. Watch Northam's news con Why frozen fruit and veggies may be better for you than fresh 05/30/2019 05:50am • You are probably aware that you should try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can for good health. But what if your favorite fruits are not in season, or the veggies on your Sunday shopping list will be eaten much later in the week? It might be time to favor frozen. Going frozen means TRASHED: Paying for trash? When waste meets wallet, 'It always works' 05/30/2019 01:29am • How much trash do we throw away? How does recycling work? What, even, is compost? TRASHED is a three-part series that looks at the state of waste in the D.C. region and the options local experts are exploring to cut down on the amount of trash that’s piling up. The small town of New Windsor Car Review: Kia goes big for its new stylish crossover 2020 Telluride 05/28/2019 01:00am • If you haven't shopped for a new ride lately, you might be surprised that Kia has been making waves, offering competitive vehicles at a good value. But a large seven- or eight-seat crossover was missing from its lineup until now. Kia seems to be taking the same approach with the 2020 Tellurid Things to do in DC on Memorial Day weekend 2019 05/25/2019 01:55pm • The D.C. area will host many events and opportunities to honor fallen military members throughout Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know. National Memorial Day Concert It's an American tradition dating back to 1989 that brings in various talent to the stage on the West Lawn o Maryland native missing in Hawaii found alive 05/25/2019 09:00am • The Maryland woman who went missing in Hawaii on May 8 while out jogging on a hiking trail has been found alive. A Facebook page dedicated to finding 35-year-old Amanda Eller said in a post that she was discovered deep in a creek bed between two waterfalls. She was slightly injured and is being Food expiration labels are confusing. The FDA wants to change that 05/24/2019 05:35am • Americans have struggled with the many food labels and their meanings for years. Sell by, best by and best if used by -- what are the differences? Now, the Food and Drug Administration wants to make it a little easier. In a new guidance issued Thursday, it urged the industry to streamline food la