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Maryland governor will unveil statewide crime fighting package 'soon' 12/01/2017 03:42am • LARGO, Md. — A legislative agenda on efforts to fight crime is coming "soon,"  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday. "We're going to have an announcement about a statewide violent crime package and about some legislation and a number of initiatives," Hogan told reporters at a groundbreakin Here's what you can't bring to the National Christmas Tree Lighting 11/30/2017 06:24am • WASHINGTON — Ho ho ho and bah, humbug. While Thursday's National Christmas Tree Lighting is sure to delight visitors (and cause the annual traffic headache), there is a litany of items those onlookers aren't supposed to bring to the ceremony. Some of the prohibited items make perfect security s Protect your pooch: FDA says dog bone treats could be deadly 11/29/2017 08:12am • WASHINGTON — There's real paws for concern when it comes to canine "bone treats" found in stores, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While most dog owners know to avoid giving their pooches brittle turkey or chicken bones, the new threat to canine health comes from these bones 9 Unusual Ways to Eat Oatmeal 11/28/2017 07:00pm • I'm a die-hard oatmeal eater. Really: I eat it nearly 365 days a year for breakfast. It may sound a little crazy, but it always seems to be the best way to start my day. The soluble fiber in oats may help slow digestion and the release of glucose into the bloodstream, which provides lasting energy. 7 creative hotel room features to improve your stay 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Hoteliers are getting increasingly smarter about meeting guests' every need with high-tech amenities and benefits. The days of finding an open plug to charge your electronic devices are on their way out as more properties look for ways to make an overnight stay more like home, and surprise guests wi Study: More Than Half of US Kids Are Going to Be Obese At Age 35 11/28/2017 07:00pm • It's easy to say an overweight or obese child is just going through a phase and will "grow out of it." But new research shows "growing out of it" may not be the case for most children. More than 57 percent of U.S. children are going to be obese at age 35, according to new research from the Harvard Archdiocese sues Metro over rejected Christmas ads 11/28/2017 11:16am • WASHINGTON — The Archdiocese of Washington is suing Metro after the transit agency rejected its Christmas season ads that urge worshippers to "Find the Perfect Gift." The lawsuit, filed Tuesday and signed by former Solicitor General Paul Clement, claims the ad "conveys a simple message of hope, A guide to volunteering around DC during the holidays 11/28/2017 01:26am • WASHINGTON — For many area residents, the holidays aren't as happy as they should be. Chilly temperatures make the needy especially vulnerable. And kindness has a special resonance this time of year, because that's what the holidays are supposed to be about. On this Giving Tuesday, here are Managing the Costs of Caregiving 11/27/2017 07:00pm • When loved ones need help, it can weigh heavy on you and your budget. About 38 percent of family caregivers -- those who take care of a non-child friend or family member, such as an aging parent, for free -- report spending more than 30 hours a week providing this unpaid work, according to a new su Can Scalp Cooling Help Keep My Hair During Chemotherapy? 11/27/2017 07:00pm • When Elizabeth Stepp, a corporate litigator in Dallas, found out she had breast cancer, the prospect of undergoing chemotherapy upset her greatly. "At first there was this question -- they didn't think I would need chemo and then I did," she says, noting that she eventually had 16 rounds of Adriamy 50 Warm-Weather Winter Escapes 11/27/2017 07:00pm • Discover classic and little-known locales to ease seasonal doldrums this winter.When drab skies, frosty temperatures and the onset of the seasonal slump get the best of us, there's no better time to skip town for a sunny locale. Whether you're searching for a convenient, close-to-home retreat or a f Kia Optima PHEV: Good for 29 miles before the gas engine kicks in 11/26/2017 08:44pm • WASHINGTON — Electric cars could very well be the future of motoring, but if you run out of juice you’re stuck waiting for the batteries to charge. While inconvenient, there are ways to combine both batteries and a normal gas engine to extend the range and keep you moving. This is where the K 5 Questions to Ask Before Taking a Job 11/26/2017 07:00pm • Here's a counterintuitive fact about job searching: The most stressful part of the process often begins after you have a job offer in hand. It's true that each step of a job hunt brings its own unique challenges -- particularly the interview stage. But receiving the nod from your prospective employ Local nonprofit gives back during holidays with meals, propane tanks 11/25/2017 12:30pm • WASHINGTON — If you are feeling grateful this holiday season and would like a chance to give back, there are many ways you can help feed the hungry or bring warmth to people experiencing homelessness. The 25th Project is a nonprofit that helps the local homeless population by providing them wit Supercars: Fast, powerful and comfy enough for daily use 11/22/2017 04:14am • KENT ISLAND, Md. — For those with money to spend, the sky is the limit for cars and trucks that are both obscenely fast and comfortable enough to use on a daily basis. WTOP reporter John Aaron and WTOP Car Guy Mike Parris got to go for a spin in some of them at the Washington Automotive Press A