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DC Asian Pacific American Film Fest returns to Angelika Pop-Up, AFI Silver, Eaton Workshop 07/11/2023 02:15pm • It began as a Smithsonian education program that became its own annual nonprofit film festival. The D.C. Asian Pacific Film Festival returns for its 23rd year this Thursday through Sunday. "It's only been recently that people have woken up to the idea that the film and television industry Maryland treasurer���s overhaul of college tuition plan includes interest payments for some contributions 07/11/2023 11:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. More than 30,000 families with state-run pre-paid college tuition plans now have a clear idea of how much interest their contributions wil 5 summertime tips for a pet-safe season 07/11/2023 10:07am • This content was written by Dr. Janet Weistock, veterinarian at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. As summer approaches and the weather gets hotter, why not take the opportunity to get your pets (and yourself) outside. More activity is great for your furry friend, but there are some precautions and thing Arlington superintendent Francisco Duran gets new 4-year contract 07/11/2023 01:57am • Citing Superintendent Francisco Dur��n's leadership during the pandemic and investments in new resources used to teach reading, the Arlington School Board voted unanimously last week to renew his contract for another four years. Dur��n was entering the final year of his original contract, which h Summer may be sizzling, but Maryland has already kicked off a back-to-school drive to help kids in need 07/10/2023 08:58pm • School supplies may not be top of mind for families right now, but Maryland state agencies and a local nonprofit have come up with a back-to-school shopping list they hope residents will consider. Starting this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation and the State Board of Education are w Gov. Youngkin pledges to transform behavioral health system during Northern Virginia interfaith forum 07/10/2023 04:20pm • 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. There���s another pandemic facing young people. That was the message from faith leaders, health officials and Gov. Glenn Youngkin at M Being forced back to the office? You might find it���s not that bad 07/10/2023 11:50am • The push to get remote workers back to the office continues to snare more office workers who are still enjoying fully-remote work or hybrid schedules. As of now, 85% of office workers go into the office at least once a week, according to a survey conducted by ResumeBuilder. For those dreading the 'Food as medicine': Md. campaign asks gardeners to donate vegetables to breast cancer patients 07/10/2023 08:11am • This is part of WTOP���s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant.��Read more of that coverage. Eating from the earth is the healthiest way to eat. That's why two Maryland organizations are asking you to use your green thumb to help 'Don't put it off': Cost concerns aren't keeping Gen X, boomer travelers from the great getaway 07/10/2023 05:46am • This summer, WTOP is taking you on a tour and exploring how adults 50 and older are spending their travels. They may not be doing it for the 'Gram, the likes or their followers, but older adults are visiting top travel destinations, and they're not letting recent inflation get in the way of check Washington Wizards invite all dancers to audition for entertainment teams 07/08/2023 07:36am • The Washington Wizards are calling on dancers across genres and ages to audition for their entertainment teams at Trinity Washington University. Open call auditions will begin Saturday, July 15 and run through Sunday, July 16 at the Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports. The teams are i Why a group is recommending a screen-free day for Fairfax Co. schools next year 07/07/2023 03:06pm • Fairfax County's School Health Advisory Committee is recommending that the Virginia school system set districtwide guidelines for technology use by grade level and set a cap for the amount of time the youngest learners spend on screens every day. In its 2022-23 annual report to the school board, Review: 'The Out-Laws' is a mediocre comedy about bank-robbing in-laws 07/07/2023 01:59pm • In "Meet the Parents" (2000), Ben Stiller hilariously discovered that future father-in-law Robert De Niro was an ex-CIA agent. This weekend, the in-laws turn out to be nefarious bank robbers in the Netflix original comedy flick "The Out-Laws." The film follows bank manager Owen Browning (A WTOP ��� 2023 TOP Kids Awards Contest Official Rules 07/07/2023 12:02pm • NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. �� BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. �� Eligibility: Entrants who are 18 years of age or older and reside in MD, VA or D.C. may nominate a Basketball drama 'Swagger' drops season 2 on Apple TV+ 07/07/2023 07:35am • Hear our full chat on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.��� It's hard to believe that it's been a full decade since Quvenzhan�� Wallis attended the 2013 Oscars as the youngest ever Best Actress nominee at 9 years old for the must-see Sundance champ "Beasts of the Southern Wi Former Washington NFL star tackles hunger, promotes DC summer meals program 07/07/2023 05:59am • Brian Mitchell, former NFL kick returner and running back who won a Super Bowl in Washington, is helping to promote the free summer meals program in D.C. by explaining how he used to participate in meal programs when he was a kid. "From second and third grade on, I did it," Mitchell said during a