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'What I saw was unacceptable': Immigrant group CASA backs resident lawsuit against Prince George's Co. apartment complex 12/06/2024 05:25pm • Some residents of a Prince George���s County apartment complex have filed a lawsuit against their landlords over what they describe as "an egregious failure to provide a safe, accessible, and sanitary place to live." Before residents can step inside one of the upper units at Park Tanglewood a Virginia lawmakers to consider proposal to support regional airports 12/02/2024 10:54am • Virginia lawmakers will soon consider a��bill��that could help to bring larger airlines to smaller airports and support the growth of regional airports in the commonwealth. Last session, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and lawmakers settled on a biennium budget that included several transportation��investmen History made in Southeast DC as new, affordable Barry Farm apartments open 11/22/2024 06:24am • City leaders marked a milestone in the redevelopment of the historically significant "Barry Farm" community in Southeast D.C. on Thursday as a building filled with new affordable housing officially opened its doors. It is part of a yearslong effort to fix up the neighborhood and start a new c Car Review: Chevrolet Malibu, the final gas sedan ��� for at least another year 11/18/2024 05:03am • Not long ago, the midsize sedan was the bread-and-butter for automakers. But with the popularity of the crossover and SUV, the once popular sedan class is survival of the fittest. Chevrolet is down to just one all-gas sedan and the Malibu keeps sticking around, at least for another year. It has been Prince George���s Co. passes bill creating new short term rental database 11/13/2024 08:05pm • If you fire up your Airbnb or Vrbo apps, you���ll find all kinds properties available to rent for a few days in Prince George���s County. For homeowners, it���s a way to make a few extra dollars, and for visitors from out of town, it can be a way to book something more comfortable than a stale or co Federal prosecutors drop gun conspiracy charges against Frederick County sheriff 11/13/2024 08:44am • Federal prosecutors on Tuesday dropped criminal charges against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins (R), who had been accused of using a loophole in federal law to help a local gun shop owner illegally obtain machine guns. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Goo filed a��motion to dismiss��the c Skate on! 15 ice skating rinks in DC area 11/13/2024 05:10am • If you're wondering what winter activities are worth exploring, it's time to consider ice skating, of course. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor rinks, the D.C. area offers options in many shapes and sizes. Below, find a list of some of the most notable local ice skating rinks, plus a map. Despite concerns, Prince George���s Co. Council passes new property tax credit for seniors 11/12/2024 08:39pm • It wasn���t a huge surprise when the Prince George���s County Council approved a measure to offer property tax credits for certain senior residents on top of the Homestead Credit they already get. But that doesn���t mean there aren���t concerns about the legislation, either. Under the bill pas More people aged 65+ face homelessness, Md. housing officials report 11/11/2024 04:59pm • Mission Possible founder James Roberts has noticed it, an increase in residents in their 60s and 70s seeking emergency housing at his homeless shelter in Baltimore. ���It���s kind of been that way for a few years now,��� said Roberts, 78. ���We do what we can to help them and to get them taken ca 'I can't get any help': DC low income renters plead for assistance 11/09/2024 07:09pm • Low-income D.C. renters gathered in a downtown church auditorium on Saturday afternoon to plead for help. One by one, the men and women took the microphone and spoke out about their plight. The District government has sharply cut back on emergency rental assistance. It has temporarily restricted Freebies on Election Day include Uber and Lyft rides, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and more 11/05/2024 09:20am • New York (CNN) ��� Election Day is here, and along with an ���I Voted��� sticker, some companies are offering perks from a discounted ride to the polls to a free sweet treat. While it���s illegal to reward people for voting or paying people to register to vote (as evidenced by the backlash agains Double the chances of your family surviving a house fire: Local fire departments urge checking smoke alarms this weekend 11/01/2024 03:50pm • A working smoke detector reduces the risk of a deadly fire in your home by 50%, according to national studies and local departments. With daylight saving time ending Sunday, homeowners are being reminded to do their twice-yearly checks to ensure their smoke alarms are working. "It's indisputable Gun dealer indicted with Frederick Co. sheriff found not guilty in machine gun plot 10/23/2024 05:04pm • A Maryland gun dealer who was indicted alongside Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and accused of running a scheme to purchase and rent out machine guns has been found not guilty. Robert Krop, owner of The Machine Gun Nest, had been charged with conspiracy and making false statements last ye DC voter guide: What you need to know about the 2024 election 10/22/2024 06:42am • Visit��WTOP's Election 2024 page��for comprehensive coverage. Voters in D.C. are gearing up to decide their choice for president come Election Day on Nov. 5, but there are also a number of closely watched local issues on the ballot, including seats on the D.C. Council and an initiative that could Ice rink at National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden set to reopen next month 10/22/2024 06:34am • Fall weather has been a bit touch-and-go, but D.C.-area skaters will soon be able to lace up their skates at the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden ice rink next month. The ice rink is set to reopen on Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. and will be open through the holiday season until March 2. Ice skate