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Extended heat wave continues Thursday with triple-digit temps possible over the weekend 06/20/2024 02:50pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. The DC area faced some scorching temperatures Thursday and Friday doesn't look to be any better. Friday will see the area under a heat alert with temperatures expected to peak in the 90s during the afternoon, but it will feel like the 'Like treasure hunting': Big warehouse in Maryland that offers DIYers cheap household goods gets hefty federal grant 06/19/2024 02:55pm • Tucked away near some railroad tracks between Hyattsville and Bladensburg in Maryland is a giant reuse warehouse called Community Forklift, filled with household goods, where budget conscious "do-it-yourselfers" go to save a few bucks on whatever they need. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Simply greed': Washington Commanders to pay $1.3M settlement in Va. season ticket lawsuit 06/18/2024 04:40pm • It was no minor accounting error that kept Washington Commanders fans from getting their security deposits back for tickets to upcoming games. "It was simply greed," said Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Miyares said he applauded the new owners of the team who recognized that they "inheri Too much caffeine? Doctor alerts parents and teens to the dangers 06/17/2024 05:45am • Do you know what your teen is drinking? If they’re enjoying coffee, energy drinks and bubble teas, they might be drinking too much caffeine. “I see teens going on group dates to coffee shops and they have a favorite coffee drink that they enjoy,” said Dr. Christina Brown, a pediatrician wit 2 dead after shooting at car meetup in Prince George's Co. 06/14/2024 12:42pm • Two men are dead after a shooting at a car meetup in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on Thursday night — and police are offering a $25,000 reward for information. The shooting happened about 11:45 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of the Manokeek Village shopping center on Berry Road in Acco 'The next great neighborhood along the waterfront': How a Commanders stadium could revitalize DC 06/13/2024 09:55pm • A new Washington Commanders stadium would bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue to D.C., according to a report commissioned by Mayor Muriel Bowser and released publicly Thursday. The 71-page report estimates that a 65,000-seat NFL stadium in the city would lead to $1.26 billi Police ID 62-year-old pedestrian killed in Southeast DC; search continues for hit-and-run driver who struck married couple 06/13/2024 03:05pm • D.C. police have identified the man who was killed during a hit-and-run Wednesday afternoon in Southeast; his wife was also injured in the crash but is expected to survive. Officers have found the suspect's vehicle but are still searching for the driver, D.C. police said Thursday. Alton Kelly, The owner of their favorite wine shop was battling brain cancer. This Virginia couple bought the store to keep it open 06/12/2024 02:43pm • Brittany and Alan Alexander remember the first time when they walked into the Ashburn Wine Shop, in Ashburn, Virginia, about five years ago. "Good vibes, great atmosphere — the owner, he was amazing," Alan Alexander said. "People came in to see him, really, because he'd connect with everybo Georgetown's Call Your Mother bagel shop may get shut down 06/12/2024 08:47am • Call Your Mother in Georgetown. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) You may see long lines stretching out of the vibrant pink corner house in D.C.’s Georgetown. They are patrons of Call Your Mother, a jew-ish deli, but they may not be able to visit in the future because the popular shop faces closure. Call Fairfax Co. police cracking down on illegal street takeovers 06/11/2024 04:03pm • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are cracking down on street takeovers as part of a summer crime prevention initiative aimed at being proactive and keeping communities safe. The first wave of the program, which started earlier this month, is focused on street takeovers and bars and restaurants DC's Rainbow History Project reflects on 60 years of LGBTQ history ahead of World Pride 06/10/2024 05:54am • A D.C. organization has been documenting the history of the LGBTQ community in the District since 2000. This year, that same organization told WTOP of its plans to share the region's history ahead of next year's World Pride celebration. Vincent Slatt, Director of Archiving at the Rainbow History Prince William County's first dedicated, indoor pickleball club opens this weekend 06/08/2024 11:54pm • Indoor pickleball company Dill Dinkers opened its first location in Virginia on Saturday in Manassas Mall. The 16,485-square-foot facility features six indoor cushioned courts with fences, an event space, a ball machine, a pro shop, and a reservation system powered by CourtReserve for members and 'The two were a fixture in downtown Bethesda': Popular dog who rides on the back of owner’s bike dies 06/07/2024 11:03pm • When Richard Hoye rode his bike around downtown Bethesda, Maryland, his black Labrador retriever, Rudder, would be right behind him in a pedicab. Hoye, 68, and Rudder were the best of buddies for 14 years until Rudder passed away on Wednesday, leaving not only Hoye, but many in the downtown Bethe 2 suspects charged in murder at District Heights car meetup held without bond 06/07/2024 10:00pm • Two men charged with murder at an illegal car meetup last month in the District Heights area of Maryland were ordered to be held without bond Friday. The killing of 26-year-old John Phipps happened shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. The shooting followed several reports of drag racing and g Data Doctors: Forgotten Windows password options 06/07/2024 06:46pm • Q: I’ve forgotten the password for my Windows laptop and can’t get in. What are my options? A: Digital security is a challenge for every company to manage as they try to balance security with usability for its users. If a forgotten password is easily reset, it’s not much of a security ba