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New policy at a DC mall aims to cut down on unaccompanied minors in stores New policy at a DC mall aims to cut down on unaccompanied minors in stores 12/15/2023 08:55pm • A new policy at the DC USA mall in Columbia Heights aims to cut down on unaccompanied minors in its stores. Signs posted on the mall’s front entrance, and in front of stores like Target and Burlington Coat Factory, are crystal clear: Under the new policy, shoppers under 18 will now need to be a WATCH: Mariah Carey stops by Library of Congress, receives recognition for hit Christmas song WATCH: Mariah Carey stops by Library of Congress, receives recognition for hit Christmas song 12/15/2023 04:10pm • This time of year, Mariah Carey’s voice is heard nationwide in shopping malls, at parties and anywhere else Christmas music is played. Her hit holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” is so popular that it was added to the National Recording Registry earlier this year. And How to protect your purchases this holiday season with credit cards How to protect your purchases this holiday season with credit cards 12/15/2023 02:05pm • Last-minute shoppers will be flocking to D.C.-area stores this weekend looking for good deals. But experts recommend using credit cards instead of cash to buy those holiday gifts. "When you use a credit card, you automatically get incredibly strong consumer protections that you don't get when RAK Brewing Co. opens in Frederick hoping to inspire 'Random Acts of Kindness' RAK Brewing Co. opens in Frederick hoping to inspire 'Random Acts of Kindness' 12/15/2023 04:10am • Frederick, Maryland, has become a true craft beer destination located just an hour from both D.C. and Baltimore. This weekend, the historic town will be “hopping" even more as RAK Brewing Co. opens this Friday, Dec. 15. "Frederick is a huge destination," co-owner Steve McIntyre told WTOP Family that owns Laurel doughnut shop hit by car 'humbled' by outpouring of support Family that owns Laurel doughnut shop hit by car 'humbled' by outpouring of support 12/14/2023 09:00pm • An online fundraiser for a Maryland doughnut shop that was recently crashed into by a car surpassed its goal of $10,000 this week as the family that owns the small business works to reopen. "It makes me personally feel grateful for the community especially during the holidays," said Sean Kwon, wh WTOP space reporter says the Geminids meteor shower did not disappoint WTOP space reporter says the Geminids meteor shower did not disappoint 12/14/2023 12:53pm • The 2023 Geminid meteor shower was quite the sky show from Central Virginia for anyone who was looking up. I observed the sky for five hours — 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. EST — using two cameras and taking 1,249 pictures. My initial review of these pictures has found 12 of them caught the Geminid Things to do in the DC area: Kwanzaa celebration, ARTECHOUSE displays … and more! Things to do in the DC area: Kwanzaa celebration, ARTECHOUSE displays … and more! 12/14/2023 04:34am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. In Suitland, Maryland, arts-based organization Creative Suitland will host Sirens, Santa and lots of smiles as kids get to shop with a cop in Prince George's County Sirens, Santa and lots of smiles as kids get to shop with a cop in Prince George's County 12/13/2023 03:17pm • There was a parade of police cars, many of them with sirens blaring, coming down Route 450 in Landover Hills, Maryland, and making a turn toward Walmart. Leading the way on a police motorcycle was the big guy, Santa, himself. Ten years ago, it was about 10 kids big, but this year, Prince Geor Deal to bring Wizards, Capitals arena to Virginia needs approval from lawmakers. Will they give it? Deal to bring Wizards, Capitals arena to Virginia needs approval from lawmakers. Will they give it? 12/13/2023 01:50pm • The tentative agreement between Virginia and Monumental Sports & Entertainment that would move the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals from D.C. to Alexandria is not a done deal yet. The proposal calls for the creation of a $2 billion development in the Potomac Yard Downtown DC businesses concerned about upcoming Metro Red Line partial closure Downtown DC businesses concerned about upcoming Metro Red Line partial closure 12/12/2023 11:49pm • Those who run theaters, restaurants and retail stores in D.C. are concerned about Metro partially closing the Red Line downtown during the height of the holiday season, but Metro said it's the best time to get the important work done. To repair tracks and tunnels, Red Line service will be halted Congressional hearing looks into GSA's decision to choose Greenbelt for FBI home Congressional hearing looks into GSA's decision to choose Greenbelt for FBI home 12/12/2023 03:34pm • The decision by the General Services Administration to choose Greenbelt over Springfield to be the home of the new FBI Headquarters has generated outrage from lawmakers in Virginia as well as top FBI officials, who have raised questions about the process that led to the decision. Members of Congr Even a little Christmas gift-induced credit card debt will be a Grinch Even a little Christmas gift-induced credit card debt will be a Grinch 12/12/2023 02:43pm • We all want to buy presents for our loved ones, but take care when racking up credit card debt. The consequence of spending a little more money before Christmas might catch up with your credit score after New Year's. "It is probably more the norm than the exception that people take on additional WATCH: Enchant Christmas turns Nats Park into winter wonderland for holiday home run WATCH: Enchant Christmas turns Nats Park into winter wonderland for holiday home run 12/12/2023 04:01am • It hits a home run every December, magically transforming Nationals Park into a winter wonderland. The annual holiday event "Enchant Christmas" returns to the nation's capital now through Dec. 31. "We started this whole thing in 2016 with one event we're in seven cities this year," vice p The Heights food hall opens in Chevy Chase Monday The Heights food hall opens in Chevy Chase Monday 12/11/2023 01:00pm • The long-delayed The Heights food hall, with a healthy mix of culinary choices, opens at 5 p.m. Monday, with food stalls operated by seasoned chefs and aspiring entrepreneurs. Common Plate Hospitality calls it a culinary incubator. The Heights, a 10,500-square-foot food hall with a variety of foo DC man arrested on child porn charges after soliciting minor on Snapchat, police say DC man arrested on child porn charges after soliciting minor on Snapchat, police say 12/10/2023 10:12am • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have arrested a D.C. man who is accused of producing child pornography and soliciting a minor over Snapchat. Now, detectives are looking for possible additional victims. The incident was first reported when parents told police their child was speaking with a ma
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