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Prince George's Co. organization to host event aiding domestic violence victims 10/09/2023 07:08am • A local organization believes that building self-esteem is an invaluable tool in helping victims of domestic violence get out of dangerous relationships. I’m Bruised But Not Broken, a nonprofit organization in Prince George's County, Maryland, which provides resources and services to victims of This year's ZooLights won't be free 10/08/2023 04:43am • The Smithsonian National Zoo says its annual ZooLights event in D.C. will return from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting on Nov. 24 and continuing through Dec. 30. But it won't be free. The annual event, now in its 15th year, will cost $6 per person, and children over 2 will have to have a ticket, the What’s being done to keep Alexandria students away from local shopping plaza during school day 10/06/2023 07:41pm • Fewer major incidents involving students have occurred since Alexandria, Virginia, police and school leaders increased their presence in a local shopping center where a student was stabbed last May, some business leaders said. An Alexandria City High School student was stabbed in a fight at the B Financial literacy: Why students should learn this skill 10/06/2023 03:04pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. As a student, the start of the Fall semester often brings excitement and anticipation for the school year ahead. However, for many it may also bring financial stress and uncertainty.  Developing strong financial literacy String of thefts at Columbia Heights CVS leaves shelves bare 10/05/2023 11:35pm • Shoplifting rings have targeted a CVS store in Northwest D.C., which the company said has resulted in thefts that have left the shelves empty. On Thursday afternoon, the Columbia Heights pharmacy had a line of customers, but almost all of the shelves were empty. There were a few exceptions, such What are your legal rights during the United Auto Workers strike? 10/05/2023 08:20pm • The United Auto Workers strike may soon leave drivers stranded and in need of vehicle parts. A local expert says the strike will start to dramatically exacerbate the problem for consumers and dealers alike. "This has been going on since COVID. They had an excuse in the beginning. Now, they don't, No big Powerball prize, but 2 tickets sold in Fairfax Co. won $50K each 10/05/2023 02:35pm • While no one claimed the more than billion-dollar Powerball jackpot Wednesday, two tickets sold in Fairfax County, Virginia, raked in $50,000 each for the lucky buyers. The winning tickets were sold at a 7-Eleven on Leesburg Pike in Herndon and at a Crosspoint Market on Village Shops Drive in Fai Things to do in the DC area: Films, chocolate, fashion, Shakespeare … and more! 10/05/2023 04:04am • 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. This weekend and beyond, the calendar is chock-full of fun, including a craft fashion and home showcase, Latin culinary demonstrations and a family fes 'I just really love words': The Grammar Table takes her talents to the Lincoln Memorial 10/04/2023 09:45pm • Ellen Jovin has traveled to all 50 states with her “Grammar Table,” and on Wednesday, she set up shop at the Lincoln Memorial to share her love of words with others. “I just sit there on the street and I answer grammar questions from passersby,” Jovin told WTOP. “If people have tales of DC's public libraries launch scavenger hunt for banned books 10/04/2023 08:27pm • D.C. readers are being encouraged to search the city for six books that have been pulled from the shelves of schools and libraries in states like Texas and Florida. The scavenger hunt is one way the D.C. Public Library System is celebrating national Banned Books Week. "Libraries, as the great pro 'Harbor Halloween' brings spooky movies, pumpkin carving, pet costume contests to National Harbor 10/04/2023 01:22pm • October is a busy time for parents marking their calendars to plan fun outings for the family. Look no further than the annual "Harbor Halloween" at National Harbor on Sunday, Oct. 22. "We had a great turnout last year," director of marketing Deborah Topcik told WTOP. "Last year, we had ab Metro train with 43 on board derails outside Reagan National Airport, no reported injuries 09/29/2023 03:36pm • A Blue Line Metro train carrying 43 passengers derailed Friday morning outside Reagan National Airport after apparently hitting debris left behind on the track by another Metro train, according to the transit agency. No injuries have been reported as a result of the derailment, which happened jus Crystal City's new food-centric Water Park opens next week 09/29/2023 12:37pm • Developer JBG Smith's Water Park in Virginia's Crystal City is ready for its close-up. The 1.6-acre park will be open to the public on Oct. 6. JBG began work on redeveloping the park in early 2022, and signed on nine food operators for food kiosks lining Crystal Drive. Those chosen are a diverse Comic book shop in DC brings world of superheroes to life 09/28/2023 05:22pm • Running a D.C.-area comic book shop provides an opportunity for constant learning and exploration. It's a place where the vivid, colorful world of superheroes comes to life. "There's a big crowd for that here in D.C.," said Jacob Shapiro, owner of Fantom Comics in the District. "It's a pretty What autoworkers' strike could mean for car repairs in the DC area 09/27/2023 05:44pm • Not long after the union United Auto Workers went on strike against three big carmakers earlier this month, Precise Auto Service in Kensington, Maryland, sent an email blast to about 1,000 customers.  Many customers have been reluctant to go through with all of the shop’s recommended repairs o