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Police investigate fatal shooting in Forestville 05/16/2018 01:34pm • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County police said a man was fatally shot late Wednesday morning in Forestville, Maryland. Police received reports at about 11 a.m. Wednesday of a man shot in the 3200 block of Walters Lane, near the Penn Mar shopping center. When officers arrived, they found a man Tuesday's flash flooding leaves its mark on Frederick, Md. 05/16/2018 12:19pm • FREDERICK, Md. — The YMCA of Frederick County was among several buildings in and around Frederick, Maryland, that were damaged by severe weather and flash flooding that hit the area Tuesday night. "It is significant damage," said the facility's CEO Chris Colville. "We got about half a dozen pum DC area named top place to visit this summer 05/16/2018 11:51am • WASHINGTON — The D.C. area has been named the No. 1 summer destination, based on travel costs, hotel and restaurant prices, and the number of attractions and activities on offer for visitors. The WalletHub study analyzed the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. across a number of factors 7 ETFs to Target Tech 05/15/2018 08:00pm • Many tech stocks are pushing ahead.Technology is undeniably one of the most dynamic sectors of the market. But within tech itself, many investors are sometimes surprised to see such a big difference in performance between companies. For every stock like cloud communications firm Twilio (ticker: TWLO 10 Tips for Rolling Over a 401(k) When You Change Jobs 05/15/2018 08:00pm • Rollover optionsEach time you change jobs you need to decide what to do with the money in your 401(k) plan. While you can typically leave the money in a former employer's 401(k) plan, there's also an opportunity to transfer your retirement savings to an individual retirement account or a new 401(k) Former Fairfax Co. teacher charged with having inappropriate relationship with teen 05/15/2018 05:47pm • WASHINGTON — A former Fairfax County, Virginia teacher has been charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a student more than three years ago. Timothy Threlkeld, 40, of Manassas, Virginia was charged with four counts of taking indecent liberties with a child while he was a shop tea Tom Wolfe, author of 'The Right Stuff,' dies 05/15/2018 11:08am • NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Wolfe, the white-suited wizard of “New Journalism” who exuberantly chronicled American culture from the Merry Pranksters through the space race before turning his satiric wit to such novels as “The Bonfire of the Vanities” and “A Man in Full,” has died. He was 88. Flood immerses roads, cars as heavy rains soak Md.'s Frederick Co. 05/15/2018 10:26am • WASHINGTON — The worst is over, but the chance of flooding remains in Frederick County on Wednesday after flash floods inundated the area Tuesday night. "We could be looking at some more flooding problems between now and the end of the workweek," said Storm Team 4 meteorologist Matt Ritter. Easton B&B, circa 1790, hits market for $1.3M 05/15/2018 08:25am • WASHINGTON — The historic Bartlett Pear Inn in Easton, Maryland is on the market for $1.295 million. The home was built in 1790 and is currently being operated as a bed and breakfast. The Inn, at 28 Harrison St. South in the center of town and near Easton's shops and restaurants, is listed Lettuce down: Best ways to avoid food-borne illness 05/15/2018 04:09am • WASHINGTON — The latest E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona, highlights the importance of food safety from the farm to the kitchen. Sally Squires, who writes for the Lean Plate Club™ blog, noted numbers from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention th Alexandria man charged with two murders in Loudoun Co. hookah bar 05/14/2018 07:14pm • STERLING, Va. — Loudoun County detectives arrested 34-year-old Hassan Gailani of Alexandria, Virginia, for a double homicide early Monday morning at a hookah bar in Sterling, Virginia. Gailani has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and possession of a firearm during the commis 15 Beautiful French Riviera Places to Visit 05/13/2018 08:00pm • Experience memorable views of the Mediterranean and scenic coastal towns in the Cote d'Azur.The French Riviera, or Cote d'Azur, is known for its captivating scenery, Provencal culture and cuisine, charming villages and overall joie de vivre. As one of the most alluring regions in France, it's the pe DC-area freebies and deals for Mother's Day 05/11/2018 10:23pm • WASHINGTON — Don't forget: Sunday is Mother's Day. Check out WTOP's list of Mother's Day freebies and deals, which includes a free movie singalong, free entrees, free museum admission and free mimosas. Things to do ALEXANDRIA MUSEUMS: Three museums in Alexandria are offering free admis Last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas 05/11/2018 01:21pm • WASHINGTON — You love your mom; you really do. But sometimes procrastination beats love and proper gift-planning. If you’ve left your Mother’s Day gift shopping to the last minute this year, here are some ideas for presents that will save you in a jiffy. Ushering in a restaurant renaissance: 14th Street spot celebrates 15 years 05/11/2018 12:45am • WASHINGTON — With its popular coffee shops, retail shops, restaurants and bars, it’s hard to imagine the intersection of 14th and T streets in Northwest D.C. as anything but a bustling city corridor. But Jonathan Fain said 15 years ago, it was an “uncharted area.” “People tended to