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Mount Vernon is hopping with history-themed events this fall Mount Vernon is hopping with history-themed events this fall 09/14/2024 04:30am • Looking for a history-filled weekend event? There are fall events happening at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia that just might fit the bill. The fall fun fully kicks off in Mount Vernon this weekend with the Colonial Market and Fair. "We have 18th-century artisans who han DC region has a wealthier and more educated population — but also more food insecure DC region has a wealthier and more educated population — but also more food insecure 09/13/2024 02:55pm • Unemployment is low and other economic indicators all suggest that the state of the economy in the D.C. region is strong. But a new report out hints at growing problems in an increasingly unaffordable region. The 2024 Hunger Report from the Capital Area Food Bank shows that food insecurity increa Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls opens at Gaithersburg's Rio Lakefront Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls opens at Gaithersburg's Rio Lakefront 09/13/2024 11:23am • Annapolis, Maryland-based Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls has joined more than two dozen dining spots at Peterson Cos.' Rio Lakefront shopping center in Gaithersburg. It is the ninth D.C.-area location for Mason's, which opened its first restaurant in D.C.'s Dupont Circle in 2020. Mason's, which First 'shopping cart killer' trial delayed; judge OKs joint trial in deaths of two Virginia women First 'shopping cart killer' trial delayed; judge OKs joint trial in deaths of two Virginia women 09/12/2024 04:42pm • The first trial of Anthony Eugene Robinson, who is charged in the deaths of two women in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and suspected in the deaths of two additional women in Fairfax County and another one in D.C., has been postponed. Robinson was set to begin a five-day trial on Sept. 23, in connection Things to do in the DC area: Oktoberfest events, Fall Makers Market … and more! Things to do in the DC area: Oktoberfest events, Fall Makers Market … and more! 09/12/2024 07:56am • Say "prost" to the annual German celebration, Oktoberfest, this year in the D.C. region with brunches, stein-holding competitions and oompah bands. 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. They were kids when 9/11 happened. Here's why they became firefighters They were kids when 9/11 happened. Here's why they became firefighters 09/11/2024 04:51pm • Twenty-three years after almost 3,000 people were killed when terrorists hijacked passenger jets and purposefully crashed them in the worst attack on America in history, a growing number of firefighters reportedly weren't born before Sept. 11, 2001. At the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation' Pedestrian bridge project near Battlefield High School may be in jeopardy Pedestrian bridge project near Battlefield High School may be in jeopardy 09/11/2024 03:26pm • A safety improvement project that would add a pedestrian bridge along James Madison Highway near Battlefield High School in Haymarket, Virginia, may be in jeopardy. At a Prince William County Board of Supervisors meeting last week, Supervisor Bob Weir, who represents the Gainesville district, sai How this Virginia business makes chocolate a 'luxurious experience' How this Virginia business makes chocolate a 'luxurious experience' 09/11/2024 05:15am • This story is part of WTOP's Small Business September series, sponsored by EagleBank. For people looking to buy some chocolate, there are a lot of options to choose from, which means business owners who hope to make a living selling the tasty treats have their work cut out for them. At Cr How DC is using a robot to help keep track of street signs How DC is using a robot to help keep track of street signs 09/09/2024 05:05pm • Its eyes make hearts and stars, and they may wink at you as the Kiwibot roams streets across D.C. Contrary to speculation, the robot that’s been captured on social media in recent days isn’t giving out parking tickets. Instead, it’s part of a pilot program that’s helping D.C.’s Depa 'The needs are really, really enormous': High demand for volunteer tutors for DC-area students 'The needs are really, really enormous': High demand for volunteer tutors for DC-area students 09/09/2024 04:39am • With classes back in session, a major drive is underway to recruit a legion of volunteer tutors needed for students throughout the D.C. area. At the Adams Morgan Day festival on Sunday, the D.C. Tutoring and Mentoring Initiative spread word about the need for 60,000 volunteer tutors and mentors n The psychology behind the pumpkin spice frenzy The psychology behind the pumpkin spice frenzy 09/05/2024 09:00pm • There’s two types of people in your neighborhood coffee shop right now: Those who can’t get enough of pumpkin spice lattes and those who want to hurl every pumpkin to the moon. That moneymaking "flavor of the week" has turned into months, and it seems to come around sooner and sooner every year. Former Fairfax Co. schools contractor accused of taking video of students facing 2 dozen charges Former Fairfax Co. schools contractor accused of taking video of students facing 2 dozen charges 09/04/2024 05:03pm • A former Fairfax County Public Schools independent contractor accused of taking video of several students is facing two dozen charges tied to separate incidents. During a news conference Wednesday, Police Chief Kevin Davis said Arturo Elmore-Adon, 25, of Reston, has been charged with 24 felony cr 'Fashion rules are meant to be broken': Bethesda stylist on wearing white after Labor Day 'Fashion rules are meant to be broken': Bethesda stylist on wearing white after Labor Day 09/04/2024 01:20pm • Bethesda-based personal stylist Cat Bushera owns Style By Rachel and has clients across the D.C. area. The transition from summer to fall is her busiest time of the year — and wearing white after Labor Day still sparks a debate. “I get the question every year, whether it's new clients or old DNA links 'shopping cart killer' suspect to DC murder, prosecutor tells judge DNA links 'shopping cart killer' suspect to DC murder, prosecutor tells judge 09/04/2024 07:11am • The DNA of "shopping cart killer" suspect Anthony Eugene Robinson was found on the body of a D.C. woman, whose body was found in a shopping cart near Union Station in Sept. 2021, according to a Virginia prosecutor. Robinson is set to go on trial later this month in Harrisonburg for the murder o Teen charged with attempted murder in shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall Teen charged with attempted murder in shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall 09/03/2024 08:44pm • ▶ Watch Video: San Francisco DA announces charges against teen suspect in shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall A teen arrested in connection with the shooting and attempted robbery of San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall Saturday has been charged with attempted murder and other
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