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DC residents, businesses sound off on proposed Capital One Arena deal 11/14/2024 05:10pm • The D.C. Council held its first hearing on the mayor's proposed deal with Monumental Sports and Entertainment that centers on the future of Capital One Arena and the area around the facility. About two dozen people were scheduled to testify on the pros and cons of the plan, which includes the cit Loudoun Co. could lower rates on car tax, eliminate vehicle license fee 11/14/2024 10:22am • Few people are happy to receive a tax bill ��� Loudoun County in Virginia has taken a step that could reduce the amount residents pay on the unpopular car tax. "It's something that hits you twice a year, you kinda know that it's coming, but you kinda forget about it," said Matt Letourneau, chair Despite concerns, Prince George���s Co. Council passes new property tax credit for seniors 11/12/2024 08:39pm • It wasn���t a huge surprise when the Prince George���s County Council approved a measure to offer property tax credits for certain senior residents on top of the Homestead Credit they already get. But that doesn���t mean there aren���t concerns about the legislation, either. Under the bill pas Discover the benefits of Fairfax County Commuter Services 11/08/2024 10:54am • This content is provided by Fairfax County Transportation Demand Management. As businesses across Fairfax County continue to evolve, providing employees with commuting options that are affordable, convenient and environmentally friendly has become increasingly important. Fairfax County Commut Trump Impact: After Republican victories, DC braces for more fighting between Congress and local lawmakers 11/08/2024 06:00am • This story is part of WTOP���s ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. D.C. officials are bracing for more clashes with lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the near future, as Republicans are set to take control of the White House and the U.S 'From a landfill to a landmark': Rose Gaming Resort Casino is now open in Northern Virginia 11/07/2024 08:45pm • The long-awaited Rose Gaming Resort casino finally opened in Dumfries, Virginia, this week. The Rose, which was first slated to open by the end of 2023, experienced several delays throughout construction. It's a $460 million casino and hotel that its supporters say will create hundreds of Trump Impact: Largest Maryland county assesses future economic effect of presidential election 11/07/2024 09:34am • This story is part of WTOP���s ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. The largest Maryland county, Montgomery County, also has the biggest federal government workforce in the state. With around 95,000 federal, state and county employe What financial planners will be watching for during Trump's second term 11/07/2024 05:31am • America has decided to bring former President Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term and that decision, along with other election results, is getting the attention of financial planners. Barry Glassman of Virginia-based Glassman Wealth Services said while the early reaction from g Narrow win for Virginia Democrat in competitive race for US House 11/05/2024 06:35pm • About 24 hours after polls closed, a tight congressional race in Northern Virginia has been called for Democrat Eugene Vindman. Vindman will represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House, securing Democrats a win in one of the most highly-anticipated congressional races in the 'There's a beauty in our democracy': Voters head to polls across DC, Maryland and Virginia to cast their ballots in high-stakes election 11/05/2024 04:30pm • Listen live to WTOP on air at 103.5 FM or online and check back on this page as results come in. Election Day 2024 has arrived and polls in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are now open as voters across the U.S. choose between a former president and a current vice president as their next commander Virginia Election 2024 results (live updates) 11/05/2024 02:00am • Voters in Virginia are casting ballots to elect members of Congress and to voice their pick for the next president of the United States. Virginia's election results will be posted as they come in after polls close Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more on what's happening in your neighborhood, check out t This 'yes' or 'no' question is on every single ballot across Virginia 10/31/2024 03:15pm • Sign up for WTOP���s Election Desk weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date through Election Day 2024 with the latest developments in this historic presidential election cycle. Voters across Virginia will see different candidates for the U.S. House and other positions on their ballot based on where t Maryland pays out $5.4 million following IRS audit 10/31/2024 10:12am • The taxman cometh for everyone. Even the state. For the first time in memory ��� perhaps ever ��� the Internal Revenue Service audited Maryland government. And it turns out Maryland taxpayers owe Uncle Sam at least $5.4 million for tax year 2020. ���This is a new one,��� Comptroller Bro What���s on the line in Northern Va. on Election Day? Here are the races to watch 10/25/2024 05:42am • In the shadow of a historic presidential race, Virginians are voting to elect future members of Congress, with several of those races expected to have narrow paths to victory. Analysts and polls indicate Vice President Kamala Harris has a lead over former President Donald Trump in Virginia. That What DC's plan to buy, renovate Capital One Arena could mean for Chinatown 10/22/2024 01:27pm • D.C.'s proposed plan to buy and help fund renovations at Capital One Arena could help revitalize the surrounding Chinatown and Gallery Place neighborhoods, according to Michael Faulkender, dean's professor of finance at the University of Maryland. On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser detailed a pla