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DC says a new Commanders stadium could revitalize a key part of the city. What does this economist say? 06/19/2024 09:00pm • The projected benefits of a new Washington Commanders stadium being built in D.C., which were detailed in a report the city released last week, are largely honest and reasonable, according to a University of Maryland economist who reviewed it. The city report, which analyzed the economic and comm On the verge of becoming 1st Black woman to be mayor of Alexandria, Gaskins says city has lots of challenges, needs 06/19/2024 06:58pm • The votes for the Democratic nomination for mayor of the City of Alexandria are still being counted, but Alyia Gaskins — who's leading her Democratic rivals with nearly 60% of the vote — has declared victory. On the verge of becoming the first Black woman to be the city mayor, Gaskins tol Prince George’s Co. Council reaches deal on 'rent stabilization' 06/19/2024 04:26pm • After hours of debate and numerous amendments, the Prince George’s County Council has put together its plan for what it calls "rent stabilization." The deal reached this week meets many of the demands raised by progressive advocates, leading the apartment industry to warn it will backfire in th 5 prominent DC construction companies accused of wage, benefit theft in lawsuit 06/19/2024 04:45am • D.C.'s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against five construction companies and brokers claiming they misclassified hundreds of workers, depriving them of benefits and wages. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb claims some local construction companies are "stealing" from workers. "Labor br Why it's challenging to prosecute certain elder fraud cases 06/14/2024 06:50pm • Scams targeting older adults are becoming increasingly common, and if scammers get caught, prosecuting those cases brings a distinct set of challenges, according to two attorneys in the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. In some instances, it's challenging to prosecute scams because perpetrators may Indications leaders in Prince George’s Co. say prove economy will soon boom 06/13/2024 10:00pm • Leaders in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have pointed to certain data points as proof that the economy is good and growing, though they also lament the lack of commercial tax revenue coming in compared to neighboring jurisdictions and the tough choices it creates. During the annual State of Things to do in the DC area: Museum of Graffiti, Columbia Heights Day … and more! 06/13/2024 05:55am • 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. This weekend, a space that appears to be a shoe store will open up, but no DC Council reverses cuts by mayor and passes 2025 budget 06/12/2024 10:05pm • By unanimous voice vote, the D.C. Council approved the $21 billion fiscal year 2025 budget on Wednesday, reversing budget cuts requested by Mayor Muriel Bowser. "The budget the mayor proposed was criticized as less about 'shared sacrifice' and more about cutting programs that help the last, the l In a few months, these new federal rules could speed up airline refunds 06/11/2024 04:18pm • We've all had to deal with delayed or canceled flights because of weather, equipment, or staffing problems — but new federal regulations will take effect this fall, requiring all airlines to automatically refund you when it happens. Experts say you are entitled to a full refund for the unused p Sports betting is funneling millions to Maryland’s public education programs 06/11/2024 11:50am • Maryland’s take from legal sports wagering in May was the second highest ever. The $6.9 million contribution to the state last month was 50.3% more than in May of 2023. Most of the state’s take goes to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which funds early childhood, elementary and sec VCU officials reviewing $56M payment to Richmond for failed development project, JLARC suggestions 06/08/2024 11:10pm • Officials from Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System told lawmakers on Wednesday they are reviewing an agreement to pay the city of Richmond approximately $2.5 million annually in lieu of taxes for a development that was never built, after the school paid the city, investors and dev Dulles was last year’s most expensive airport for domestic fares 06/05/2024 12:22pm • Dulles International Airport tops the list for most expensive average domestic air fares in 2023, according to annual data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. BuzzFinance ranked the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. for domestic flights based on DOT data. The average round-trip domestic far Are rent caps going to backfire in the long run in Maryland? 06/05/2024 07:26am • The issue of rent stabilization is back in the news this week after the Prince George's County Council introduced a bill that is similar in structure to the one in Montgomery County. But even before it was formally introduced, progressives on the council were balking at some of the proposals, saying Billionaire Michael Saylor pays DC $40 million in city’s largest tax-evasion settlement 06/03/2024 08:58am • Michael Saylor and Tysons, Virginia-based MicroStrategy, the company he co-founded, will pay $40 million to resolve a tax fraud lawsuit filed by the D.C. Office of the Attorney General two years ago. The suit, brought by former D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine in 2022, alleged Saylor illegally e After 2nd near miss collision at Reagan National, aviation expert says not enough was done to prevent this 06/01/2024 12:23pm • Wednesday's near ground collision of an American Airlines jet and a King Air plane at Reagan National Airport, the second close call in a month, is once again raising questions about what aviation safety experts are saying is a severe shortage of air traffic controllers nationwide. The Federal Av