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Block.one chooses Arlington for new headquarters, bringing 170 new jobs 09/24/2019 09:46am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday announced that Block.one, a provider of blockchain software, will invest $10 million and establish its U Q&A: Grizabella makes 'Memories' in 'Cats' tour at Kennedy Center 09/24/2019 01:01am • Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats" remains one of the most iconic shows in Broadway history, winning seven Tonys, including Best Musical of 1981. It's become so popular that there will be a new movie version this December, starring Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Rebel Wilson, Judi Dench and Taylor Sw Today in History: Sept. 24 09/24/2019 12:00am • Today is Tuesday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2019. There are 98 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On September 24, 1976, former hostage Patricia Hearst was sentenced to seven years in prison for her part in a 1974 bank robbery in San Francisco carried out by the Symbionese L Marylanders support more education funding but know little of Kirwan Commission 09/23/2019 10:45am • Marylanders are willing to pay more for public education, but are largely unaware of a reform effort that would dramatically boost state education spending, according to polling from Goucher College. About 70 percent of Maryland adults say the state spends too little on public education – and 7 Today in History: Sept. 20 09/20/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 20, 2001, during an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush announced a new Cabinet-level office to fortify homeland security and named Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge its director After 'momentous' DC statehood hearing, supporters march to unify cause 09/19/2019 11:30pm • The first congressional hearing in more than 25 years on whether D.C. should become the nation’s 51st state began Thursday with supporters claiming that the proposal has more support than it has had in a generation. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, presided over the House Committe 5 consequences of an early 401(k) withdrawal 09/19/2019 10:00am • Taking money out of a 401(k) plan before age 59 1/2 often results in taxes and penalties. Investors who take early 401(k) withdrawals also miss out on the investment returns they could have earned if they left the money in the account. Here's what happens if you withdraw money from your 401(k) ac 5 fall getaways in the DC area 09/19/2019 12:05am • With its tolerable temperatures and fabulous foliage, fall is the perfect time of year for a weekend getaway. D.C.-based travel writer Jess Moss has a few ideas that will keep you close to home, but take you worlds away. Sand and surf in the offseason Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mea Virginia looks at paving, bridge plan changes 09/18/2019 04:00am • Pothole-pocked neighborhood streets, at least the busiest ones, could get more of a focus in Virginia’s repaving efforts if a new policy moves forward and more money is found. In addition, the Virginia Department of Transportation is looking at significant changes to how it addresses bridge pro Today in History: Sept. 18 09/18/2019 12:30am • Today is Wednesday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2019. There are 104 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 18, 1793, President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol. On this date: In 1850, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act, which created a It’s not too late to plan for the tax season ahead 09/16/2019 04:40am • When it comes to planning for tax season, a late start is better than never — and as the final quarter of the year approaches, here are some things to ensure you are ready to roll in April of 2020. The best place to start? Going digital, according to Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News chief business and Today in History: Sept. 16 09/16/2019 12:00am • Today is Monday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2019. There are 106 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 16, 2001, President George W. Bush, speaking on the South Lawn of the White House, said there was ``no question'' Osama bin Laden and his followers were the prime suspe Former director of military charity sentenced to 1 year in prison for fraud, tax evasion 09/15/2019 03:21pm • FILE — Armed Forces Foundation President Patricia Driscoll is shown during an interview at the Venetian hotel-casino Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/ Ronda Churchill) The former director of a major military charity was sentenced to a year and a day in prison on Friday for stealin 'Nation is getting fatter': With obesity rates increasing nationally, how does DC area weigh in? 09/12/2019 06:37am • Obesity rates are increasing in the U.S. (Courtesy Trust for America's Health) While obesity rates in D.C., Maryland and Virginia aren’t as bad as they are in some other states, they’re worse than they used to be. And that's the case for every other state around the country. The new repor Zimmerman, Strasburg lead Nationals past Twins 6-2 09/12/2019 01:41am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Washington Nationals relied on a couple of old standbys for an important victory toward their postseason push. The Minnesota Twins, thinned out for the moment by a long list of injuries, could use someone healthy players to lean on. Ryan Zimmerman homered and drove in