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Things you can do at home and in the car to fight seasonal allergies
Those with seasonal allergies are really feeling the pain lately, but a local allergist says there are things you can do at home and in the car to feel better. Learn more.
1 week ago -
Teen who broke into Prince George’s Co. house fatally shot
According to Prince George’s County police, Victory Mbeng, 18, of New Carrollton, was armed when he broke into a man’s home around 5:30 p.m. Mbeng was shot by the homeowner seconds after kicking down the door.
1 week ago -
Md. man charged in plot to kill pedestrians at National Harbor
Sources for AP and ABC, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it by name, say the man plotted to drive a stolen U-Haul truck into pedestrians at the tourist spot.
2 weeks ago -
Shooting in Prince George’s Co. leaves 2 men dead
Two Frederick, Maryland, men in their 20s were killed in a shooting in Capitol Heights, Maryland, around midnight Sunday.
2 weeks ago -
Contractor pleads guilty to improperly removing asbestos from Alexandria apartment
Paul Potter, vice president of Chelsea Environmental, pleaded guilty Friday to charges that he knowingly violated safety regulations while he and his team worked to remove asbestos from the Hunting Point apartment complex for $314,400 in 2014.
2 weeks ago -
Records fall, romance blooms at Cherry Blossom 10 Miler
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk brought thousands of runners from around the country to the Tidal Basin near the National Mall.
2 weeks ago -
Expected changes to Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2020
The guidelines are updated by congressional mandate every five years, and they are slated for another revision in 2020. Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires told WTOP some of the things the public can expect in the coming update.
2 weeks ago -
4DX movie theaters: traditional cinema’s savior, or passing fad?
A 4DX theater features moving seats, simulated wind, sprays of water, flashing lights throughout the theater, and even smells. WTOP’s Zeke Hartner decided to give it a try.
3 weeks ago -
3 stranded boaters rescued by Maryland State Police helicopter
Maryland State Police successfully rescued three stranded boaters by helicopter when their vessels took on water in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on Saturday night.
3 weeks ago -
Scope it Out 5K run brings road closures in DC
The Scope it Out 5K brings road closures on Sunday, March 31 in D.C.
3 weeks ago -
Fairfax Co. fire department offers fire prevention, safety tips for smokers
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is looking to break the trend of smoking-related fires with some fire safety advice for smokers.
3 weeks ago -
Prince George’s Co. police ID man killed in 2-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle crash in Brandywine left one dead and sent another to the hospital on Tuesday night.
3 weeks ago -
Can vitamins and minerals really improve your eyesight?
Sally Squires, a writer for the Lean Plate Club blog, offered some do’s and don’ts for those hoping to add vitamins and minerals to their supplements list to improve their eyesight.
3 weeks ago -
Blue Bell Ice Cream returns to Virginia after 3-year absence
In Northern Virginia, Blue Bell Ice Cream will make its return to Fredericksburg, Manassas, Culpepper and Quantico.
3 weeks ago -
Love in the air: National Zoo’s giant panda Mei Xiang enters breeding season
According to the Smithsonian National Zoo, Mei Xiang the giant panda has started to display all the telltale signs of panda mating season.
4 weeks ago
