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DMV Download from WTOP News‘It is a big deal:’ Why Virginia’s state elections matterVirginia’s off-season election cycle is up and running with early voting starting on September 22. The previous election in the Commonwealth ushered in a new era of state politics — turning Virginia from blue to purple. But since the election of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2021, a lot has changed like the fall of Roe v. Wade. To better understand the 2023 election and its local and national implications, we bring in WTOP reporter Nick Iannelli. He’s been covering the Youngkin administration from day one and Virginia politics more broadly. Nick tells us the state of play and what he expect...
2023-09-2022 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsChronic absenteeism: Kids are skipping class more and moreStudents are filing back into cafeterias, gymnasiums and classrooms — but not as many as before. In the last three years, absenteeism has gone up and up nationally and locally. More and more students aren’t showing up to class consistently. To better understand this concerning trend we turn to WTOP Reporter Kate Ryan, who formerly taught high school at Montgomery County Public Schools. Ryan tells us what is going on here, why it matters, and what’s being done to reverse chronic absenteeism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Pr...
2023-08-3018 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC Attorney General on Commanders, crime and hidden feesDC’s top prosecutor has had a busy start as Attorney General between the city’s forsaken criminal code, rising crime rates and the tall stack of pending cases left by his predecessor, Karl Racine. In an exclusive interview with WTOP, DC Attorney General Brain Schwalb talks about his first 90 days in office, where pending lawsuits — such as the suits against the Commanders and January 6 rioters — and how he plans to lead his office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
2023-03-2926 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsUnderstanding bank runs, failures and delayed paychecksCompass Coffee baristas kept the caffeine flowing this week, but their paychecks froze after the DC startup’s bank – Silicon Valley Bank – failed on March 10. A spokesman from the local coffee house said all employees got their wages by March 13 after the federal government stepped in to backstop all the money deposited at the failed bank. And while this move by the government gave many a sigh of relief, questions remain about what this bank failure means for the economy. This week, WTOP financial contributor Barry Glassman, President of Glassman Wealth Services, explains what happened to Silicon Valley Bank, why Co...
2023-03-1522 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsAbandoned graves ignite reckoning over slavery at Md. churchSacred Heart Chapel in Bowie, Maryland is the birthplace of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It’s where John Carroll was elected the first bishop in the newly formed country. It’s a history parishioners hold with pride. But there’s also shame. Carroll also ran a tobacco plantation that enslaved African Americans. This year, newly discovered graves – that are believed to be the burial ground of slaves – ignited a reckoning at Sacred Heart Chapel. WTOP's John Domen takes us to this site and shares the voices of priests, church-goers and descendants — each trying to honor the forgotte...
2023-03-0816 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWTOP Class of ‘90: Three radio greats depart after 32 yearsBruce Alan, Debra Feinstein and Kristi King all got hired at WTOP in the same month in 1990. Now, these three radio greats reflect on their 32 years at WTOP as they all depart the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center in the same month – December 2022. We go back in time with Bruce, Debra and Kristi talking about their careers, favorite memories, and what message they have to all the listeners who have heard them for three decades.
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2022-12-2826 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsCommanders try to fix botched Sean Taylor memorialCommanders fans are up in arms for a few reasons. First, their team lost yesterday – in Primetime – on an official’s controversial call. Then, the design of the team’s memorial to a beloved player killed years ago fell flat. WTOP’s Sports Director George Wallace tells us why fans, and former players, were underwhelmed by the memorial to Sean Taylor and what went wrong in the game against the New York Giants. Then, Megan and Luke discuss how they approach New Year’s resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy...
2022-12-1916 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC scrambles to staff hospitals as tridemic surgesHospitals in our area are struggling to keep up with increasing respiratory patients amid a mounting nurse staff shortage. Today, city officials are meeting with the D.C. Hospital Association to figure out whether a legislative move could help at all. WTOP’s Scott Gelman fills us in on what to expect. Then, Dr. Glenn Wortmann, chief of Infectious Diseases, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center tells us how best to get through this holiday season without getting the flu, RSV or COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at...
2022-12-1519 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsHow to ban a book — The process begins in Frederick Co. schoolsThere’s growing interest in Frederick County, Maryland to examine what books kids have access to in school libraries, and potentially remove some of them. Nearly 1,000 people have signed up to be on a committee to decide which of the 35 books gets to stay. WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us where the process goes from here. Plus, we have some big news to share about the podcast — we are going weekly! Megan and Luke talk about the details of the change and when it’ll happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Pr...
2022-12-1317 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsEthics and artificial intelligence — talking to ChatGPTArtificial intelligence or AI, whether you notice it or not, is becoming a bigger part of our lives. Its increasing presence in the technology we all interact with has prompted lawmakers – like D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine – to push for creating ground rules on how corporations and even individuals can use it. But what is AI? For answers, we turn to WTOP Engineer David Mundschenk, who knows a thing or two about AI. He explains what it is and then we have a “conversation” with a new AI called ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
2022-12-0923 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsHow Commanders’ Snyder misled NFL & congressional investigationsThe House committee tasked with investigating Commanders’ owner Daniel Snyder didn’t hold back in a scathing report today — finding that Snyder withheld information, was deliberately vague, and potentially misled to the committee and to the NFL in what information he revealed about previous sexual assault investigations and settlements in the past. WTOP Congressional Correspondent Mitchell Miller gives us the upshot on the findings of the members’ 14-month investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
2022-12-0824 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsExit Interview: Dr. Anthony FauciWith the retreat of the pandemic, also comes the departure of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is stepping away as director of the NIH and the public arena after three intense years serving as the “nation’s doctor.” Dr Fauci joins us to reflect on his time in the limelight and what’s ahead. Plus, we get WTOP’s entertainment editor Jason Fraley’s picks for what to see in the theater, in concert and in your living room this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at ht...
2022-12-0724 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsExit Interview: Dr. Anthony FauciWith the retreat of the pandemic, also comes the departure of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is stepping away as director of the NIH and the public arena after three intense years serving as the “nation’s doctor.” Dr. Fauci joins us to reflect on his time in the limelight and what’s ahead. Plus, we get WTOP’s entertainment editor Jason Fraley’s picks for what to see in the theater, in concert and in your living room this holiday season.
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2022-12-0724 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsMetro’s plan for computer-driven trainsHow much will it cost to ride the Metro next year? It’s really anyone's guess with CEO and GM Randy Clarke proposing fare hikes, D.C. council members pushing to make buses free in the District and WMATA hoping to bring back autonomous trains. WTOP’s Luke Lukert tells us about the changes ahead. Then we hear about his surprising talent that has saved his friends thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
2022-12-0616 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsHow Md. man fought DC speeding ticket for 3 years — and wonWhen one Maryland driver got a $100 speeding ticket from the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles in 2019, he didn’t pay the fine like hundreds of thousands of drivers do every year. He decided to fight it. He took his case all the way to the District’s highest court and won. WTOP’s Jack Moore explains how the court ruling could change how you can contest a speeding ticket in D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
2022-12-0223 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWTOP’s Neal Augenstein on his cancer diagnosisIt all started with a nagging cough. Months later, our Neal Augenstein has recently shared he is fighting lung cancer. We spend the episode with Neal, discussing his diagnosis, the plan for his treatment, and his choice to share the news publicly. Plus, he tells us how he’s continuing to voice stories despite his new challenges. Neal, Megan and Luke also discuss his widely undiagnosed form of cancer and why doctors across the U.S. are pushing for increased screenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at ht...
2022-11-2924 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsPlane tangled in power lines — how first responders made the rescueFirst responders share new details into how a single-engine plane crashed into high voltage power lines near the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Maryland — knocking out power to nearly 100,000 customers Sunday night and forcing county schools to close. Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein explains how they went about untangling the plane, securing it and rescuing the two people on board. Plus, WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us about nearby residents’ long standing safety concerns when it comes to the oversight and noise at the regional airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesS...
2022-11-2821 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC teachers thankful for a potential pay raiseThere’s finally an agreement between teachers and the DC School system on a contract just weeks before the Washington Teachers’ Union was set to take the issue to court. WTOP’s Scott Gelman shares the details about what D.C. teachers can expect from their first contract in three years, plus why their students have to show a negative covid test to return Monday. And Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources wants your recipes. It’s efforting to create a holiday cookbook for meals that are prepared with wild-caught food, including plants. WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us why someone who...
2022-11-2320 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWhy Maryland bet on mobile sports gamblingOnline sports betting in Maryland will be legal and available starting Wednesday. This move marks the end of a years-long campaign to fully legalize sports gambling in the Old Line State, which just two years ago did not allow the controversial practice. WTOP Reporter John Domen has reported on the issue in Maryland ever since the Supreme Court got rid of a nationwide ban on athletic betting in 2018. Domen tells us why Maryland bet on sports gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
2022-11-2220 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘Coward’ — Victim reacts to death of ‘Potomac River Rapist’ suspectOver the weekend, Giles Warrick — the man accused of being the so-called Potomac River Rapist — was found dead in a DC jail cell. DC police say he killed himself days before he was set to stand trial for the 1998 raping and killing a young woman and talented scientist. We hear from Paul Wagner, host of WTOP’s “American Nightmare: Unknown Subject.” He’s been following this case for years. Paul tells us what we know about Warrick’s death and how the victims of the Potomac River Rapist are responding to it.
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2022-11-2121 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWhy sh*t mattersSaturday, Nov. 19 is World Toilet Day, a day officially recognized and observed by the United Nations to raise awareness of the 3.6 billion people without access to managed sanitation. Going to the bathroom is not something people think about or want to think about, but for many people in the world, including in the D.C. area, potty planning takes up a lot of their time. WTOP’s Abigail Constantino tells us what’s being done in DC to increase public bathroom access and decrease the stigma around going to the bathroom.
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2022-11-1813 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘It felt like an earthquake:’ What we know about the Md. condo explosionA day after an explosion and fire tore through the Potomac Oaks Condominium building in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Wednesday morning, officials said 14 were injured and they still aren’t sure if anyone died in the blast. WTOP’s John Domen reports from the scene as crews search through the rubble. We also hear a heroic story of a man who saved four people from the flames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-11-1716 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWitness details UVA shooting as suspect appears in courtDuring the suspect’s first court appearance, prosecutors released new details on what happened during a shooting at the University of Virginia that left three students dead and two injured Sunday night. WTOP’s Luke Lukert joins us from a courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia with the latest information on the shooting and how the UVA community is dealing with this tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-11-1616 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsSilver Lining: Metrorail finally gets riders to Dulles airportIt’s a day D.C.-area residents and more specifically Dulles International Airport travelers have been waiting on for years, if not decades. The Silver Line extension opened up to rail passengers — four years behind schedule. The six new rail stations connect the Metrorail system to Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County, Virginia. WTOP’s Nick Iannelli went to the opening ceremony and tells us how these new Metro stations will impact the region. Plus, we hear how WTOP’s Jessica Kronzer got tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
2022-11-1520 minDMV Download from WTOP News227-year-old Md. almanack makes winter weather predictionSince 1797, the Hagers-Town Town and Country Almanack has provided residents in our area a 16-month weather forecast. The almanack’s prognosticator and WTOP meteorologist Chad Merrill joins the show to give his prediction of how much snow we will get this winter and when to expect the white stuff. Plus, WTOP engineer David Mundschenk tells us why vinyl is making a comeback in this digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-11-1424 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘A magical wall:’ Vietnam Veterans Memorial marks 40 yearsForty years after the Vietnam Veterans Memorial first opened to the public, millions still flock to the spot on D.C.’s National Mall. Some are there to search for the names of their loved ones, while others leave tokens or letters. But when it was first unveiled to the public, the memorial was criticized as ugly and unpatriotic. WTOP’s Kate Ryan takes us back in time, walks us through the history of the wall and shares the stories of those who feel the magic of the memorial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
2022-11-1115 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC sues Commanders, Dan Snyder and NFLD.C.’s attorney general Karl Racine on Thursday announced that he has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. WTOP’s John Domen breaks down the lawsuit, what it means and what it might reveals about the investigation into sexual harrassment and misconduct at the Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-11-1016 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘Make democracy happen’ – Veterans step in amid poll worker shortageOn this Election Day eve, many jurisdictions are facing a problem — there are not enough poll workers. WTOP’s Kate Ryan spoke to veterans who are part of an organization stepping up to serve at polling places across our region that are understaffed. Then, Luke shares a story of a freak accident that doctors say isn’t uncommon.
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2022-11-0717 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsCramming for the midterms: Md. governor hopefuls on economy, tollsIn our series ‘Cramming for the midterms,’ we look at Maryland’s race for governor. The Governor’s mansion in Annapolis is up for grabs this midterm election and the two candidates, Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox, have very different visions for the Old Line State. WTOP’s Kate Ryan talked to both men about their plans for education, transportation and the economy among other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
2022-11-0325 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsIs Dan Snyder selling the Commanders?There’s a buzz around the Washington Commanders after the team released a statement saying owners Dan and Tanya Snyder hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” Forbes and Axios are reporting the team is considering a potential sale. It’s hard to say what exactly is going on behind the scenes, but we know one thing for sure, this has never happened before. WTOP’s Senior Sports Director George Wallace shares his thoughts on the potential sale from the Commanders headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. And then we talk with fans from the newsroom about what they want from the p...
2022-11-0217 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsCramming for midterms: Spanberger against Vega in Va.One week out from the midterm elections, we’ll be looking at the candidates in the major races across the DMV, starting in Virginia’s 7th district. WTOP’s Congressional Correspondent Mitchell Miller sat down with Democratic incumbent Abigail Spanberger and tells us why Republican candidate Yesli Vega is energizing the right in the Commonwealth, making the race too close to call. Then Luke shares his theory on why Taylor Swift will skip D.C. while on tour this year.
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2022-11-0118 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWhy it’s scary to talk about how much we makePay parity — making the same amount for the same job — is a hard thing to pin down. It’s difficult to ask your co-workers what they make, which also is often based on experience and time at the company. But it’s also not easy to answer the question out of fear of how you’ll feel after learning you make more or less than your cohorts. We talk to WTOP Digital Editor Abigail Constantino who has a great report on pay transparency on WTOP.com. Plus, we give you tips on how to optimize sound quality on your phone. ...
2022-10-3121 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsHogan cries foul in FBI HQ fightThe FBI needs a new headquarters. That’s something everyone can agree on, but a nearly decade-long debate over where the next HQ should be: Maryland, Virginia, or DC, is heating up after the feds changed the criteria, devaluing Maryland’s 2 proposed sites. WTOP’s John Domen explains why this process has been stalled for so long and what’s next in the fight for the FBI headquarters. Plus, another, sweet DMV Dates segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...
2022-10-2621 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsPolice say killer misled investigators with 911 call after roommates' murderWe delve into the budding investigation into a quadruple murder in Prince William County. Police say the man who called 911 is the killer and WTOP’s Neal Augenstein shares the new information about what may have happened inside their shared house. And this incident is just the latest in a string of mounting domestic violence cases in our region. We talk to Montgomery County Assistant State's Attorney Debbie Feinstein about the resources available in our region for domestic violence victims and the signs you need to know to have a conversation with someone who could be in a dangerous situation.
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2022-10-1818 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsPrivate Md. island for sale with history of bootlegging, ill reputeA home on a private island with a mysterious past that dates back to the Civil War is going up for sale for the first time in a half century. WTOP’s John Domen tells us the curiously named Tippity Wichity island was home to a brothel and whiskey distillery. Then we learn the story behind the recent sale of the Hooper Island Lighthouse whose owner now must share access to the working sparkplug lighthouse with the US Navy and Coast Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at...
2022-10-1118 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘Forever intertwined:’ Survivor hopes to meet Beltway Sniper 20 years laterWe look back 20 years to the day when one of the Beltway Snipers shot a 13-year-old outside Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie, Maryland. The boy lived. Iran Brown – now 33 – sat down with WTOP's Neal Augenstein, who covered this shooting back on October 7, 2002. We hear Brown's story.
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2022-10-0716 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsVenezuelan communities ‘plant a flag’ as DC supports bussed migrantsAs another bus of migrants dropped more than 50 people in front of the Vice President’s residence today, we’re learning that DC is mostly welcoming immigrants from Venezuela. We hear from WTOP’s Neal Augenstein who was there when they stepped off the bus from Texas, and from the head of aid organization CARECEN who explains the challenges facing what he believes will be a thriving DC-based Venezuelan community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
2022-10-0619 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘Snow fair! School days off for winter weather may be melting awayAre snow days a thing of the past? Anne Arundel County is rolling back what many say is a simple joy of childhood. The superintendent could decide to allow a snow day but the district is favoring staying on schedule and employing virtual learning rather than adding make-up days at the end of the school year. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein tells us, students didn’t receive the news well. And WTOP’s Kate Ryan says teachers may feel differently about the move that school boards have been mulling over for a while across the region. Learn more about...
2022-09-2320 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsFootball fight fallout - Security changes at Montgomery Co. gamesA high school football game that turned violent could change how schools in our region address security going forward. In the aftermath of the brawl, five people, including a coach, now face charges and both football teams are suspended. As Montgomery County Schools roll out an Athletic Safety Plan going into effect this Friday, we speak with WTOP’s Kate Ryan about how this happened, what we know, and why the response to this incident has been so voracious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...
2022-09-2120 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsPraise, pushback from parents as Youngkin limits trans students’ rightsSchool systems across the country are navigating how to respect the rights of children who identify as transgender, while also keeping the concerns of their classmates and families in mind. In Virginia, Governor Younkin took a big step in one direction by proposing that the state’s Department of Education require kids use programs and facilities that “match the sex they were assigned at birth.” WTOP’s Scott Gelman shares what he learned after speaking with parents from Northern Virginia on both sides of the issue.
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2022-09-2023 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsThursday is the new Friday – how hybrid work affects trafficAs area companies ask their employees to come back to work in-person, the DMV is seeing a shift not only in work patterns but commuting patterns. Jack McDougle from the Greater Washington Board of Trade tells us how companies are reevaluating the value of working in person. And WTOP Traffic Reporter Dave Dildine tells us how a change to hybrid work this time of year is disrupting what drivers can predict for their commute. Plus Luke tells us how it went driving a manual-transmission car for the first time in France. Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-09-1921 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsHyattsville’s Frances Tiafoe makes the leapThe world now knows the name Frances Tiafoe after the Hyattsville native upset tennis legend Rafael Nadal at the US Open Championship. WTOP’s Dave Johnson tells us how Tiafoe made it to the top of the tennis world. And we take a trip to where Tiafoe’s tennis career began in Prince George’s County. WTOP’s John Domen brings us to the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park where his former coach and friends aren’t that surprised by his win against Nadal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Priv...
2022-09-0619 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsPit bull ban challenged in Prince George’s CountyPit bulls are banned in Prince George’s County, but a Beltsville woman wants to change that. Her lawyer filed a federal suit against the county rule. WTOP’s John Domen talked to the owner and her so-called ‘dog lawyer’ about the case. And did you know that Maryland has the most recorded accounts of successful escapes from slavery along the Underground Railroad? WTOP’s Kate Ryan talks to a historian who retraced the journey along the treacherous trail, starting in Montgomery County.
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2022-09-0222 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsChief Manger on rebuilding Capitol Police after Jan. 6 ‘great exodus’Tom Manger just finished his first year as Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police Department. He took the job in the wake of the January 6th insurrection, when questions of the security of our democracy and our city were at their height. WTOP’s Dick Uliano sat down with the chief and shares his interview. Manger talks to Dick about what his first year overseeing a federal force was like and the challenges it still faces as he works to rebuild a department that significantly thinned out following January 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
2022-09-0127 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsLorde, shall we swim in the Potomac River?When an international superstar says she went swimming in the Potomac River, D.C. takes notice. The singer Lorde recently told fans that she took a dip in the nation’s river to get a feel for the city. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein, who has been covering water issues in our area and is a musician himself, tells us why it got such a gushing reaction. We also hear from Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks who argues everyone should be able to legally swim in the Potomac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee...
2022-08-3017 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsInside the investigation after the shooting of Commanders rookieThe D.C. sports and crime worlds clashed this weekend when two teens tried to carjack Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson. They shot the star player multiple times. Megan Cloherty is learning more details about what happened from her law enforcement sources and we talk about how prevalent this crime has become in the nation's capital. And this has the potential to be a huge hit for Washington’s football team. We talk with WTOP’s Sports director George Wallace about what this means for the Commander’s and their roster decision as the season is about to begin...
2022-08-2919 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWaiting on a train — Purple Line construction set to restartThe Purple Line was supposed to take riders between Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this year, but the light-rail project is four years behind schedule because of labor disputes and rising costs. This week, the construction union and contractor signed a new bargaining agreement that will kick-start the idling project. WTOP’s Luke Lukert tells us where the Purple Line stands. We also speak with realtor Ron Sitrin about how the long-delayed project is impacting nearby real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
2022-08-2421 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsStaff on strike over wages at American U. as students move inCollege students caravanned to American University this morning with backpacks and boxes – all in anticipation of their upcoming classes. Huge banners line welcomed the students, but just beneath the waving flags, hundreds of university workers protested for better wages. More than 500 clerical, technical, and academic staff members went on strike today after wage negotiations stalled out last week following months of contract meetings. WTOP’s Luke Lukert talked with two university employees who stood along the picket line and we learn why the university says its best and final offer wasn't far off the union's demands. Learn more...
2022-08-2217 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWhy your favorite restaurant is slowly going underRestaurants are struggling to survive as two and a half years after the pandemic, covid is still keeping some customers who are working from home from spending a few bucks on coffee or lunch. You also may have noticed you're waiting longer to get your food, or even get a drink, when you go into your favorite spot. The staffing shortage coupled with the rising cost of food is hitting local restaurants hard. We speak with two local restaurant owners who just won WTOP's Top Ten contest about the challenges they are facing in an industry in the midst of...
2022-08-1617 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsElection audit finds 102 uncounted ballots in Montgomery Co. primary raceThe race for Montgomery County Executive was supposed to be certified Friday, but during an audit election officials found more than a hundred provisional ballots in need of counting. We talk to WTOP’s Kate Ryan about whether these ballots could change who is elected. And the number of migrants bused from the southern border to Union Station has now topped 6,000. WTOP’s Nick Iannelli says the resources available for these people are running low.
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2022-08-1222 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘I hope it’s over’: Residents recover after floods kept comingTwo massive storm systems washed through the D.C. region causing significant flooding. Flash flooding overtook cars, stranded drivers and poured into low-lying buildings. WTOP’s John Domen went to Riverdale, Maryland and talked to a business owner about the flood. And the mantra “Turn Around Don’t Drown” is good as gold, but WTOP’s Dave Dildine gives additional flood safety advice as it’s sometimes impossible to turn around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
2022-08-1119 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsThe Smithsonian’s unlikely birth — 176 years laterIt’s the Smithsonian Institution’s birthday. The museum juggernaut is now 176 years old, but it very nearly never existed at all. WTOP’s Rick Massimo brings us this little known story of twists and turns of fate that ultimately brought us the Smithsonian as we know it today. And a local baseball team made it to the Junior League Baseball World Series. WTOP’s Mike Murillo tells the story of a Loudoun County team that lost its chance at a championship during the pandemic and is looking to win it all this year.
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2022-08-1017 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsVa. students fall behind on reading as classes returnMore fourth and fifth grade students in Arlington County, Virginia needed literacy help at the end of the last school year than at the beginning, according to data from the Virginia school system. We talk to WTOP’s Scott Gelman. He helps us make sense of these concerning numbers and the stories behind them. And WTOP's Kristi King tells us the story of beagles rescued from a 'torturous' facility in Virginia. The 10 dogs will soon be up for adoption in Fairfax County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at...
2022-08-0915 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsTeens urge Va. to drop ‘sexually explicit’ label from LGBTQ+ lessonsHundreds of students across Virginia are taking a stance, and urging the state’s Department of Education to change guidelines that define any references to LGBTQ+ people in the classroom as ‘sexually explicit content.’ Their request questions the basis of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s bill that would require parents be alerted when school materials contain sexually explicit content. WTOP’s Scott Gelman joins us to share the voices and background on the issue that represents the latest chapter in the Commonwealth’s debate over how social issues should be addressed in the classroom. Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-08-0420 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘The curse of the Childish Bambino’: Nats trade slugger Juan SotoNationals fans are reeling today at word superstar Juan Soto is officially traded to the San Diego Padres along with first baseman Josh Bell. In return, the Nats get a bevy of prospects on their roster, but as WTOP’s Dave Preston tells us, no matter the details of the deal, this move won’t long be forgotten. WTOP’s Shawn Anderson weighs in on the tremendous gut punch fans are experiencing in losing the team’s best player, perhaps of all time. Then, we speak to Mr. Brick of Instagram fame about his talent for recreating famous movie scenes entirely...
2022-08-0221 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsFaux federal agent flips & shares Navy Yard apartment schemeOne of two men who is accused of impersonating a federal officer and allegedly not only offered US Secret Service agents free rent but iPhones, surveillance systems, a TV, and guns is changing his plea to guilty and sharing the details of their scheme with federal investigators. WTOP’s John Domen listened in on the court hearing and shares some of what investigators learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-08-0111 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsElrich v. Blair: Why the race for Montgomery Co executive is still so closeElection workers are accepting the last batch of mail-in ballots for a tight Democratic primary race for Montgomery County executive today. WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us why this run-off between incumbent Marc Elrich and businessman David Blair – despite its length – is just part of a step-by-step ballot counting process. And while some ballots are still coming in, the candidates running for Maryland governor are set. Despite democrats outnumbering republicans in Maryland, Kate Ryan says the race between democrat Wes Moore and republican Dan Cox is not a foregone conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
2022-07-2920 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsViral TikTok about harassment prompts Metro safety concernsMetro’s new General Manager Randy Clarke is starting his role officially by addressing the fallout from a viral TikTok video where rider says she was sexually harrassed by a man on a station and no one came to help. Questions remain over what exactly happened on the Metro platform, but all eyes are on the question of how to ride Metro safely. WTOP’s John Domen asked Clarke about this issue and we also talk about what you can do if you're in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation on Metro. Then WTOP’s John Aaron shares some of Clarke’s servic...
2022-07-2821 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC stands firm on 'no shots, no school'Kids go back to school in about six weeks depending on their school district, and education leaders in DC say now is the time to get students vaccinated. WTOP’s Kristi King tells us about the aggressive ‘no shots, no school’ policy in the District and how it’s accommodating parents to ensure in-person instruction can go on without any quarantine interruption this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-07-2716 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘This is anybody’s game’: Md. governor primary race is a toss-upMaryland’s primary election is upon us and the race for the governor's mansion is neck and neck for both Democratic and Republican candidates vying to make it to the general election. WTOP’s Kate Ryan has covered the campaign for months. She tells us who the contenders are and where the governor's race stands. And in Howard County, a teenager made it on the ballot before being able to buy a cigarette or a lottery ticket. WTOP Digital Reporter Ivy Lyons talks about 17-year-old Dhruvak Mirani’s story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
2022-07-1822 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDroves of area teachers reach their breaking point, resigning mid-careerYour child’s favorite teacher may not be there when she returns from summer break. Our area is hemorrhaging educators as hundreds have turned in their notice saying they won’t be teaching in the fall and many are in the middle of their careers. Data from the National Education Association shows that 55 percent of educators across the country are considering leaving the field and jurisdictions nearby are reporting an uptick in resignations. We talk with WTOP’s Scott Gelman about his extensive reporting on educator resignations as some schools in our area approach a staffing breaking point. Plus, a return...
2022-07-1420 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC abortion-rights opponent with fetuses in fridge sent to jailA DC woman spent her first of 30 nights in jail in Alexandria, Va., after she was convicted with another activist for trespassing inside an abortion clinic. She is the same woman who DC Police say had five fetuses inside her apartment near Capitol Hill when they raided it in March 2022. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein provides an update on the cases against Lauren Handy and what's next after her federal indictment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
2022-07-1312 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsMontgomery Co. seeks to limit where gun owners can carryMontgomery County leaders are seeking to limit where gun owners can take their firearms, even though Governor Hogan just made it easier to carry a concealed gun in Maryland following a Supreme Court ruling. WTOP’s Kate Ryan walks us through the new legislation introduced today. And have you seen those awe-inspiring images of the cosmos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope? We talk about how Maryland scientists made it possible and what the photos show with WTOP space reporter Greg Redfern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Po...
2022-07-1224 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘This can’t be real’: Fans shocked legend Wayne Rooney to coach DC UnitedSoccer legend Wayne Rooney is back at Audi Field, this time to coach D.C. United. The all-star player is the new manager of the District’s Major League Soccer team. WTOP Senior Sports Director, and the voice of D.C. United, Dave Johnson tells us Rooney’s return is a welcome surprise. He explains why. And then we turn to the stands and speak with WTOP’s José Umaña – who hosts the Bad Hombres FC podcast – about how the fanbase is reacting to their new superstar manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
2022-07-1122 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsCommanders’ Snyder ready to testify after Congress flexes subpoena muscleIt is a busy day on Capitol Hill and the Commanders are back in the news as owner Dan Snyder has offered to testify to a committee investigating sexual misconduct and workplace allegations within the team. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller tells us this comes after Snyder all but ignored a subpoena. And have you changed jobs lately? The latest jobs report finds America added more jobs than expected this month. WTOP’s Melissa Howell joins us to share an expert’s take on the state of the Great Resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
2022-07-0818 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsGov. Hogan makes it easier to carry a concealed gunThere is a new directive in Maryland when it comes to carrying a gun. Governor Larry Hogan issued a directive for the Maryland State Police to essentially ignore a law on the books that restricts ‘concealed carry’ in the state. We talk to Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, the Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy, about what this means for Maryland. And, 14 climate protesters set back hundreds of holiday drivers when they shut down the inner loop of the beltway for more than an hour on Monday. WTOP Traffic Reporter Dave Dildine tells us what happ...
2022-07-0519 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC, Va. gun owners sue for right to carry concealed handguns on MetroFour local gun-rights advocates filed a suit against D.C. saying Metro’s ban on concealed handguns on public transportation is unlawful. That lawsuit comes a week after the U.S. the Supreme Court upheld the right to carry a gun outside of the home. WTOP’s Valerie Bonk , who has a law degree, breaks down the suit and tells us what’s at stake. And we are learning more about a horrific murder of a father and non-profit CEO in Northern Virginia. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein has the charging documents and tells us about the nature of the killing.
2022-07-0115 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsOutgoing Fairfax schools leader admits virtual learning ‘mistakes’We spend the whole episode with Fairfax County Public School Superintendent Scott Brabrand who leaves his post today after 5 tumultuous years leading Virginia’s largest school system. During our wide-ranging and exclusive interview, he shares his regrets from early in the pandemic, his defense of the new admission policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and his thoughts on how to make schools safer. WTOP Digital Editor Scott Gelman, who covers education, joins the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
2022-06-3026 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsAbortion, gas & inflation: What do Maryland voters care about?We’re looking ahead to the race to become Maryland’s next governor. WTOP’s Kate Ryan joins us to share what issues a poll found voters care about - and how it’ll be hard to predict who might win given the timing of the primary and the fact that a majority of voters said they could change their minds. Then, we talk with Hirshhorn Museum Curator Evelyn Hankins about the life and legacy of Sam Gilliam, an acclaimed abstract artist whose groundbreaking work drew the artworld’s attention to Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad ch...
2022-06-2923 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsPost-Roe in Va., Md. & DC. Plus, the arguments for and against SCOTUS decisionThe Supreme Court overturned almost 50 years of precedent Friday morning when it delivered its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The Supreme Court voted to knock down the legal protections for abortion guaranteed by the court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. In this episode, we talk whether the right to an abortion is at risk in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. with WTOP's Neal Augenstein and Kate Ryan, respectively. We then to to the ramifications of the decision nationwide and locally with constitutional experts Lia Epperson of American University’s Washington College of Law and Mark Rienzi of The...
2022-06-2423 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsMd. concealed carry law vulnerable after Supreme Court gun ruling & Katie Ledecky keeps swimming and winningThe Supreme Court handed down a major expansion to gun rights this morning as the Senate moved to pass the first bi-partisan gun restrictions in decades. We talk to WTOP’s Kate Ryan about how the high court’s ruling could affect Maryland’s gun laws and to Professor Daniel Webster from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about what the decision means for safety in our communities. We also hear from USA Today Sports Columnist Christine Brennan about the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Bethesda-native Katie Ledecky's consistent gold-medal performance at the World Swimming Championship. L...
2022-06-2322 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsCongress slaps Commanders’ Snyder with subpoena & Who won DC, Va. primariesThe Commanders Football Team is the topic of discussion on Capitol Hill as the House Oversight Committee delves into allegations of sexual harassment, a toxic workplace, and financial impropriety inside the team. Learning of owner Dan Snyder’s absence, the committee chair said she’ll issue a subpoena for him to testify in a future hearing. WTOP’s Congressional Correspondent Mitchell Miller tells us what details NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shared under oath. And we now know who won their primaries in D.C. and Virginia, WTOP reporters Luke Lukert and Nick Iannelli tell us what the outcome of the races...
2022-06-2222 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsParents’ guide to COVID vaccines for kids under 5 & A new clinic to help all runners improveIt’s a big day for parents who’ve waited for their children under 5-years-old to get vaccinated. We hear from parents who were first in line at a District clinic and talk with an infectious disease expert about the differences between the two vaccines that are FDA-approved for young kids. Plus, a new University of Maryland clinic is launching with the goal to help all runners improve. WTOP’s Kristi King tells us what you can expect and how much it will cost for an assessment of your running style.
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2022-06-2122 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsHow an intern’s calls stymied Watergate break-in & DC mayoral primary may be ‘nail-biter’We look back at the lesser-known stories from the Watergate scandal - which is marking 50 years today. Rick Massimo shares some of the stories from his week-long series on Watergate which ultimately led to the first resignation of a sitting U.S. President. And where are the voters? That’s the question D.C. election officials are asking. We discuss what the low early voting count means for the D.C. Mayor race and how the candidates feel about major issues with WTOP’s Will Vitka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSe...
2022-06-1726 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsConfronting DC food deserts and hunger. Plus, the DMV’s bid for 2026 World CupThe District said it's taking the legal step of using eminent domain to bring a Giant Food to a part of Ward 7, which is essentially a food desert. We talk to Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, John Falcicchio, about this store and the city’s broader plans to increase food access. We also speak with Director of DC Hunger Solutions, Beverley Wheeler, about the on-the-ground reality of hunger in the nation’s capital. And will D.C. and Baltimore host the World Cup in 2026? WTOP Senior Sports Director Dave Johnson says he’s confident in chances and explains why.
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2022-06-1626 minDMV Download from WTOP News911 call from man threatening Justice Kavanaugh & Va. neighbors debate over renaming Confederate streetsWe are learning new details about exactly what happened when an armed California man walked up to Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s house with the intent to kill him. We share portions of Nicholas Roske’s 911 call and talk about why he ultimately turned himself in and how Congress took action to increase security for the justices and their family members. Plus, in Fairfax County, there’s a debate raging over whether to rename more than a dozen streets that have ties to slavery and the Confederacy. WTOP’s Nick Iannelli shares the argument from both sides that he says is part of...
2022-06-1521 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsExplosion displaces bed-bound seniors & DC booksellers renew their vows for JuneteenthAn explosion and fire forced more than a hundred seniors to evacuate in Bowie Tuesday morning. No one was hurt, but it caused the building to partially collapse. Now, the vulnerable residents don’t know where they’ll go. WTOP’s John Domen heard the blast and went straight to the scene. He tells what happened and what concerns the residents’ loved-ones. And many of us are looking forward to a long weekend to honor Juneteenth. Derrick and Ramunda Young, who own Mahogany Books, are celebrating the holiday by renewing their vows and throwing a street celebration in honor of Emancipa...
2022-06-1417 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsMd.’s plan to ease your trip to the beach & Rockville native wins big at Tony AwardsMaryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a $15 million project to advance the state’s long-term "Reach the Beach" plan with the goal of relieving congestion along Maryland Route 90. We talk to Charlie Gischlar with the Maryland State Highway Administration about why this is so needed. And a Maryland native made history at the Tony Awards last night. Myles Frost became the youngest person to win best lead actor in a musical for his role as Michael Jackson on Broadway’s “MJ: The Musical.” WTOP’s Jason Fraley talked to Frost about how went from Wootton Highschool to Broadway.
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2022-06-1318 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsWhy Commanders lost Va. stadium deal & DC council’s RFK interestA day after the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders doubled down on his tweet minimizing the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, Virginia lawmakers withdrew legislation that could have brought the team’s new stadium to the Commonwealth. WTOP’s Sports Director George Wallace tells us what Jack Del Rio said and why it’s having such an impact. Then, we speak with lawmakers from both Virginia and D.C. about why they chose to speak out in opposition to a stadium for different reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
2022-06-0923 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC convictions ‘called into question’ after crime lab blunders & Heavy cars set to face hefty feeA DC lawmaker is refusing to wait to see whether DC’s Department of Forensic Sciences can right its own ship, proposing legislation to restructure the crime lab which lost the ability to process crime scene evidence in the Spring of 2021. Megan has been reporting on this saga for years. She tells us how we got to this point, and where a criminal investigation into lab management stands. Then, lawmakers in DC have placed a fee hike in the 2023 budget for drivers of heavy vehicles. WTOP’s Melissa Howell tells us while it’s meant to prevent additional wear and tear o...
2022-06-0619 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsGauging where feds stand on return-to-work debate & a DC deli owner’s fight to surviveTo return or not to return to the office, that is the question workers and managers face across the country and in our area. This debate is likely to go on for a while, but in our region all eyes are on how federal agencies will decide whether to lean toward virtual, hybrid or in-person work. We talk to Federal News Networks’ Drew Friedman about how the government’s decision on his will shape how other industries navigate out of the pandemic. And with fewer office workers, some small businesses downtown are struggling with the drop in customers. We talk to W...
2022-06-0319 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsEnrollment drops at community colleges & ‘Representation matters’ at US National ParksCollege enrollment is below average nationally, but the drop in enrollment is hitting community colleges especially hard. However, as WTOP’s Mike Murillo explains, it’s not entirely due to the pandemic. And one professor’s idea to introduce minority students at Bowie State University to the National Parks on a 1500-mile journey is more than just a fun trip. WTOP’s John Domen explains why he says a change is needed at the parks which are mostly enjoyed by white Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https...
2022-06-0217 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsVerdicts in Depp-Heard Defamation Trial & Commanders’ Dan Snyder called to CongressAfter six weeks of trial in Fairfax County, a jury reached a verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation suits. Finding both proved defamation, the jury awarded Depp a far greater amount in compensatory damages than it did for Heard. We speak with entertainment attorney Kirk T. Schroder who explains what the verdict means and whether it could be appealed. And members of Congress want to hear from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders team owner Dan Snyder — calling them to appear in front of the House Oversight Committee. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller tells us what this means for the...
2022-06-0118 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsVa. law loops parents in on school threats & DC’s eaglet gets a nameA new law in Virginia that goes into effect in a month aims to keep parents in the know when it comes to violence or threats at school. Before now, principals only had to report crimes that would be considered felonies to law enforcement. Now, they must also report misdemeanors. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein explains why some think the law will prevent violence, while others are concerned over who it singles out. Then, we turn to a bald eagle nest at DC’s National Arboretum where an eaglet known as DC9 now has a new name. WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells...
2022-05-3119 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsMonkeypox in Northern Virginia. Plus, noticeable changes at Delmarva beachesMonkeypox is in the D.C. region. The Virginia Department of Health found a confirmed case of Monkeypox in Northern Virginia. So, should we worry about this virus or do anything about it? Virologist Andrew Pekosz at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health talks about what Monkeypox is and how we should treat it. And scores of DMV residents are migrating to Delmarva beaches this long weekend, but they’ll notice that a lot has changed. WTOP’s John Domen says staff shortages are hitting the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia coasts hard.
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2022-05-2722 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsThe X's and O's of getting a Commanders stadium in Va.There is a push among lawmakers in Virginia to strike a deal with Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder who is looking for a location for the football team’s new stadium. WTOP’s George Wallace catches us up on the land option in Woodbridge, Va., the recent dissent among other NFL franchise owners, and where the team is resting its hopes. Then, state delegates both for and against bringing a Commanders stadium in the Commonwealth tell us about the legislation they plan to discuss in a special assembly June 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
2022-05-2619 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsSchool shooting threat in the DMV: How to talk to kids, increased security, and our gun lawsHours before a gunman killed 19 students and 2 adults at a Texas elementary school, officials in Maryland learned of a threat to Gale Bailey Elementary School in Charles County. We talk with Dr. Maria Navarro, superintendent of Charles County’s Public Schools about how it’s responding, and WTOP’s Nick Iannelli shares how school districts across the DMV are increasing security. And as we all wrap our heads around the news from Texas, WTOP’s John Domen shares some psychiatrist-approved guidance for talking to kids about the tragedy. We also hear from Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, deputy director of the Center for Gun...
2022-05-2525 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘Digging through a mountain:’ Ellicott City’s flood plan & Blame game over Md. gas taxOnce in a thousand year floods aren’t supposed to happen in the span of two years. But it happened in Ellicott City back in 2016 and 2018. Today, Howard County is moving forward with a plan for an enormous tunnel meant to spare the historic district from devastating floods. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein talks about it. And, the gas tax in Maryland is set to rise and both the governor and comptroller think the other should do something about it. WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us what this blame game is about and how much more you could see prices rise at the...
2022-05-2419 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsStandstill on DCA tarmac: A tale of what’s to come this summer travel seasonHundreds of travelers spent 4+ hours on Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s tarmac last night. WTOP’s Acacia James explains what happened to American Airlines passengers who finally got off their planes around 4 a.m. Monday. We address your rights as an airline passenger and speak with CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg who offers predictions and tips for a smooth trip this Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-05-2317 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsLoudoun school board sues to halt Youngkin investigation & Reimagining Penn. Ave as a parkA Virginia school system is standing up against an executive order from Governor Glenn Youngkin instructing his Attorney General to investigate how Loudoun County’s school board handled two sexual assaults last year. The county contends the governor is overstepping his bounds. The government says there’s clearly a cover-up going on. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein helps us navigate the complicated local case. And the woman behind the plan to redesign Pennsylvania Avenue shares the three leading options and how everyone from skateboarders to national performers are weighing in on the makeover of America’s Main Street. Learn mo...
2022-05-2019 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsDC looks to a quarry for water security & ‘Bamboozled’: Indian Head Highway name remainsThe drinking water for Washington, D.C., Falls Church, and Arlington is vulnerable as there's no Plan B if the Washington Aqueduct becomes compromised. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein tells us about the quarry water officials are looking to as a potential answer to the question, where can we keep a reserve? Augenstein explains the logistics behind creating what could be a 17-billion gallon backup. And, a few weeks after the Piscataway Tribe of Prince George’s County thought it ended a seven-year fight to change the name of Route 210 from Indian Head Highway to Piscataway Highway, they’ve learned that state...
2022-05-1915 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsLocal moms help each other find baby formula & Preventable delays hit MetrorailParents in the DMV are banding together to find baby formula as the national shortage has some retailers limiting how much you can buy. WTOP’s Kyle Cooper reports on where parents are posting what they find and how you can help parents in need afford the expensive formula. Then, some Metrorail riders now face worse delays as 72 train operators are pulled from service due to expired certifications. WTOP’s Luke Lukert spoke with riders and explained how long to expect a delay on the Yellow and Green lines.
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2022-05-1617 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsOcean City killer who dismembered a couple seeks paroleNearly 20 years after a former-Navy SEAL and his wife brutally killed and dismembered a Fairfax County couple in Ocean City, Maryland, the convicted killer Benjamin Sifrit faced a parole board to seek an early release. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein talks about the murders and the new details of cannibalism discovered during the appeals process. Then, WTOP's Luke Lukert has some tips about how to avoid delays and high prices when booking summer travel plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
2022-04-2921 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsFairfax Schools rethink cell phone use in the classroomThe Fairfax County Schools board is considering updating its cell phone use policy to ban social media if it isn't related to academics and define when kids can use their phones. WTOP’s Scott Gelman tells us there’s pushback after years of virtual learning when students relied on social media to connect. Then, WTOP’s Mike Murillo gives the upshot from a D.C. Mayoral forum Wednesday night where the mayor and most of her opponents faced off on the issues that will determine the race — crime, education and housing.
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2022-04-2816 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsTracing the Van Ness sniper’s digital trailD.C. Police are scanning the digital footprint of the man they say injured four people while shooting indiscriminately from the window of his apartment near the Van Ness Metro station Friday. WTOP’s Luke Lukert spoke to the police chief on where the investigation stands into the deceased shooter. And a controversy is heating up in Chevy Chase, Maryland over whether to include affordable housing in the project to renovate a beloved community library. WTOP’s Kate Ryan gives us the background on the issue and shares her interview with Montgomery County’s Council president, Gabe Albornoz. Lear...
2022-04-2520 minDMV Download from WTOP News‘Intruder’ killed at the Peruvian ambassador’s homeA man surprised the Peruvian ambassador's family when he tried to break into their residence in Northwest, D.C. U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Police officers eventually shot the man they say had a metal stake. WTOP’s Luke Lukert talks about what we know so far about the break-in at one of the District’s largest private properties. And then, WTOP’s Senior Sports Director Dave Johnson tells the reasons behind D.C. United's decision to fire its head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https...
2022-04-2014 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsMetro Sheds Mask Mandate & Mormon Temple TourMasks are now optional on Metro after a federal judge in Florida ended the nationwide mask mandate for mass transit. WTOP’s Luke Lukert rode Metro this morning and talked to riders about the rule change and whether they’re ready to drop the mask on the train.
Then, WTOP’s John Domen takes us inside the Church of Latter-day Saints in Kensington, Maryland before it opens to the public. He shares what to expect and the meaning behind the design of the Mormon temple.
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2022-04-1920 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsSpecial Release: Depp v. Heard Trial Starts in FairfaxA jury in Fairfax County heard the opening statements in Johnny Depp’s $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife – Amber Heard – on Tuesday. She called herself a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse in a 2018 Washington Post opinion piece. WTOP’s Michelle Murillo talks about the gruesome details laid out during lawyers' first address to Virginia jurors. Entertainment and arts attorney Kirk Schroder then breaks down the legal strategies within the case and what precedent it may set for future defamation cases in the Commonwealth. Additionally, WTOP’s John Domen shares his exclusive reporting on why a construction project on Maryland R...
2022-04-1319 minDMV Download from WTOP NewsEarly Release: The I-95 Nightmare ReportThree months after hundreds of drivers sat stranded on I-95 for 24-hours, Virginia transportation officials released a report on what went wrong and what public transit authorities can do to make sure it never happens again. WTOP’s Dave Dildine talks about the unprecedented situation and details the report's findings. WTOP's Luke Lukert explains what actions politicians want to take from the report’s recommendations.
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