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March 13, 2026
WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Sojourn Luftschloss Hefeweizen
WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Sojourn Luftschloss Hefeweizen for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.
March 13, 2026
Arlington deacon wants you to give up your phone and social media for Lent
During the period of Lent, many Christians choose to give up something in their life to remind them to focus on their faith and reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus at Easter.
March 13, 2026
New Prince William Co. supervisor wants to make sure Woodbridge District isn’t left behind
Jeannie Lacroix, the newly elected supervisor to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, emphasized her immediate priorities, including addressing the budget, reducing electricity bills, and repealing the meals tax to support small businesses.
March 13, 2026
No decision made after emergency court hearing to block closure of Kennedy Center
A federal judge says he will make a decision as quickly as possible on issues surrounding the future of the Kennedy Center, which President Donald Trump has said he plans to close starting this summer for major renovations.
March 13, 2026
200 years later, plaque marks law that allowed Jewish Marylanders to hold office
Maryland's State House is home to a new plaque that marks the 200th anniversary of a bill that eliminated the requirement that anyone running for public office declare their belief in the Christian faith.
March 12, 2026
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, the Virginia school said.
March 12, 2026
How working moms feel appreciated while facing challenges
National Working Moms Day was the brainchild of entrepreneur Susannah Lago in 2020. WTOP spoke with some on the National Mall.
March 12, 2026
Greek restaurant Our Mom Eugenia set to open this fall in Bethesda
Our Mom Eugenia, a Virginia-based Greek restaurant minichain, is planning to open this fall in Bethesda’s Westbard Square development, co-owner Alexander Hobson told Bethesda Today on Tuesday.
March 12, 2026
A county liquor store opened across the hall from a private retailer. Can it avoid competing?
Last September, Montgomery County officials were talking about supporting small businesses as they celebrated the opening of the newest county-owned Oak Barrel & Vine liquor store.
March 12, 2026
What you should know about wearable glucose monitors in wake of recall
About 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors manufactured by Abbott were recalled in November, because they might give low sugar readings that are incorrect.
March 12, 2026
DC schools see a boost in performance, but challenges in absenteeism
The big takeaway is that there has been a stabilization after the pandemic, and there's forward momentum in the critical learning areas of English and math.
March 12, 2026
Van Hollen proposes bill to eliminate federal income tax for millions of low-income Americans
Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Virginia Rep. Don Beyer announced new legislation Thursday that seeks to provide federal tax cuts for millions of working Americans trying to make ends meet.
March 12, 2026
Skies clear after slushy snowfall breaks DC’s warm streak
Less than 24 hours ago, record-breaking highs reached the mid-80s. But a powerful cold front sweeping through the region has rapidly flipped the script.
March 12, 2026
2 Northern Virginia school systems cancel classes for April vote on redistricting
So far, Fairfax County Public Schools and Stafford County Public Schools have announced they will call off classes while many of their schools act as polling places during a statewide referendum.
March 12, 2026
Severe COVID-19 or flu raises risk of lung cancer, even years later, U.Va. research finds
Patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have an increased risk of developing lung cancer, months or years later, according to new research from University of Virginia.
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