Winter storms bring freezing temperatures and power outages — conditions that can significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Winter storms bring freezing temperatures and power outages — conditions that can significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s a silent killer responsible for more than 500 deaths every year across the country….
Virginia voters will crunch through the snow and ice on Tuesday and head to the polls in three special elections that will decide which party controls the General Assembly. Virginia voters will crunch through the snow and ice on Tuesday and head to the polls in three special elections that will decide which party controls…
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a three-term lawmaker for Northern Virginia, gave her final speech Tuesday as she steps away from Congress due to a severe illness. Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a three-term congresswoman representing Northern Virginia, delivered her final speech on the U.S. House floor Tuesday as she steps away from Congress due to a severe…
One of Virginia’s newest members of the U.S. House, Suhas Subramanyam, is headed straight to a leadership position in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Virginia Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat running for Virginia’s 10th House seat, talks with voters outside the Harper Park Middle School polling station at in Leesburg, Va., June 18, 2024….
In an effort to tackle the challenges of a competitive housing market, state Sen. Glen Sturtevant aims to make homeownership more accessible. In an effort to tackle the challenges of a competitive housing market, a Virginia state senator announced several proposals aimed at making homeownership more accessible. While the ambitious plans from Republican Sen. Glen…
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears spoke with WTOP about why she’s running in Virginia’s 2024 governor race and outlined her political agenda. Read more: Why Virginia’s likely Democratic nominee for governor is leaving ‘chaos’ of Congress to focus on the state Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump…
After serving three terms in Congress, Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger will soon be on the campaign trail in Virginia as she runs for governor in 2025. Read more: Virginia’s likely Republican nominee for governor reflects on her priorities, reentry into politics FILE – Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., speaks at a campaign rally on Nov….
Bark Social, the popular chain of dog parks in the D.C. region that sells food and drinks, has abruptly shut down. Bark Social, the popular chain of dog parks in the D.C. region that sells food and drinks, has abruptly shut down. The parks have a loyal following, and people who go there frequently to…
The D.C. region is bracing for what’s to come as Donald Trump has promised to slash spending and reshape the federal government. How might that impact Northern Virginia? This story is part of WTOP’s ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. The D.C. region is bracing for…
New smoke or vape shops in Alexandria, Virginia, will not be able to open near schools under legislation that was passed Saturday by the city’s council. New smoke or vape shops in Alexandria, Virginia, will not be able to open near schools under legislation that was passed Saturday by the city’s council. “The legislation aims…
