The University of Virginia has expelled the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity from its Charlottesville campus, after investigating reports of hazing. The executive vice president of the fraternity says it has been expelled from UVA for a minimum of four years. The University of Virginia has expelled the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity from its …
After several days of watching tree pollen pile up on cars and reaching for eye drops and tissues, a lot of us are wondering how seasonal allergies will affect our outdoor plans this weekend. Early-season allergies are often caused by tree pollen. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) After several days of watching tree pollen pile up on cars …
For years, doctors, public health experts and researchers have known the risk of dying from cancer is substantially higher if a patient lives in a rural area, compared to an urban area. For years, doctors, public health experts and researchers have known the risk of dying from cancer is substantially higher if a patient lives …
This weekend, Frantz and the surviving Urban Verbs will recount their ascent and descent, and their role in the development of D.C.’s downtown music and art scene. Rod Frantz on Urban Verbs, and the beginning of DC’s downtown music scene Roddy Frantz and his band Urban Verbs were at the center of D.C.’s music scene …
The Energy and Water Appropriations Bill approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden last week contains $500,000 in funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin a study on potential solutions. Almost six years after WTOP reported D.C. only has a one or two-day supply of drinking water if the Potomac River …
With snow on its way, getting around the nation’s capital may be a challenge. One of the first personal mobility devices wouldn’t have a problem — the snowmobile. In a region that hasn’t had a substantial snowstorm since 2016, the idea of commuting — or even recreating — with a snowmobile, seems like a long …
Whether it’s playing an instrument, singing in a choir, or just tapping along to a song on the radio, a new poll shows engagement with music may provide health benefits to older adults. Whether it’s playing an instrument, singing in a choir or just tapping your fingers to a song on the radio, a new …
Before most Christmas presents were opened, dozens of volunteers in Northeast D.C. were hard at work assembling 1,500 meals for those who are alone or in need. In the cafeteria area of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, volunteers assembled Christmas meals to be delivered to 1,500 people in the D.C. …
The food may be delicious, and the decorations wonderous, but a bustling holiday feast with family and friends can leave a person who has hearing loss with a bad taste in their mouth. The food may be delicious, and the decorations wonderous, but a bustling holiday feast with family and friends can leave a person …
Amtrak will argue in federal court Tuesday that eminent domain privileges dictate it should be granted full control of historic Union Station in D.C. Amtrak will argue in federal court Tuesday that eminent domain privileges dictate it should be granted full control of historic Union Station in D.C. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District …