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Virginia lawmaker rolls the dice again on bill to bring casino to Fairfax Co. – WTOP News

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

The on-again, off again plan to bring a sprawling casino to Fairfax County, Virginia, is back on, even though many residents don’t want to roll the dice on…

Read more Virginia lawmaker rolls the dice again on bill to bring casino to Fairfax Co. – WTOP News

Sham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales – WTOP News

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

The founder of a bogus nonprofit that exploited children through fake candy sales has been permanently barred from doing business in the D.C. region after investigators uncovered more…

Read more Sham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales – WTOP News

Doctors turning to trusted life hack to eliminate pain of perfectionism – WTOP News

January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

It’s called “satisficing,” a combination of making choices that are satisfying and what suffices with the information that’s readily available. The hair-splitting and nitpicking pain of perfectionism can…

Read more Doctors turning to trusted life hack to eliminate pain of perfectionism – WTOP News

Feeling the flu: Doctors see simultaneous uptick in flu and RSV cases – WTOP News

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Local emergency rooms are seeing a rise in flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases at the same time, an uncommon trend.  Local emergency rooms are seeing a rise…

Read more Feeling the flu: Doctors see simultaneous uptick in flu and RSV cases – WTOP News

But the cat came back: Fairfax Co. kitty is reunited with family after 15 years – WTOP News

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

After 15 years missing, a microchip helped reunite Flora, a 16-year-old cat, with her original family in Fairfax County. Flora was reunited with her family by the Fairfax…

Read more But the cat came back: Fairfax Co. kitty is reunited with family after 15 years – WTOP News

DC residents say police department is still cooperating with ICE, violating human rights – WTOP News

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Last month marked the end of a 30-day cooperation between D.C. police and ICE agents. Mayor Muriel Bowser said then that officers would no longer be involved in…

Read more DC residents say police department is still cooperating with ICE, violating human rights – WTOP News
World Heart Day: A Leesburg father’s urgent message on heart failure after he was diagnosed at 41 – WTOP News

World Heart Day: A Leesburg father’s urgent message on heart failure after he was diagnosed at 41 – WTOP News

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

A Loudoun County man had a mysterious illness until his doctor got a hunch and ordered a heart X-ray. The doctor gave the Leesburg father of three a…

Read more World Heart Day: A Leesburg father’s urgent message on heart failure after he was diagnosed at 41 – WTOP News
Maryland, D.C. and Virginia get more money for house calls for moms and infants – WTOP News

Maryland, D.C. and Virginia get more money for house calls for moms and infants – WTOP News

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will provide an additional $23.1 million in federal aid to the agency’s national Home Visiting Program in the District, Maryland and…

Read more Maryland, D.C. and Virginia get more money for house calls for moms and infants – WTOP News
How to cope with empty nest syndrome when teens leave home – WTOP News

How to cope with empty nest syndrome when teens leave home – WTOP News

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Millions of teens are leaving home this month. In many cases, they leave unprepared parents behind who are grappling with empty nest syndrome. Francine Ellis owns GEM Travel,…

Read more How to cope with empty nest syndrome when teens leave home – WTOP News
Still enjoying that Labor Day getaway? Here’s how to handle post-vacation blues – WTOP News

Still enjoying that Labor Day getaway? Here’s how to handle post-vacation blues – WTOP News

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Millions of travelers are still out soaking up the last days of fun in the sun this Labor Day weekend. But reality is just around the corner. Millions…

Read more Still enjoying that Labor Day getaway? Here’s how to handle post-vacation blues – WTOP News
Prince William Co. foster mom receives top parent award – WTOP News

Prince William Co. foster mom receives top parent award – WTOP News

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Linda Cheeks has fostered more than 20 children, primarily teenagers, over the last 15 years. The 66-year-old hair stylist also volunteers to visit and style residents’ hair at…

Read more Prince William Co. foster mom receives top parent award – WTOP News
Doctors pushing to expand access to telemedicine visits for mental health patients – WTOP News

Doctors pushing to expand access to telemedicine visits for mental health patients – WTOP News

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Health care providers plan to discuss a slew of telehealth topics at the third National Telehealth Conference on Tuesday. As in-person doctor’s visits return to pre-pandemic levels, some…

Read more Doctors pushing to expand access to telemedicine visits for mental health patients – WTOP News
In Prince George’s Co., generational diagnoses drove mom, daughter to largest, longest cancer study of Black women ever – WTOP News

In Prince George’s Co., generational diagnoses drove mom, daughter to largest, longest cancer study of Black women ever – WTOP News

May 19, 2024May 20, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

“That type of data doesn’t exist for us,” Long told WTOP. “This is a movement of Black women talking about our health for the first time. And not…

Read more In Prince George’s Co., generational diagnoses drove mom, daughter to largest, longest cancer study of Black women ever – WTOP News
World Maternal Mental Health Day: Nonprofit shares how day aims to help new moms struggling with mental health – WTOP News

World Maternal Mental Health Day: Nonprofit shares how day aims to help new moms struggling with mental health – WTOP News

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

A day of worldwide support aims to help new moms struggling with mental health conditions.  Jennifer Davis with her two children, Jordyn, 11, and AJ, 4. (Courtesy Jennifer…

Read more World Maternal Mental Health Day: Nonprofit shares how day aims to help new moms struggling with mental health – WTOP News
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