‘Everything hurt’: Inside Pharrel Payne’s injury recovery for Maryland men’s basketball

Pharrel Payne dribbles the ball during Maryland men’s basketball’s 86-74 loss to Georgetown on Nov. 7, 2026. (Nathan VanSteenkiste/The Diamondback) Pharrel Payne was in a celebratory mood. Maryland men’s basketball’s star big man had just found out he’d been granted a medical redshirt waiver — and with it,...

Prince George’s Police Debut Commanders Badge Hours Before Washington Takes Down the Giants

Officers can wear the burgundy-and-gold badge on every game day for the rest of the season, and Chief George Nader says he’ll wear it every week if the team gets on a roll. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Police officers in Prince George’s County, home of the Washington Commanders’ stadium, now have a game-day badge. The […]

» ‘He Has Got To Stop This,’ Judge Says After Carjacking Defendant Requests Another New Attorney

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno denied a defendant’s request for a fourth attorney after questioning the accuracy of his claim that he didn’t receive evidence in his case on Nov. 10. Jabari Brown, 21, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that...

Get Out There: Tom Sietsema helps us find our next great meal

Tom Sietsema has worked as a food critic for over 25 years. The D.C. region’s dining scene is full of delicious and diverse foods, and there’s one man who knows it like the back of his hand. Tom Sietsema has been a food critic for over 25 years and is now the food correspondent for The Washington Sun.

From Projects to a Regional System: Six Takeaways from the 2026 Capital Region Transportation Forum

On November 4, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Greater Washington Partnership convened the 9th Annual Capital Region Transportation Forum, bringing together public- and private-sector transportation leaders to examine what Greater Washington needs to get right as it plans for the next decade. Across the afternoon, one idea kept...

How to watch No. 6 Virginia vs. Maryland: TV, live stream info, storylines for tonight’s game

Sixth-ranked Virginia will take its undefeated record on the road against Maryland in an ACC-Big Ten rivalry game at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN. The Cavaliers (4-0) have won nine of the past 10 games against the Terrapins (1-1). This is the second game in a four-game series that began in 1913 with a 65-1 win for U.Va. The Cavaliers won 80-72 last year.

Friday Freebies: Enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th

Want to enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th? WTOP has rounded up some free food, events and other freebies happening around the D.C. area on Nov. 13. We run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com. Know of a freebie you’d like featured...

5 Things Never to Do With Fireplace Ashes

Fire officials say never put hot ashes in the trash, a bag or a garage. Five fireplace ash rules from the U.S. Fire Administration and local fire departments.

East Potomac golfers play final rounds — and say goodbyes

Mike Dennis drove nearly an hour from Maryland's Frederick County to East Potomac Golf Links on Thursday. He wanted to play one more round. And "I wanted to come down here and say goodbye to all my friends," he said. Why it matters: The beloved public golf course is scheduled...

Jayden Daniels' 24-yard completion to Ben Sinnott gets Commanders near midfield

High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire

Rob Brown College Preparatory High School senior Lamont Butler showed out in 30-28 win over Phelps. The two-way star had the game of his life, making major impacts on both offense and defense. Due to a pregame mix-up, he was forced to make a uniform change before kickoff. Let’s just say he dressed to impress! […] The post High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire appeared first on BroBible.

Four Locations, Multiple Gunshots: Arlington Man Arrested

ARLINGTON, Va. — An Arlington man has been arrested after police say he fired multiple gunshots at four

“Cold, Snowy” Winter Outlook in The Old Farmer’s Almanac November Update

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its November update to its 2026-2027 Winter Outlook, continuing to predict a colder and snowier than normal winter for Montgomery County, D.C., most of Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The Almanac’s general winter outlook map places all of Montgomery County, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia,...

‘A Raisin in the Sun’: How UMD’s cast breathes new life into a Black family’s 1959 story

Long before the first cast read-through, the actors in the University of Maryland’s rendition of “A Raisin in the Sun” had already embodied their characters: an immigrant torn between two worlds, a woman with a habit of tunnel vision and a Black girl coming of age. The...

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore backers sue for 136 years of underfunding

Since it opened as a land-gran university in 1890, the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore has been underfunded and systemically shortchanged by the state and the university system, say supporters of the historically Black university, who are suing to do something about it. The group called ForUMES, comprised of students,...

'I Can't Breathe': Maryland Officers Won't Face Charges After Man's Death Ruled Homicide

A Maryland man's death was ruled a homicide. Seven police officers were involved. Not one will face criminal charges. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced on Friday, Nov. 13, that no charges will be filed in connection with the death of Jamal Khari Thompson , 31, of Silver Spring. Thompso…

AACPS Sets 2027 Graduation Schedule, Ceremonies Begin May 24

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has announced its Class of 2027 commencement schedule, with graduation ceremonies beginning May 24 and continuing through June 7. Fourteen county high schools will hold ceremonies at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills, continuing a partnership that provides AACPS with the venue at no charge. Ceremonies held at Live! will also be streamed on the AACPS YouTube channel.

Signage Now Up for Open Road Ahead of First Maryland Location

Signage is now up for Open Road at 5471 Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights, as the restaurant prepares to open at The Collection at Chevy Chase. The new location will mark Metropolitan Hospitality Group’s (MHG) first expansion into Maryland. As previously reported, Open Road will take over the former...

A Maryland Bakery Serves New York Style Bagels With Homemade Cream Cheese in Unexpected Flavors

Caramelized onion cream cheese comes with black pepper and a hint of rosemary at this Maryland bagel shop. Strawberry, olive, raisin walnut, and roasted red pepper spreads make the choice even harder. And that’s before you’ve decided which bagel to order. The dough is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked...