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They are off to another great start
The World Team Tennis Washington Kastles clinched their 17th consecutive victory Monday night. It was a 22-18 win on the road against the Orange County Breakers. Earlier that same evening it was the season Kastles Kick Off party in downtown DC! The WTT season is only a couple of weeks thru July 29th. This Thursday night is the home opener at Kastles Stadium at The Wharf on the South West Waterfront.
A graduating class with class
They are known as the 88's. The 88th DC Central Kitchen Culinary Jobs Training Class. As they say on the DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) Website: "Solving the immediate problem of hunger is only fighting half of the battle. That's why, in addition to the food recovery and distribution program, DCCK addresses the root causes of hunger with its Culinary Job Training program. The goal of the program is to prepare unemployed, underemployed, previously incarcerated persons, and homeless adults for careers in the foodservice industry." Click below to hear part of 88's graduation!
'Spies Against Armageddon' looks at history of Israeli intel
Nathan Hager, wtop news
Zim zim zoom!
Washington National's star slugger & 3rd baseman Ryan Zimmerman has a spot reserved in the Baseball Hall of Fame! Congratulations to Zim and his ziMS Foundation to battle MS.
Va. power outage figure down to 11,400
About 11,400 Virginia homes and businesses remain without power as a result of the June 29 storm that knocked over trees and snapped utility lines.
Heat can boil over into domestic abuse
Every degree jump on the thermometer takes it's toll in many homes as people strike out at each over with domestic abuse, physical and verbal abuse. That's why the annual partnership between Becky's Fund and the Washington Nationals Strike Out Domestic Violence Awareness Day was so on target the other night. Fans heard and saw public service announcements about the painful problem and how Becky's Fund can help those who are being abused.
Bryce is going after all
The 19 year old Washington Nationals' phenom Bryce Harper did not get voted in to the All Stars Game by the fans. But he is going because he has been added to the All Star National League team to replace Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. Before that WTOP's Man About Town Bob Madigan learned Nats Fans were mostly philosophical.
Freedom isn't free
It definitely is NOT FREE! And the sad cost can been seen in a photo essay put together by WTOP's National Security Correspondent J.J. Green. Click here to see it
Fun on the 4th both free and otherwise
Heading down to the National Mall for the fireworks? Beforehand, The Hamilton Live is offering a FREE concert featuring Jonny Grave & The Tombstones
Doors at 4:00pm; show from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. 600 14th Street, N.W. 14th & F. near Metro Center.
NOT free but for a worthy cause, The Save Historic Arlington House 4th of July Celebration For $250 a ticket you get to enjoy a Virginia barbeque and a rare offering to celebrate the founding of our nation and view the Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall from this unique and unparalleled historical vista, overlooking the nation's capital.
Middle of the season, Part 2: The long haul and Bryce Harper
WTOP's Craig Heist interviews Tim Kurkjian, ESPN baseball analyst
Middle of the season, Part 1: The Nats, pitching and Stephen Strasburg
WTOP's Craig Heist interviews Tim Kurkjian, ESPN baseball analyst
Pop quiz for the 4th
As we celebrate the Declaration of Independence, it might be time to see how well we might to in a test of our own citizenship. Click here to take the Toast.net Independence Day Quiz Tell me how you did and I will tell you my score!! bmadigan@wtop.com
The Star-Spangled Banner: A crowdsourced rendition
WTOP took to the streets of the D.C. area to hear your best version...and, well, it didn't go so well.
Help our heroes
Among those of us still without power are thousands of lower ranking members of the military (as in the lowest paid). Because many have lost a lot of food to the power outage and heat Operation Homefront DC Metro Chapter stands ready to provide grocery gift cards and commissary food vouchers to any active duty military family, E6 and below to replace food lost due to power outages and high heat. In order to do this Operation Homefront needs our help. As an example A donation of $100 will replace a week's worth a groceries for a family of four. Click here if you wish to help Operation Homefront help our heroes.
Anne Arundel residents can fill water bottles
Anne Arundel County residents who can't get water from their wells because of power outages can fill water bottles at the Broadcreek Water Treatment plant.
June brides bust the budget
Wedding planner Sandy Malone says lavish weddings are becoming the norm. WTOP's Randi Martin reports.
Barbies and bagpipes: Weird items left in baggage claim
WTOP's David Burd reports.
Crowd cheers outside Rotunda as UVa. President Sullivan reinstated
WTOP's Hank Silverberg
How to avoid the mall but enjoy fireworks on the 4th
One way is to head to The University of Maryland and the City of College Park. Where they are working together to once again break out the red, white and blue for a fabulous Independence Day celebration. Concessions open at 5pm. A free concert and fireworks spectacular are on tap for Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 7pm at the University of Maryland in Lot 1 adjacent to Campus Drive off Adelphi Road. With great rock n roll and fun from The Fabulous Hubcaps. Fireworks start at dusk - about 9pm with a 30 to 40 minute program. In case of rain, the fireworks show will be on Thursday, July 5th.
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