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Tue Jan 29th, 2013
Len Bias' mother shares her perspective on drug abuse
As teens across the country prepare to take part in an anti-drug awareness program, the mother of a well known athlete is telling her story of loss in an effort to get through to kids.
Eat Meat. Repeat
That is the motto of nationally celebrated Meat Week. It is 8 days of celebrating everything Bar-B-Que leading up to the Superbowl. Meat Week DC has tons of tasty treats and you can check them out by clicking here New this year is the Barbecue Food Truck Face-Off on Friday (2/1) 6:30pm (Hosted by Living Social) BBQ Bus, Carnivore BBQ, Curley's Q and PORC will face-off at LivingSocial's 918 F Street space!
The ROAR of the greasepaint and the CASH of the crowd!
Live theatre in the greater Washington area is a major fuel for the local economic engine. With 80 professional theatres, they produce the second highest per-capita number of theatre productions annually — second only to New York City's Broadway. One reason for that impressive statistic is because of the prestige that comes from the Helen Hayes Awards. Monday, January 28th theatreWashington will announce the 29th Helen Hayes Awards nominees, in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery. This year, for the first time, theatre lovers in Washington and around the world can watch the nomination announcements live via webcast. Click here to connect or learn more from theatreWashington. The webcast begins at 6:45 pm.
Bad habits behind the wheel apparently lead to more bad habits
WTOP's Hank Silverberg reports.
Signs that federal partisanship is impacting road budgets
WTOP's Max Smith reports.
Metropolitan Police fails to investigate sexual assault cases
WTOP reporter Alicia Lozano
UK warns citizens to leave Benghazi, Libya
JJ Green, WTOP National Security Correspondent
Striking up the band
The University of Maryland "Mighty Sound of Maryland" Marching Band was part of the Inaugural Parade! Looking great and sounding great. Before the big day we talked with some band members and UMd Director of Bands L. Richmond Sparks. Click on the four pieces below!
Raise gas tax or sales tax to pay for roads?
WTOP's Kristi King reports. More in The Washington Post.
Beyonce's 'Star Spangled Banner' inaugural sound check
Recorded by Megan Cloherty Sunday at 10 p.m. at the Capitol
Baltimore police officer indicted on drug charges
Federal prosecutors say a Baltimore police officer indicted on drug and weapons charges is facing up to life in prison.
Real Hints from the real Heloise
Before her appearances at this weekend's Home + Remodeling Show at the Dulles Expo Center Heloise shared some helpful hints on how to survive the Inaugural Ceremonies and parade. Click on the cuts below. Heloise, ahousehold name for over 35 years, is known internationally for her "Hints from Heloise "
Marching band has performed for inaugurations for over a century
WTOP's Natalie Plumb
Conference championship time: George and Rob's predictions
WTOP's George Wallace and Rob Woodfork
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