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Thousands still without power after blizzard
Power crews have been working around the clock as tens of thousands of people are without power after the massive weekend storm that moved through the area.
updated: 2 hours, 6 minutes ago

8 to 14 more inches of snow coming to D.C. region
The Washington area continues digging out from a historic storm as another system looks to hit the area this afternoon.
updated: Feb 9th - 6:56pm

When will my trash & recycling get picked up?
Some counties are delaying trash and recycling collection because of this weekend's storm.
updated: Feb 9th - 6:35pm

Snow shuts down federal government, life goes on
So far, the effects have been negligible. Many essential government services are performed at offices around the country, and about 85 percent of federal employees work outside the Washington region anyway. Others were working from home despite the snow. An IRS spokeswoman said tax returns should not be affected.
updated: Feb 9th - 5:32pm

WTOP Talkback
Many of you have questions and concerns about the plowing, outages and closings in your area.
updated: Feb 9th - 3:30pm

Flights from D.C. airports again screech to a halt
Flights are expected to end soon at Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport in advance of a winter storm.
updated: Feb 9th - 4:41pm

25 percent of D.C. plows out of commission
As the region braces for another major storm, one local government is having trouble keeping their plows on the roads, WTOP has learned.
updated: Feb 9th - 1:54pm

Former Va. governor urges DNC chair's ouster
In a column Tuesday on the political news Web site Politico, former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder said the Democratic Party has suffered a series of reversals in governor's races and special congressional elections under Kaine's watch.
updated: Feb 9th - 3:51pm

WTOP Snow Emergency Guide
With heavy snow expected, you may want to keep this information handy.
updated: Feb 9th - 1:42pm

Sex offender indicted in slaying of Md. girl
A registered sex offender has been indicted on murder charges in the slaying of an 11-year-old Salisbury girl, and prosecutors will seek the death penalty in the case, authorities said Tuesday.
updated: Feb 9th - 3:24pm

Md. bill could deny benefits to illegal immigrants
Maryland House Minority Leader Anthony O'Donnell wants to prohibit state and local government agencies from giving most public benefits to adult illegal immigrants.
updated: Feb 9th - 2:49pm

Man injured as roof collapses while clearing snow
Fire officials say a man attempting to clear off snow from his garage roof in Upper Marlboro was thrown from a ladder when the roof collapsed.
updated: Feb 9th - 2:46pm

Where are the shelters?
Some areas have set up local shelters for people who don't have access to heat.
updated: Feb 9th - 12:15pm

Md. police chopper rescues snowbound man
A Maryland man is hospitalized after a state police helicopter crew rescued him from his snowbound property, authorities say.
updated: Feb 9th - 1:13pm

New storm will further complicate snow removal
A new storm coming Tuesday will make the jobs of road crews across the region more difficult.
updated: Feb 9th - 10:46am

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