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Ciara Wells

Reporter · US

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Sep 21, 2026
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Aug 10, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · By Ciara Wells

    DC awards new contract to Lyft for Capital Bikeshare operations – WTOP News (opens the original)

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    D.C.’s Department of Transportation announced Monday that it was awarding a new five-year operative contract to Lyft to expand and retain availability for Capital Bikeshare in the city. The department said in a news release that the contract will open doors to expand the electrification of the bike fleet and increase the amount of docking stations. “This new contract gives us an opportunity to build on that momentum by expanding the network, advancing electrification, and keeping Capital Bikesha

  2. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · By Ciara Wells

    New rules to restrict unaccompanied minors at 2 Maryland malls – WTOP News (opens the original)

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    Two malls in Montgomery County, Maryland, announced Monday the implementation of new parental guidance regulations. This comes after a series of reports about youth violence and disorderly conduct inside the shopping centers. Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery’s new “Parental Guidance Policy” prohibits visitors under the age of 18 from being inside the mall without adult supervision by a parent or guardian age 21 or older. That one adult may accompany up to four minors. The new policy go

  3. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · By Ciara Wells

    Secondhand isn’t second best at Vintage Vintage Vintage in DC – WTOP News (opens the original)

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    This story is part of WTOP’s Small Business September coverage. Each week, WTOP will be highlighting small businesses across the D.C. region, along with financial, government and other organizations that help our small business community thrive. Vintage Vintage Vintage is hard to miss. The brightly colored neon walls of the former 1950s PNC bank sit between an open lot and a tiny Italian restaurant in D.C.’s Union Market. Inside are two-toned walls covered with funky glassware and disco balls th

  4. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · By Ciara Wells

    Teenager killed in shooting at Fauquier County party over the weekend – WTOP News (opens the original)

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    A teenage boy was shot and killed at a party Saturday night in Fauquier County, Virginia, the sheriff’s office said. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrived to a private residence on Bowery Lane in Catlett around 9:30 p.m. for reports of a noisy outdoor party and sounds of gunfire. After arriving at the scene, police concluded that the event was a Quinceañera party and that the gunshots were coming from a different location. Before leaving the property, authorities witnessed “

  5. Article · Aug 10, 2026 · By Ciara Wells

    DC ranks No. 8 on list of solo travel spots in the US – WTOP News (opens the original)

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    On a list of the top 50 solo travel destinations in the world, the United States ranked No. 1, and of the U.S.’ top 10 cities to visit on your own, the District of Columbia ranked No. 8. Travel and Tour World, an online travel news magazine, released its ranking on top destinations for independent travel. Iceland, Japan, Finland and Australia also ranked in the top 5 (in that order). TTW crafted its ranking based on research and a series of metrics including safety, affordability and culture. Th

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