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D.C.’s groundhog sees his own shadow

WASHINGTON — Washington’s own groundhog threw in his two cents on the future of the city’s weather and politics. Potomac Phil, a stuffed groundhog, saw his shadow Monday morning in DuPont Circle. That means, “Six more weeks of winter and six more months of political gridlock,” said D.C. Councilman Jack Evans. This the fourth year of the tradition put on by the DuPont Festival.

What should be in your emergency kit

Every home should have an emergency kit on hand for when storms and power outages occur. WTOP recommends you print it out this list ahead foul weather and power outages. Supplies to have on hand:
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