5th-grader is high school basketball star (VIDEO)

By WTOP Staff
February 26, 2013 | 2:42 PM

WASHINGTON — He’s 11 years old and on the high school varsity basketball team.

Julian Newman is only in the fifth grade, but the phenom is already playing four grade levels higher at Downey Christian School in Florida.

After hearing about Newman’s skills, “Sports Illustrated” made the trip to the Sunshine State to see the young star shine on the court.

Watch him play here:

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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