 Top stories here on WTOP. Some of Maryland's largest utilities have hiked rates by multiples of two or three since 2010, far outpacing the rate of inflation, according to a new report. Something like 10,000 homes and businesses are without power in Northern Virginia, many of them in Fairfax County. This is after tree damage to power lines that could take a while to sort out. We may not have everybody back online until this time tomorrow night. Stay with WTOP for the latest.