How DC plans to keep WorldPride celebrations safe

WTOP News 5/31 11:03A Jimmy Alexander

Three million people are expected to visit D.C. during WorldPride 2025, with 2 million of those staying overnight. It’s believed the 18-day festival will bring $600 million to the city thanks to the tourists. Between the parade, festival, and...

DC region sees severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon

WTOP News 5/31 10:44A Gaby Arancibia

Passing showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected in the D.C. region Saturday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for northwestern D.C.,...

How to — maybe — catch a glimpse of the northern lights this week

WTOP News 5/31 10:11A Greg Redfern

Just over a year ago, on May 10, 2024, the aurora borealis lit up the skies worldwide due to an extreme geomagnetic storm . The D.C. region had several glorious nights of the northern lights in 2024. The last a aurora alert for the region was in...

Weekend road closures take over DC, Virginia as Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic kicks off

WTOP News 5/31 3:43A Kay Perkins

This weekend, you might encounter a detour or two in the District or in Arlington, Virginia, for the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic. The following areas will be closed to traffic on Sunday for...

At the Pride Parade, these restaurants and bars offer the best views, themed specials

WTOP News 5/30 10:46P Michelle Goldchain

The outdoor patio seating at Le Diplomate.(Courtesy Jennifer Chase) The outdoor patio seating at Le Diplomate.(Courtesy Jennifer Chase) If you’re interested in dining and drinking while enjoying some...

30 Great Pride Events to Attend in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/30 8:54A Briana Thomas

WorldPride Music Festival, photo courtesy of MoKi Media. WorldPride is afoot, and the happenings are endless. Music lovers, foodies, families, and bookworms can all find an entertaining way to...

DC unveils a plan loaded with must-see summer events — and heightened security

WTOP News 5/30 4:47A Gigi Barnett

D.C. leaders revealed a full list of can’t-miss summer events Thursday. Topping the lineup is the ongoing World Pride 2025 festival, headlined by Latin pop singer Shakira this weekend, which is expected to draw thousands to the city. “We are proud...

DC mayor looks to bet on poker, blackjack and bingo to grow city’s revenue

WTOP News 5/30 2:09A Mike Murillo

D.C. could soon get more into the gambling game as Mayor Muriel Bowser proposes allowing commercial bingo, poker and blackjack tournaments in the city as part of her growth agenda. Our initial, kind of, thinking around the (poker and blackjack)...

Where the Mexican food is authentic, but only if you can get past this one thing

WTOP News 5/29 10:41P John Domen

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Where the Mexican food is authentic, but can you get past this one...

Chef Edward Lee reimagines Korean cuisine through SHIA’s bold menu

WTOP News 5/29 10:13P Michelle Goldchain

All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with  stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region . Raised in Brooklyn, New York, in a family of Korean immigrants, Chef Edward Lee...

Unified in grief and love, DC’s Capital Jewish Museum reopens after last week’s killings

WTOP News 5/29 8:34A John Domen

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Capital Jewish Museum reopens after deadly shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers A week after a double homicide left...

Things to do in the DC area: Trolley Trail Day, Dragon Boat Festival … and more!

WTOP News 5/29 8:01A Michelle Goldchain

The Trolley Trail Day event promises fun runs, bike rides, live music, art, food and drinks across 10 hubs. The event will be held on June 14.(Photo courtesy of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area) The...

DC Jewish community remembers Israeli embassy staffers

WTOP News 5/29 4:43A Dan Ronan

Under tight security, several hundred people gathered on George Washington University s campus Wednesday night for a service to honor the two Israeli Embassy employees who were killed on May 21 as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum...

Your Ultimate Guide to Pride in DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/28 11:00P Washingtonian Staff

Photo-illustration by Jennifer Albarracin Moya. The History of Pride in DC Some of the most important moments in Washington’s rich LGBTQ+ political and cultural history. Top 10 World Pride Events in DC Our favorite picks for WorldPride happenings...

Top 10 World Pride Events in DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/28 10:57P Briana Thomas

Photograph by Keelyn Oxley Mitchell. 1. Pride LGBTQ+ Tour at Congressional Cemetery June 2 and 7 location_on Congressional Cemetery language Website Photograph by Evy Mages . This...