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How DC is helping rising 6th and 9th graders adjust to their new schools

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:23:09 Z

(WTOP News) 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. How DC is helping incoming high schoolers get to know their new schools In front of a crowd of about 100 at Duke...

Local chefs work to bring the DC area together, one pop-up at a time

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:06:05 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Local chefs work to bring the DC area together, one pop-up at a time Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden...

A foie gras ban will be on the DC ballot in November

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:41:27 Z

(WTOP News) A measure to ban foie gras produced through force-feeding has qualified for the November ballot, the D.C. Board of Elections said Wednesday. Known as Initiative 86 or the Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026, the proposal would prohibit the...

WATCH: Panda Bao Li celebrates his 5th birthday, 2nd at DC’s National Zoo

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:37:56 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Giant panda at DC zoo celebrates fifth birthday with shark-themed party One of the National Zoo s giant pandas...

‘You can replace stuff’: Mother describes escape from Southeast DC apartment blaze

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:04:45 Z

(WTOP News) Danielle Mitchell, a resident who had to flee her unit in the three-story apartment building in Southeast, watched as D.C. firefighters battled the fire on Aug. 4, 2026. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) Danielle Mitchell, a resident who had to flee her unit in...

Firefighters battle blaze at 3-story apartment building in DC

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:16:01 Z

(WTOP News) A fire seen from miles away tore through a three-story apartment building in D.C. Tuesday afternoon, displacing people from two dozen units. D.C. Fire and EMS said the fire filled the building on the 5300 block of E Street SE with smoke and fire...

Trump’s arch could disrupt the historical significance of many of Washington’s sites, report says

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:58:25 Z

(WTOP News) Visitors take photos at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, with the ferris wheel and a model of the triumphal arch in the background, Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Visitors take photos at the Great...

Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:46:54 Z

(WTOP News) WASHINGTON (AP) — The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress. The figure offers a glimpse of how much taxpayer...

Clergy, civic groups hold SAVE Act protest and get-out-the-vote rally in DC

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:33:06 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Clergy, civic groups hold SAVE Act protest and get-out-the-vote rally in DC Hundreds marched through the streets of...

New rankings show DC region has deep bench of top hospitals

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:49:05 Z

(WTOP News) Patients across the D.C and Baltimore area have no shortage of highly rated hospitals close to home, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. A dozen hospitals in the D.C. area earned the magazine s Best Regional Hospital...

An exclusive first look at the National Zoo’s new baby bat-eared foxes!

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:07:45 Z

(WTOP News) The National Zoo has two new baby bat-eared foxes that no one except the staff has seen up close, until now. In Tuesday’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP s Matt Kaufax gives you a sneak peek at these furry cuties, a fitting conclusion to MAT s...

Recent rain in DC region ‘didn’t do much to dent the drought’ of drinking water supply, expert says

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:39:35 Z

(WTOP News) Despite the recent torrential rain and flash flooding in portions of the D.C. region, the flow of the Potomac River is so low that local water suppliers are beginning to monitor for a drought. Related stories Heavy storms could bring flash flooding...

‘A beautiful art form’: DC-area resident shares her love of cigars with others

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:47:44 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Arlington educator teaches the 'art form' of cigars Mechelle Merkerson is the first Black female cigar educator in the...

How long will it take to make DC skies safer?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:27 Z

(WTOP News) It s been 18 months since a military helicopter and regional jet collided over the Potomac River, and six months since the National Transportation Safety Board issued 50 recommendations to improve airline safety at Reagan National Airport and...

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:25:20 Z

(WTOP News) The Washington Monument is seen in the background of the now drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) The Washington Monument is seen in the background of the now drained Lincoln...

American Black Film Festival brings three-day pop-up to Union Market

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:04:58 Z

(WTOP News) The American Black Film Festival kicks off its pop-up tour in D.C. this fall, launching a three-day showcase of films, conversations and industry programming at another pop-up: Union Market s Angelika Film. Related stories DC comedian Tommy Davidson...

‘You can see everything’: DC’s Waldorf Astoria reopens historic clock tower to the public

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:48:41 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Waldorf Astoria reopens historic clock tower to the public One of the best views in the D.C. region is once again open...

Upper Marlboro woman charged in fatal Northwest DC hit-and-run

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:10:35 Z

(WTOP News) A Maryland woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter months after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian in Foggy Bottom, according to D.C. police. Shaneia Gregnesia Lincoln, 34, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested Monday on a...

Commanders envision loud new DC stadium built to draw fans, players and major events

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:35:50 Z

(WTOP News) The Washington Commanders want their planned stadium at the former RFK Stadium site to deliver an imposing home-field advantage while becoming a destination for fans, players and some of the world’s biggest sporting events. In an interview with...

Memorial honoring veterans of the first Gulf War nears completion on National Mall

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:28:06 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Desert Storm Memorial nears completion on National Mall More than 35 years after the first Gulf War, veterans who...

DC comedian Tommy Davidson returns home to ‘dispense happy’

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:15:55 Z

(WTOP News) Next week, the D.C. Improv hosts hometown favorite Tommy Davidson for six shows. Davidson explained to WTOP contributor Joe Yasharoff that “his trips to comedy clubs are about dispensing happy to people.” “I go into these little enclaves in this...

School’s out, hunger’s up: DC area nonprofit steps in to feed kids

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:39:52 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Nonprofit provides fresh produce to communities facing food insecurity During the school year, struggling families can...

Three nights only! Live music returns to Carter Barron

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:18:29 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) Live music returns to Carter Barron Amphitheatre this summer, but only for three nights. For more than 60 years, the outdoor venue in Rock Creek Park hosted everything from Shakespeare to Springsteen, but because of maintenance issues, it has been...

Things to do in the DC area: Otakon, Black Books Matter Fest … and more!

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:04:10 Z

(WTOP News) Fans of anime, K-pop and nerd culture are uniting in D.C. this weekend for the massive, annual event, known as Otakon . The event offers variety of panels, workshops, an artist alley, a car show, maid cafe and more, all dedicated to celebrating East...

After Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation, some skaters and hockey programs say access has shrunk

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:38:29 Z

(WTOP News) Fort Dupont Ice Arena is back open after a nearly $39 million renovation, but some longtime users say getting on the ice has become more difficult under the facility s new operating model. Related stories Quad God shares gold medal message with DC...

The DC area’s 30 sweetest spots for ice cream, gelato, custard and more

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:52:13 Z

(WTOP News) Time to cool down! Whether you re craving gelato, soft serve, frozen custard, ice cream or something else that is just sweet and cold enough, WTOP has a list focused on the most reliable neighborhood spots for a scoop, sundae or something truly...

WATCH LIVE: Lindsey Graham eulogized in DC funeral

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:59:58 Z

(WTOP News) Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation s more influential U.S. politicians at home and abroad, is being eulogized Tuesday as a “swashbuckling” public servant and “true American original” during...

DC traffic closures for Lindsey Graham funeral near Capitol, National Cathedral

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:01:03 Z

(WTOP News) Drivers should expect road closures and traffic restrictions across Northwest D.C. on Tuesday as the nation s capital hosts funeral services for Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham s remains are scheduled to arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, followed by...

National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings!

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:02:26 Z

(WTOP News) 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. National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings! Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden...

DC’s utility shut-off moratorium is ending. Here’s what Pepco customers should know

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:39:38 Z

(WTOP News) As residents saw electric bills rise, the D.C. Council enacted a 90-day moratorium on shutting off power for customers with outstanding balances of less than $1,000. That moratorium ends Tuesday, July 28, but Pepco said customers with past-due...

Local youth water polo team headed to the Junior Olympics

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:32:31 Z

(WTOP News) If you didn t think water polo wasn t much of a sport on the East Coast, try telling that to members of the District Blossoms water polo team. The kids who make up both boys and a girls team are headed to Dallas to participate in the Junior Olympics...

WATCH: Howard University interim president addresses unenrollment of hundreds of students

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:16:37 Z

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5 DC-area teens, basketball coach facing charges over junk food stolen from Florida 7-Eleven

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:48:59 Z

(WTOP News) Five teen basketball players from the D.C. area and their coach were arrested in Florida for conspiring to steal merchandise from a 7-Eleven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The teens traveled to Davenport, Florida, as members of the...

DC community believes traffic safety should be reexamined after 5-year-old injured in hit-and-run

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:57:24 Z

(WTOP News) The search continues for a suspect in a hit-and-run case involving a 5-year-old boy in Southeast Washington. D.C. police said the child was riding a scooter on Ridgecrest Court, near 22nd Street in Southeast, around 6:45 p.m. when he was hit by a...

DC public safety agencies spent nearly $220M on overtime, auditor finds

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:36 Z

(WTOP News) A new report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor found the District s public safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on overtime during the last fiscal year, driven by staffing shortages high rates of employee leave. Overtime has been and continues...

Another National Mall water feature needs repairs

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:05:38 Z

(WTOP News) The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , the seawall around the Tidal Basin , and Constitution Gardens have all recently undergone repairs. Now, another water feature on the National Mall is being repaired after it was damaged. A contractor s vehicle...

Trump speaks at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in redo after April attack

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:00:12 Z

(WTOP News) Watch Video: WHCA President Weijia Jiang speaks at rescheduled dinner 3 months after shooting Washington — President Donald Trump cracked jokes at reporters and politicians during take two of the White House Correspondents Dinner on Friday night,...

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:26:28 Z

(WTOP News) Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU's 2026 Biennial Leadership Conference, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU's 2026 Biennial Leadership Conference, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington....

New murals are going up around DC to continue celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:53:18 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Each DC ward is getting a brand-new mural You may soon notice new murals in D.C., as part of the District’s DC250 Mural...

Rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner brings road, traffic closures

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:36:56 Z

(WTOP News) The rescheduled White House correspondents dinner will be taking place Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in the District. Related stories Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents Dinner Man accused of attempted...