Leonsis says DC could chase NBA, NHL All-Star games after Capital One Arena makeover

WTOP News 5/5 10:21P Ben Raby

Monumental’s $800 million-plus renovation could position Washington for marquee weekends, but the company s CEO warns fans the leagues control the tickets. Ted Leonsis has never hidden his skepticism...

A museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket

WTOP News 5/5 7:35A Luke Lukert

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. A museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket Google has teamed up with world-renowned preservation...

Emergency youth curfew bill pulled from DC Council over lack of support

WTOP News 5/5 7:33A Kate Ryan

A D.C. Council member has pulled emergency legislation that would immediately reenact a juvenile curfew in the District after it became clear Tuesday it would not get the nine votes needed to pass. The 13-member council was still set to vote...

‘A positive sign’: Advocates expand Potomac River testing as E. coil levels return to normal after...

WTOP News 5/5 5:26A Neal Augenstein

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. Crews make progress at C&O Canal, prepare for long-term work on Potomac Interceptor Heading into the summer,...

Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

WTOP News 5/5 3:59A WTOP Staff

FILE - Mina Kimes arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)(AP/Chris Pizzello) FILE - Mina Kimes arrives at the ESPY...

How to find one of DC’s most obscure monuments honoring a Greek goddess

WTOP News 5/4 10:55P Matt Kaufax

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 to find DC's obscure Greek goddess statue In Tuesday s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax heads...

At least 3 MPD officials under investigation over crime stats may be fired

NBC DC (Local) 5/4 9:08A Paul Wagner and NBC Washington S

At least three Metropolitan Police Department officials who were under investigation for allegedly manipulating crime statistics were issued termination papers by the internal affairs office, law...

Future of East Potomac Golf Course in question after lease termination, judge denies request to halt...

WTOP News 5/4 5:00A Mike Murillo

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. Future of East Potomac Golf Course in question after lease termination A federal judge will not order work to be...

Florida man says he plans to come down from DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge

WTOP News 5/4 4:15A Matt Small

The man who scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in D.C. said late Sunday that he plans to “soon be leaving the bridge,” as authorities continue to monitor the situation. Florida‑based activist Guido Reichstadter thanked supporters and described...

They’ve brewed happiness for DC’s ale and lager lovers for 15 years

WTOP News 5/3 11:38P Luke Lukert

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. They have brewed happiness for DC’s ale and lager lovers for 15 years In the D.C. region, conversations often start...

Street closures planned Monday for DC-area law enforcement officers memorial service

WTOP News 5/3 3:17A Valerie Bonk

Street closures are planned for Monday morning s 47th annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service. Related stories Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying...

Affordability, home rule and Trump dominate DC mayoral, delegate debates

WTOP News 5/3 1:38A Jimmy Alexander

The leading five Democratic candidates for D.C. mayor and congressional delegate faced off in back-to-back debates at George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium Saturday. If you closed your eyes and just listened, the two debates may...

Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence

WTOP News 5/2 3:58A Ciara Wells

Two cases of measles have been confirmed in the DC-area: Officials with the District s Department of Health announced a confirmed case of measles in the city on Thursday, and the Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of...

‘You’re memorialized forever’: Former DC United star Tony Sanneh inducted into National Soccer Hall...

WTOP News 5/1 10:43P Jose Umana

Tony Sanneh stood in awe as his former U.S. men s national teammate Brian McBride entered the room, shook his hand and welcomed him to the National Soccer Hall of Fame last November. As Sanneh tried to speak, he began to weep, covering his face...

Ben's Chili Bowl reopens U St home and celebrates founder Virginia Ali, 92

NBC DC (Local) 5/1 11:27A Molette Green

The wait for half smokes is over. The original home of Ben’s Chili Bowl reopened on D.C. s U Street NW on Friday, after 10 months of renovations. It was a big day down on U street that brought out a...