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NOLA meets DC at The Occidental collaboration breakfast this weekend

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:08:01 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. The Occidental hosts iconic New Orleans restaurant, Brennan’s, for pop-up event Celebrate the legacy of the iconic New...

DC’s Emancipation Day celebrations Sunday mark the long push for enslaved people’s freedom

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:17:26 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. s celebration of its own Emancipation Day will be marked with a festival, parade and concert Sunday at 13th and Pennsylvania Ave. in Northwest. The events will commemorate the date — April 16, 1862 — when President Abraham Lincoln signed the...

Survivor DC: You may win the best friends of your adult life

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:25:22 Z

(WTOP News) Do you dream of competing on Survivor but don’t have the PTO to go? Thanks to a local Live Reality Games group, instead of flying to Borneo, the tribal council meeting is at Roosevelt Island. Survivor D.C. is the creation of Ryan Hergenreder. In 2023...

Protesters rally against Trump’s plan for ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC during key vote

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:23 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. Protests against ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC as concept faces federal review While President Donald Trump s proposal for a...

Federal agency approves concept for Trump’s plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:10:30 Z

(WTOP News) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up an artist rendering of the new triumphal arch as she speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex...

Do you know these obscure facts about DC’s Jefferson Memorial?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:58:06 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. Matt About Town: More Jefferson Memorial Easter eggs! What’s better than a story on the hidden secrets of D.C.’s...

Potomac River named nation's most endangered due to data centers, aging infrastructure

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:58:17 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) Rivers around the United States are under growing strain from pollution, development and extreme weather, according to environmental nonprofit American Rivers . The bigger the strain, the more problems posed to the wildlife and people that depend on...

In one week, you can meet a 460-pound bundle of joy at the National Zoo

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:39:31 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. Soon, the public can meet a new baby elephant at the National Zoo One of the newest additions to the Smithsonian’s...

PHOTOS: Washington Commanders unveil new uniforms

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:55:26 Z

(WTOP News) The Washington Commanders unveiled their new uniforms on Wednesday, April 15. (Courtesy Washington Commanders)

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:20:44 Z

(WTOP News) FILE - The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose Luis Magana) FILE - The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose...

‘Great American State Fair’ to take over National Mall for 16 days

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:36:13 Z

(WTOP News) A massive, state fair-style celebration is coming to the National Mall in D.C. this summer. Related stories It s going to be incredible : State fair celebrating America’s 250th set for National Mall IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen excited for...

How social media made a trend out of tradition with matcha

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:08:26 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. The tradition behind your trendy cup of matcha When you walk into the Teaism teahouse in Penn Quarter, the frantic...

‘Something is seriously wrong’: A woman’s MS diagnosis story and why she wants you to know the signs

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:38:27 Z

(WTOP News) At Nationals Park on Sunday, the National MS Society hosted Walk MS D.C., an event aimed at raising awareness about multiple sclerosis and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. For Jenny Nieto, a D.C. resident, her diagnosis followed a...

Sumo, style, and Samoyeds: Japanese Street Festival takes over Pennsylvania Avenue

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:29:21 Z

(WTOP News) The 64th annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival took over Pennsylvania Avenue this weekend. Over 40,000 people were expected to attend the two-day annual event hosted by The Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. The group says it’s the...

From bottle caps to bird baths: How the DC-area can prevent mosquitoes this season

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:04:02 Z

(WTOP News) This summer may be tough for a lot of us in the D.C. region due to the deadliest animal in the world . Mosquito season normally starts in April and lasts until October depending on temperatures and rainfall. Experts are predicting this year to be one...

3 people rescued from Potomac River after boat crashes into tree

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:21:09 Z

(WTOP News) Three people were left clinging to a tree in the Potomac River after their boat ran into a tree, officials said Saturday. More stories I almost cried : American University students celebrate safe return of Artemis II crew DC man sentenced to 18 years...

Security is part of the picture for DC ahead of America250 celebrations on the National Mall

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:29:52 Z

(WTOP News) As preparations get underway for a summer season packed with patriotic events for America250, officials from across the D.C. region are considering security. D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsay Appiah said at a recent meeting of...

DC man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 shooting of innocent bystander

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:26:12 Z

(WTOP News) A D.C. man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a deadly 2021 shooting that killed an innocent bystander. Dearay Wilson, 30, pleaded guilty in February to second-degree murder while armed, according to a release from the Department of Justice...

‘I just went for it’: Washington Spirit’s Gabby Carle details MCAT journey

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:08:55 Z

(WTOP News) As Gabby Carle walked into a team meeting in mid-March, she was greeted by applause and cheers from her Washington Spirit teammates, along with balloons spelling out congrats. Carle was stunned but understood immediately what the celebration was for....

‘I almost cried’: American University students celebrate safe return of Artemis II crew

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:39:46 Z

(WTOP News) When NASA officials cheered the Artemis II mission’s splashdown as a “perfect bull’s-eye” on Friday, several American University students and staffers were cheering too. They celebrated at a campus watch party as the four crew members — astronauts...

Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and ‘One Nation Under God'

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:26:36 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) President Donald Trump s plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital, unveiled on Friday, include a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. The 12-page plan...

Bowser's DC budget: What it means for taxes, child care and Medicaid

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:38:11 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented a balanced budget for the next fiscal year despite a projected $1.1 billion budget gap. District officials said Friday they were able to arrive at a proposed budget without any property tax increases or business tax...

Taxpayers will help fund Independence Arch, or so-called ‘Arc de Trump’

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:17:16 Z

(WTOP News) Watch Video: Trump says proposed arch to commemorate country s anniversary is for me Washington — American taxpayers will help fund the construction of President Trump s planned triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, according to the spending plan...

America 250: Historic Georgetown home reveals rare Washington family treasures

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:21:05 Z

(WTOP News) Tucked away in the heart of Georgetown stands a home steeped in nearly two centuries of U.S. history. Tudor Place was the ancestral home of Martha Peter, the granddaughter of America’s inaugural first lady Martha Washington. Martha Peter was married...

From DOGE to AI: DC region’s newly created jobs board seen as tool for future employment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:11:03 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. Deputy Secretary for Education Paul Kihn said the creation of a job search board is helping make sure that area residents are prepared for shifts in the rapidly changing job market. Related stories AI job search tool launched for former federal...

Don’t get too cozy when it comes to gas prices across DC region

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:46:59 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. Relief from high gas prices may be coming soon A tentative ceasefire deal with Iran is in place and it has caused the...

2 Metro employees dead after Friendship Heights shooting

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:33:02 Z

(WTOP News) D,C, police at the scene in Friendship Heights on Thursday morning.(WTOP/Pablo Rouco) D,C, police at the scene in Friendship Heights on Thursday morning.(WTOP/Pablo Rouco) Two Metro employees are dead after a shooting Thursday morning in the...

Metro hair-touching suspect back in jail, accused of stalking DC woman

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:31:27 Z

(WTOP News) A Silver Spring, Maryland, man accused of targeting women on Metro trains is back behind bars — and facing a new stalking charge in D.C. Bryan Betancur, 28, who had been released on bond after being accused of touching women’s hair while riding...

Road closures Saturday in DC for National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, Japanese festival

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:36:48 Z

(WTOP News) Joyful celebrations in D.C. this weekend may mean pain for some drivers, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival are bringing a slew of road closures to the nation s capital. The parade is Saturday,...

Which DC speed cameras gave the most tickets last year?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:58:02 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. Which DC speed cameras give the most tickets? D.C. traffic cameras issued hundreds of thousands of tickets last year,...

How much do Uber and Lyft drivers need to fear robotaxis?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:12:24 Z

(WTOP News) First, it was the ride-share industry that disrupted traditional taxis. Now robotaxis are trying to disrupt the ride-share companies. More tech stories Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages Data...

DC police looking for suspects in robbery of one student’s Louis Vuitton shoes

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:22:34 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. police are searching for multiple suspects after a robbery that left a high school student without his shoes. Related stories DC police charge 2 teens following robbery, paintball gun recovered 3 escape youth detention in Pennsylvania, steal car...

White House Easter Egg Roll to bring patriotic theme, traffic closures to DC

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:22:41 Z

(WTOP News) The White House Easter Egg Roll will bring children, families and festivities for the holiday to Downtown D.C. It will also bring some traffic closures on Monday. First Lady Melania Trump said the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll will take on a...

Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:16:30 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) The U.S. Secret Service said Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House. No injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and the...

Sidwell Friends alum Kiki Rice helps lead UCLA to brink of first national championship

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:29:17 Z

(WTOP News) UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives to the basket against Indiana guard Nevaeh Caffey (2) as Indiana forward Maya Makalusky, second from left, watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP...