Washington D.C. BubbleLife

Ex-CBS reporter: Trump’s White House unlike any I’ve covered

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:58:34 Z

(WTOP News) A veteran reporter who s covered six presidencies is sharing in his new book how White House press coverage has changed and how the current environment is unlike anything he s witnessed. Peter Maer covered the White House for CBS News Radio from 1998...

Go-Go band UCB: From mom’s basement to Lizzo’s album

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:47:15 Z

(WTOP News) toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jimmy Alexander speaks to Go-Go band UCB about their inclusion in new Lizzo song Lizzo is helping a D.C. go-go band celebrate their 30th anniversary in an amazing way. The pop star has...

Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions, history of exclusion

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:33:16 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. Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American...

A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community Museum’s new exhibit

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:42:47 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. A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community Museum’s new exhibit After being closed since January,...

DC Water proposed rate hike met with collective shrug

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:16:24 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. Water was prepared to be peppered with questions about a proposal to raise monthly rates over the next two years. The agency scheduled a two-hour town hall Thursday night, but the meeting ended after less than an hour, with few people showing up...

The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:54:40 Z

(WTOP News) Metro is stepping up fare enforcement on Metrobus, changing the experience for riders as the transit agency launches a broad push to catch fare evaders. As May ends and June begins, riders can expect to see uniformed Metro Transit Police officers and...

The Weekend Scene: Petworth Porchfest and more things to do through May 31

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:04 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday Celeb spotting?! Our group chats are lighting up this week because of Lizzo’s go-go collab with D.C.’s own TRE and a rare bird sighting in...

DC police announce youth curfew zone for U Street Corridor

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:26 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. police have announced a juvenile curfew zone for the U Street Corridor this weekend. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an emergency order last week that allows the D.C. police chief to create curfew zones in response to teen takeovers and youth crime...

Trump showcases DC renovations at Cabinet meeting, suggests fixes to WWII memorial

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:07:11 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) He boasted of fixing city fountains and power-washing a local pool — making careful distinctions between sandblasting versus pebble-blasting — and detailing efforts to repair brick walkways in a public park. But this wasn t a small-town mayor...

President Trump says National Guard here to stay in DC

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:46:12 Z

(WTOP News) For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill . Thousands of National Guard personnel remain on patrol in the nation s capital and President Donald Trump says there is no plan...

Springsteen announces return to DC area in October for Power to the People Festival

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:39:29 Z

(WTOP News) If you missed Bruce Springsteen at Wednesday night s Nationals Park show, there s good news: He ll be back in the D.C. area in October for the first-ever Power to the People Festival. The one-day festival will be played at the Merriweather Post...

Things to do in the DC area: Project GLOW, Petworth PorchFest … and more!

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:45:19 Z

(WTOP News) Chris Lake at Project GLOW, an EDM festival, in 2025.(Courtesy Project GLOW) Chris Lake at Project GLOW, an EDM festival, in 2025.(Courtesy Project GLOW) The District s annual electronic dance music festival, known as Project GLOW , is back this...

DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in June

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:19:19 Z

(WTOP News) Every month, WTOP’s DMV Foodie Guide highlights craveable collaboration dinners, restaurant pop-ups, festivals, and other standout food experiences bringing the D.C., Maryland and Virginia dining scene to life. To start out the DMV Foodie Guide...

José Andrés opens up to WTOP about new cookbook ‘Spain My Way’

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:36:56 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. José Andrés on what influenced his newest cookbook, ‘Spain My Way’ For chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés,...

‘You cannot unbird yourself’: Black Birders Week and the appeal of the outdoors for all

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:13:02 Z

(WTOP News) Spring migration, when birds that have spent their winter in Central and South America come winging back to North America, is in full swing. And it s also the season when Black birders gather and celebrate the natural world and invite others to enjoy...

FIFA fun comes to National Mall during World Cup

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:04 Z

(WTOP News) While the FIFA World Cup will be played in 11 cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada, D.C. was left out — but the nation s capital won t miss out on all the fun. Freedom 250 announced the National Mall will be home to a FIFA World Cup...

12 bronze statues pop up at closed Freedom Plaza

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:32:31 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. Questions grow over new statues at closed Freedom Plaza New statues were erected on Freedom Plaza in D.C. last week. A...

Tickets now available for new museum underneath Lincoln Memorial

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:05:15 Z

(WTOP News) Now is the time to act if you want to be one of the first people to experience D.C. s newest museum. Related stories Lincoln Memorial Museum will highlight civil rights moments held on its steps What is lying in wait under the Lincoln Memorial? A...

Feeling go-go as hell? Lizzo collaborates with DC band

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:19:53 Z

(WTOP News) In a move that underscores her reputation as one of pop music’s most adventurous stars, Lizzo has teamed up with UCB, or the Uncalled 4 Band, for a new go-go inspired track that mixes hip-hop and the unmistakable bounce of D.C.’s homegrown sound. The...

Baltimore track teammates shocked after man was killed in gunfight with Secret Service

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:03:40 Z

(WTOP News) Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE ( WJZ ) Nasire Best, the 21-year-old gunman who was shot and killed after allegedly shooting at the U.S. Secret Service outside of the White House on Saturday, was a Maryland resident who had a previous...

This extravagant historic DC home doubles as a bar and museum!

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:47:58 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. Where to find the hidden historic home of a DC beer baron Are you a history nerd with a beer obsession? WTOP s Matt...

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:57:37 Z

(WTOP News) FILE - Sarv Dharavane, 11, of Tucker, Ga., reacts after spelling his word correctly in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File) FILE - Sarv Dharavane, 11, of...

Analysis: Gunfire at the White House reveals America’s dangerous new security reality

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:04:13 Z

(WTOP News) Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in...

Gunman killed near White House had been previously charged with trespassing

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:11:24 Z

(WTOP News) Evidence markers are seen on a crime scene after police responded to reports of shots fired near the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Evidence markers are seen on a crime scene after police responded to...

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans ‘biological men' from exhibits

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:27:05 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) What started as a widely backed proposal to locate a new Smithsonian American Women s History Museum on the National Mall devolved into a partisan fight Thursday after Republicans revised the legislation to ensure no transgender people are included...

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:24:07 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious but stable condition Sunday. The Secret Service said the bystander, who has not...

‘Every second matters’: How effective are post-9/11 counterterrorism systems against the ‘lone actor’?

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:09:07 Z

(WTOP News) Saturday s shooting near the White House showed how quickly a single individual can force federal security into crisis mode, WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green said. Related stories Suspect dead after opening fire near White House...

What’s next for pipeline that burst, causing massive Potomac River sewage spill?

Sat, 23 May 2026 02:21:27 Z

(WTOP News) Members of Congress learned a great deal this week about issues that contributed to the massive pipe that burst earlier this year, causing hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage to flow into the Potomac River. But lawmakers and D.C.-area...

‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

Fri, 22 May 2026 22:54:37 Z

(WTOP News) Anthony Eugene Robinson, also known as the shopping cart killer, was sentenced Friday to life in prison for the 2021 murders of two women in Harrisonburg, Virginia, whose bodies he transported in a shopping cart and concealed in an undeveloped lot....

DC youth curfews: What an order by Mayor Bowser changes

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:58:26 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) An emergency order signed by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to impose curfews for teenagers. Bowser issued the order Friday amid an ongoing battle involving the mayor, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and...

DC voter guide: What to know before June primary for mayor, council, Congress

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:12:14 Z

(WTOP News) The 2026 election cycle will mark the start of a new era in D.C. politics. Voters in the District will choose a new mayor for the first time in 12 years. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced late last year she would not seek a fourth term. Related stories...

Metro GM on possible new ‘Gold Line,’ Stadium-Armory improvements, bus fares

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:56:04 Z

(WTOP News) Big changes are coming to two very different aspects of Metro s system. On buses, boarding riders will soon be greeted by the operator, who will now be directed to remind riders about the fare. Earlier this week, Metro said nearly seven in 10 bus...

Asian spirits, from Korean gin to Japanese whiskey, are becoming staples on DC drink menus

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:31:20 Z

(WTOP News) 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 . Cooking techniques and ingredients give Asian cuisines their distinct and regional flavors,...

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump’s Washington arch

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:29:42 Z

(WTOP News) WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation s capital, a key step in the project s process. Commissioners, all...

Trump's proposed Washington arch gets another review

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:50 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) President Donald Trump s plan to build a triumphal arch in Washington is getting a second look from a federal agency that suggested changes before it approved the concept last month. The proposed 250-foot arch is one of several projects the...

Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:07:10 Z

(WTOP News) The Ballroom construction site can be seen as President Donald Trump tours the area at the White House, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The Ballroom construction site can be seen as President Donald Trump tours the...

Cold front brings clouds, showers Thursday ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:36:06 Z

(WTOP News) After days of record heat, the D.C. region will see rain and cooler temperatures on Thursday, lingering into the holiday weekend. After a warm start in the upper 60s, temperatures will spend the day sliding backward, dropping into the upper 50s by...

Things to do in the DC area: Memorial Day events, Strawberry Jubilee Fest … and more!

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:23:11 Z

(WTOP News) Across the D.C. region, there are several ways to honor the lives and legacies of those who served and sacrificed for this country. Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday in May, but there are several demonstrations, parades and...

Memorial Day Parade brings long list of road closures to DC

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:05:39 Z

(WTOP News) Memorial Day means crowded streets in downtown D.C., but not because of traffic. Drivers will make way for the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday. There s a long list of road closures to accommodate the event. It starts Saturday at 7 a.m. when...

A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital?

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:56 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. A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital? Tom Donohue was taken to Cedar Hill Regional Medical...