PHOTOS: 2025 Fourth of July celebrations in the DC area

WTOP News 7/4 10:13A Thomas Robertson

Independence Day Washington

A dazzling day marks Fourth of July in the DC region

WTOP News 7/3 11:28P Jessica Kronzer

A sparkling lineup of fireworks, holiday cookouts and more patriotic events is on display Friday as the D.C. region celebrates the nation s independence. It s set to be a sunny, warm day as people throughout the D.C. area mark the United States...

What’s real, what’s not and what’s local in the new ‘Jurassic World’ movie

WTOP News 7/3 10:39P John Domen

The original Jurassic Park movie was groundbreaking, and while still fantasy to some degree, director Steven Spielberg and writer Michael Crichton tried to make it somewhat realistic. It introduced DNA and cloning to an audience that had mostly...

11 Parties and Events to Celebrate All Things Beyoncé Around DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 7/3 6:07A Briana Thomas

Photograph by Alex Slitz/Staff/Getty Images. Yeehaw! Beyoncé rides into town this weekend, and the city is celebrating with dance parties, pre-concert brunches, specialty cocktails, and more...

I Jumped and Climbed Through the National Building Museum’s New Parkour Exhibit

Washingtonian Things To Do 7/3 4:52A Katie Doran

Athletes show off their tricks at Momentum Park(our). Photograph by Katie Doran. I was told to wear sneakers when I came to preview the National Building Museum’s latest exhibit, and I’m glad I did. “...

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2025

WTOP News 7/3 3:39A Jessica Kronzer

There s a holiday weekend ahead, and with the Independence Day celebrations come closures and modified schedules for D.C., Maryland and Virginia. July Fourth stories Road closures, Metro changes accompany July Fourth weekend in DC Fireworks,...

Where to find the top July 4 restaurant and bar deals in DC

WTOP News 7/3 12:22A Michelle Goldchain

The Fourth of July picnics sold by Unconventional Diner cost $60, are intended to feed four, and are available for pre-order via Resy.(Courtesy Unconventional Diner) The Fourth of July picnics sold by...

Price hikes for Capital Bikeshare bikes starting in August

WTOP News 7/2 11:25P Kate Ryan

Prices, along with your mileage, may vary if you use Capital Bikeshare — but you can definitely expect to pay more next month. Starting on Aug. 1 , the cost of most annual memberships and rides on the popular silver e-bikes will increase. What...

Congressional intern killed in Northwest DC shooting

WTOP News 7/2 9:54P Gaby Arancibia

A 21-year-old congressional intern for Kansas Rep. Ron Estes was fatally shot Monday near the Mt. Vernon Square Metro station in Northwest D.C. Police identified the staffer as Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts. He came to D.C....

Road closures, Metro changes accompany July Fourth weekend in DC, Beyonce concert

WTOP News 7/2 5:44A Thomas Robertson

Ringing in the Fourth of July in D.C. is a lot more fun once you re at your destination, and if it s the National Mall, driving there will be nearly impossible. Road closures will make life difficult...

How a task force is recommending DC reimagines its Gallery Place-Chinatown neighborhood

WTOP News 7/2 5:35A Scott Gelman

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Streets and plazas are empty in the Chinatown neighborhood as people stay home and non-essential businesses are ordered closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic March...

Truck crash, fuel spill on I-495 wrecks morning traffic in Maryland

WTOP News 7/2 4:54A Will Vitka

Both directions of the Capital Beltway were a mess following a serious crash involving two tractor-trailers on the Inner Loop after Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County, Maryland, Wednesday morning. Reports of the crash started at around 5 a.m.,...

Ex-FBI agent charged in Capitol riot now works on Justice Department’s ‘weaponization’ task force

WTOP News 7/2 4:50A WTOP Staff

FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event at the Capitol in Washington, on June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)(AP/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades) FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event at the...

Daring to dance: DC Rawhides makes space for movement in LGBTQ+ community

WTOP News 7/2 4:01A Ciara Wells

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. DC Rawhides makes space for movement in LGBTQ community Inside the red brick Eastern Market building on a Saturday...

6 Beach Vacations an Easy Drive From DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 7/2 3:30A Andrea Poe

Take a weekend getaway to Cape Hatteras. Photograph by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Virginia Beach The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club in Virginia Beach. Photograph by Hannah Armstrong...