DC attorney general goes after ‘slumlord empire’ with RICO lawsuit

WTOP News 2/12 9:37A John Domen

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a family of landlords on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.(WTOP/John Domen) D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a...

Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day events … and more!

WTOP News 2/12 9:26A Michelle Goldchain

Grab some beads and toast with a Hurricane because Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and the D.C. region is celebrating in style with several free community-wide extravaganzas. In D.C. s H Street neighborhood , family-friendly festivities are...

9 Fun-Loving Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 2/12 9:03A Briana Thomas

Jazz up date night (or Galentine s Day) this weekend with card-making, a live concert, or a glamorous ball. Whether you re looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate, or a romantic evening out on the town for Valentine s Day , we ve compiled...

Bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump tax cuts goes to president’s desk

WTOP News 2/12 6:51A Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at  Today on the Hill . The U.S. Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill to prevent D.C. from...

DC Public Schools announces class schedule changes following weather closures

WTOP News 2/12 6:28A Jeffery Leon

D.C. Public Schools has announced several changes to its 2025-2026 calendar to adjust for school closures in January following a winter storm. Classes will now be held March 12, canceling a previously scheduled parent-teacher conference day. March...

DC brings curbside EV charging stations to each ward in push to make them more accessible

WTOP News 2/11 10:37P Scott Gelman

Curbside electric vehicle charging stations will be available in each ward across D.C., as part of a new pilot program aiming to make the chargers more accessible. The first location, near The Festival Center in Adams Morgan, was unveiled...

DC-area leaders analyze what went right and wrong with the region’s winter storm response

WTOP News 2/11 9:41P Linh Bui

The D.C. region is still recovering from January s winter storm that dropped 7 inches of snow. Officials from D.C., Virginia and Maryland met Wednesday to analyze their storm response at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of...

You’ve heard of food deserts. This neighborhood straddling DC and Md. has a grocery glut

WTOP News 2/11 9:02P Abigail Constantino

Amazon recently shut down its Amazon Fresh supermarket chain, including one its stores in Friendship Heights, a neighborhood straddling the Maryland and D.C. line near Chevy Case. But the closure did not leave residents starved for grocery...

Virginia couple celebrates new life through an innovative kidney exchange program

WTOP News 2/10 11:21P Alan Etter

Virginia "Ginger" & Leo Hergenroeder at their wedding.(Courtesy MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ) Virginia "Ginger" & Leo Hergenroeder at their wedding.(Courtesy MedStar Georgetown University...

From sushi to sweets: DC’s best Valentine’s Day takeout options

WTOP News 2/10 10:20P Michelle Goldchain

It s time to step it up this Valentine s Day. Instead of buying an unsurprising box of chocolates from your local convenience store, surprise your special someone with something much sweeter. Impress with the best local treats from D.C.-area...

3 measles cases confirmed in DC — possible exposures at Reagan National, March for Life

WTOP News 2/9 6:33A Jessica Kronzer

Health officials are warning about a handful of people carrying the measles who recently spent time around D.C. and Virginia, including at Reagan National Airport and the March for Life. Related stories Take the vaccine, please, a top US health...

DC Water closes lanes on 14th Street NW as crews stabilize old sewer tunnel

WTOP News 2/9 6:32A Carrie Shokraei

All northbound lanes of 14th Street between L Street and Thomas Circle in Northwest D.C. are closed because D.C. Water said an abandoned, century‑old sewer tunnel beneath the roadway is at risk of...

5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 2/9 6:25A Ava Hoelscher

Valentine s Day falls on a weekend this year, which means more opportunities for a fun date. From vineyard day trips to sumptuous cooking classes, here are five ideas for things to do together. Focus on food For a memorable meal, check out our...

Monks’ ‘Walk for Peace to DC’ brings rolling road closures across Northern Virginia

WTOP News 2/9 12:13A Will Vitka

The Walk for Peace to D.C. — which sees Buddhist monks marching on a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey — may make driving around the region a little more complicated. The procession starts again Monday. Multiple road closures are planned as the monks...

How ‘Heated Rivalry’ is sparking new conversations about queer visibility on the ice in DC

WTOP News 2/8 11:06P Ciara Wells

Heated Rivalry, the hit hockey-romance book turned streaming phenomenon, has taken the internet by storm. Inside real locker rooms, the series is prompting a deeper conversation about hockey culture and who gets to feel at home in the sport....