Man arrested in fatal dispensary shooting of DC rapper; police release video of possible suspect

WTOP News 5/8 1:02A Ciara Wells

A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of local rapper Phil Da Phuture during a robbery at a Northwest D.C. dispensary where the rapper worked, D.C. police said. On Monday, 21-year-old Trenton Collins was arrested and charged with first...

DC police clear out GW encampment site as Israel-Hamas war protests reach 2-week mark

WTOP News 5/8 12:25A Emily Venezky

D.C. police have begun taking down the encampment site at George Washington University early Wednesday morning, where protests against the Israel-Hamas war have taken place for the last two weeks....

Live Nation kicks off Concert Week with $25 discount ticket deal

WTOP News 5/7 9:41P Jason Fraley

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley kicks off Live Nation's Concert Week (Part 1) This year marks the 10th anniversary of Live Nation’s annual Concert Week promotion. Starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, U.S. music...

‘I’m hoping to learn from what they’re doing’: Firefighters from around the world collaborate in DC...

WTOP News 5/7 11:45A Luke Lukert

The inaugural World Fire Congress hopes to allow firefighters to collaborate to come up with ideas about how to keep people safe.(WTOP/Luke Lukert) The inaugural World Fire Congress hopes to allow...

DC expands solar program that could save some residents hundreds on their electric bills

WTOP News 5/7 11:45A Scott Gelman

A D.C. program that s helping low and moderate-income residents save money on their utility bills every year is expanding, thanks to a more than $62 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Solar for All program, launched in...

Why tractors, combines and other farming equipment are parked on the National Mall

WTOP News 5/7 9:35A Nick Iannelli

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. Here’s why the National Mall looks like a farm this week The National...

Battling brain disorder, Va. Rep. Wexton uses text-to-voice app in House speech

WTOP News 5/7 9:22A Neal Augenstein

When Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton stepped to the microphone to tell fellow House members she wanted to rename a post office after a former constituent, the message was clear — but it wasn t Wexton s voice giving the speech. On Monday,...

Billy Porter, Keke Palmer headline DC’s Capital Pride Concert

WTOP News 5/7 9:09A Ana Golden

Totally Radical. That s the theme of this year s Capital Pride Parade and could also describe the lineup for the concert that accompanies the annual event The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announced Monday that Ava Max, Billy Porter, Keke Palmer,...

How To Get Tickets for the White House Spring Garden Tours

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/7 6:58A Arya Hodjat

Fans of flowers and history can experience both during the White House Gardens Tour on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12.  Tours run from 10 AM to 4:30 PM on both days, but you’ll have to start your morning early to gain entry. Beginning at...

Pineapple & Pearls Is Offering Free Dinner to 6 Singles Looking for Love

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/7 2:57A Jessica Sidman

Who needs a DC season of Love is Blind? Capitol Hill fine-dining restaurant Pineapple Pearls is hosting a free dinner for six singles looking for love. Find your perfect match or just a new friend. Who knows? Forget the dating apps—give P P a...

Police identify man that crashed into White House barrier after running two lights

WTOP News 5/7 2:15A Emily Venezky

D.C police respond to a deadly White House barrier crash on May 4, 2024. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) D.C police respond to a deadly White House barrier crash on May 4, 2024. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) D.C. police...

17-year-old charged as adult, held without bond in Dunbar High School shooting

WTOP News 5/6 11:55A Abigail Constantino

A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult and held without bond in a shooting that left a teenage girl with a deep graze wound when a hail of bullets struck a nearby D.C. high school last week. Authorities charged Saki Frost, 17, and Azhari...

Pro-Palestinian protesters challenge GW president’s criticism of encampment

WTOP News 5/6 11:23A Jessica Kronzer

On the 12th day of a pro-Palestinian encampment, protesters at George Washington University are pushing back against criticism from the D.C. school s president who called the demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war illegal and potentially...

39 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week: EU Open House, JxJ Festival, and IlluminAsia Festival at...

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/6 9:35A Briana Thomas

Happy Monday, DC! You can explore more embassies this week at the EU Open House, and kick off AAPI Heritage Month at the Smithsonian s family-friendly IlluminAsia Festival. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend May 6-May 12 EU Open House. Take...

You Can Tour European Union Embassies This Saturday. Here Are 5 We’re Excited About.

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/6 8:31A Jessica Ruf

Get ready to globetrot the District again: More embassies are opening the doors to their stately buildings this Saturday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Like last weekend, the free day of diplomacy is part of Events DC’s monthlong celebration of...