They’ve had enough — dozens of lawmakers won’t seek reelection to Congress in 2026

WTOP News 1/1 10:19P Mitchell Miller

After Americans said goodbye to 2025, dozens of lawmakers will soon say the same to Congress after deciding not to run for reelection in 2026. More than 50 members of the U.S. House of Representatives...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA

WTOP News 1/1 9:03P Brennan Haselton

You put one hop in, you put one hop out (sing it)! WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA for the...

Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!

WTOP News 12/31 10:05P Michelle Goldchain

A fight between Miss Piggy and Steven Segal at the Elvis' Birthday Fight Club event. (Courtesy Stereo Vision Photography) A fight between Miss Piggy and Steven Segal at the Elvis' Birthday Fight Club...

Teen charged in connection to murder inside Northeast DC apartment

WTOP News 12/31 9:46P Diane Morris

A 16-year-old was arrested Tuesday for the murder of a man inside a Northeast D.C. apartment. Related stories 17-year-old faces upgraded charges in shooting of off-duty firefighter in DC Arrest made in hate-based DC shooting death of transgender...

‘I could say I’m gonna quit drinking, but I’m not’: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

WTOP News 12/31 9:44P Jimmy Alexander

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. What’s your New Year’s Resolution? 2026 is here and it’s not too late for you to pick your New Year’s resolution....

‘Just getting through it’: What was your highlight of 2025?

WTOP News 12/31 2:51A Jimmy Alexander

2026 is only hours away and before it arrives, a lot of people will look in the rearview mirror and ask the question, What was my favorite part of 2025? WTOP asked tourists and locals on the National Mall that question and even with the extremely...

New law in Maryland requires cosmetologists to complete domestic violence training

NBC DC (Local) 12/31 2:23A Jackie Bensen

Maryland will require licensed barbers and cosmetologists to complete one hour of domestic violence awareness training when they renew their professional license starting Jan. 1, 2026. The training is...

Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia,...

WTOP News 12/31 1:52A WTOP Staff

Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves a check-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office the day after a federal judge ordered his release from a detention in Pennsylvania, on...

New laws begin Jan. 1 in DC, Maryland and Virginia

NBC DC (Local) 12/31 1:42A NBC Washington Staff

A new year is bringing some new laws to the DMV. Read on for what you need to know. New laws in Virginia in 2026: Kids under 16 can only spend one hour a day on each social media platform. It s up to...

WATCH LIVE: New Year’s Eve fireworks and National Monument light show

WTOP News 12/30 10:50P Valerie Bonk

It s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. The fireworks will begin at midnight to celebrate the new year. To commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Washington Monument will have a projection show...

7 Great Ski Destinations an Easy Drive From DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/30 10:00P Jennifer Albarracin Moya

For Beginners of All Ages Wisp Resort location_on McHenry, MD language Website Photograph courtesy of Wisp Resort. A smart layout and tons of beginner terrain make this Deep Creek Lake resort a mecca...

The Washington Monument Will Light Up This Week in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/30 2:51A Kate Corliss

Although America s birthday isn t technically until July, an early celebration is underway: Freedom 250 , the public-private organization established by President Donald Trump to commemorate America s semiquincentennial, will host a six-night...

New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

WTOP News 12/29 11:17P Tadiwos Abedje

It s the time of year to celebrate the transition from 2025 to 2026. Related stories Where to party on New Year s Eve in the DC area These laws start New Year s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new...

15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter

WTOP News 12/29 10:13P Michelle Goldchain

As winter settles over the D.C. region, the brisk chill of the air may bring forth a longing for one specific dish. WTOP has rounded up 15 soups and stews from local restaurants in the District and...

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo...

WTOP News 12/28 9:57P WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020...