Howard University president to step down

WTOP News 8/22 7:32A Jessica Kronzer

The president of Howard University in D.C. will step down from his post at the end of the month. Ben Vinson III s last day on the job will be Aug. 31, according to a university press release announcing his departure Friday. He served as the 18th...

Teens charged with carjacking and assaulting ex-DOGE employee released from juvenile detention

WTOP News 8/21 10:32P Alan Etter

Two teenagers from Maryland who are accused of attacking a former Department of Government Efficiency employee appeared in court Thursday. The 15-year-olds, a boy and a girl, were granted step down detention, which is a shift from secure juvenile...

Things to do in the DC area: DC JazzFest, Md. State Fair … and more!

WTOP News 8/21 11:50A Michelle Goldchain

Immanuel Wilkins and Linda Oh perform at the DC JazzFest. (Josh Brown)(Credit Josh Brown) Immanuel Wilkins and Linda Oh perform at the DC JazzFest. (Josh Brown)(Credit Josh Brown) Jazz is taking over...

DC students show big gains in reading and math on annual assessment

WTOP News 8/21 11:49A Alan Etter

D.C. students are showing big gains in reading and math, according to the latest statewide assessment results released Thursday by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. The 2025 National Assessment of...

Trump’s crackdown in D.C. leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints

WTOP News 8/21 10:54A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities have set up checkpoints around the nation s capital, sometimes asking people for their immigration status and detaining them, as President Donald Trump s crackdown ensnares more residents each day. Trump...

Historian reacts to ‘appalling’ White House directive to review Smithsonian museums

WTOP News 8/21 10:36A Kate Ryan

The White House has continued its criticism of the Smithsonian Institution as it calls for a review of the exhibitions, materials and grant funding records of the nation s complex of museums. Related stories Trump escalates attacks against...

New OPM director estimates 300,000 federal job cuts this year, no plans to relocate jobs from DC

WTOP News 8/21 9:44A Mike Murillo

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. New OPM Director details 300K federal job cuts, says no plans to relocate jobs from DC After being confirmed in...

Expanded curfew issued for teens on U Street in DC

WTOP News 8/21 6:19A Zsana Hoskins

The D.C. police department has established a curfew zone for kids and teens in the District s U Street corridor, effective from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. Chief of Police Pamela Smith announced the expanded curfew Wednesday. Anyone...

Women are flocking to DC for a historic pro baseball tryout. Here are some players to know

WTOP News 8/21 3:40A WTOP Staff

Hundreds of women will flock to Washington on Friday to take their first swings at turning pro baseball dreams into reality. Some at the historic tryout will be seasoned veterans and trailblazers in the women s game. Plenty others are beginners...

Truist plans big bank branch expansion in DC area

WTOP News 8/21 3:39A Jeff Clabaugh

Truist Financial Corporation, the third-largest bank in the D.C. region by local deposits, is embarking on a major retail bank expansion in the D.C. region and seven other high growth markets. Charlotte, North Carolina-based Truist said over the...

Popular European dessert franchise opens first location in DC

WTOP News 8/20 11:54P Matt Kaufax

You may have seen videos of them online already, but have you tried one in person? The decadence, the richness, the flavor explosion — all packed into a one-of-a-kind pastry called a chimney cake! You can find this tasty, cinnamon bun-like dessert...

Surge in scooter, e-bike injuries has DC doctors urging riders to pay attention

WTOP News 8/20 11:07P Valerie Bonk

Have you been on an e-bike or scooter recently? WTOP talked to a local trauma surgeon who says she s seen a lot of injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening from these micromobility devices. These are super fun, but they can be dangerous to...

‘South Park’ targets federal takeover of DC police in latest episode

WTOP News 8/20 7:46P WTOP Staff

NEW YORK (AP) — “South Park” continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration Wednesday, with an episode that addressed the federal takeover of Washington, D.C. s police department. The latest installment on Comedy Central depicted the...

Mayor says there’s no ‘federal takeover’ as National Guard troops expand in DC

WTOP News 8/20 11:51A Kate Ryan

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, center, is joined by Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell, State Superintendent of Education, left, and Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools, right,...

National Guard vehicle collides with car, trapping driver on Capitol Hill

WTOP News 8/20 11:02A Mitchell Miller

A National Guard armored vehicle collided with a car on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in the midst of the widening presence of military personnel as part of President Donald Trump s federal anti-crime plan for D.C. A person who was in the car was...