Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation’s capital and Maryland

WTOP News 9/3 9:24A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three gun shops that sold nearly three dozen firearms to a man who trafficked the weapons in and around Washington, D.C., are facing a new lawsuit jointly filed Tuesday by attorneys general for Maryland and the nation’s capital....

DC Shorts celebrates 21st birthday by expanding from DC to Virginia

WTOP News 9/3 8:39A Jason Fraley

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the DC Shorts Film Festival (Part 1) How did you celebrate your 21st birthday? A beloved local film festival blows out 21 candles this week! The 21st annual D.C....

Washingtonian Crossword – 9/3/2024

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/3 8:35A Washingtonian Staff

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41 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/3 7:32A Briana Thomas

Happy September, DC! Welcome back from the extended weekend. The highly-anticipated Paris 1874 exhibit arrives at the National Gallery of Art this week, and Adams Morgan Day returns for a massive neighborhood party. Best Things to Do This Week...

Why local college graduates tend to stay in the DC area

WTOP News 9/3 6:42A Jeff Clabaugh

D.C. is a top 10 talent hub for college graduates, according to commercial real estate firm JLL. The region was the sixth-largest recipient of 2024 graduates, ranked No. 5 for attracting graduates...

DC police identify man who allegedly dropped gun down drain before officer’s accidental shooting...

WTOP News 9/3 5:58A Jessica Kronzer

D.C. police have identified a man who they say dropped a gun down a storm drain during a police chase, which later accidentally fired and killed an officer last week. Police are asking for the public s help in finding 27-year-old Tyrell Lamonte...

Why a Georgetown bike shop will let you borrow a bike for free

WTOP News 9/3 4:35A Jeff Clabaugh

Brompton painted collision-reducing murals in Georgetown crosswalks this past spring. (Courtesy Brompton Bicycles) Brompton painted collision-reducing murals in Georgetown crosswalks this past spring....

10 Fall Things to Do Near DC to Cross off Your Bucket List

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/3 1:00A Daniella Byck

Sleep Amid the Trees Serenity in the Blue Ridge Mountains The adults-only “treehouses” at Primland Resort (2000 Busted Rock Rd., Meadows of Dan, Va.) accommodate two with a king-size bed and a private deck for star­gazing and taking in views from...

2 teenage girls to appear in court nearly a year after a DC man was beaten to death

WTOP News 9/3 12:54A Ciara Wells

Two of the five girls, ages 13 and 15, who are charged with first- and second-degree murder in the killing of Reginald Reggie Brown are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning. While walking home on Oct. 17, 2023 , Brown, 64, was attacked by...

Recommended 5Ks in DC and advice for new runners, according to a professional

WTOP News 9/2 9:54P Michelle Goldchain

Runners compete in a race. (Courtesy Gil Johnson/District Running Collective) Runners compete in a race. (Courtesy Gil Johnson/District Running Collective) D.C. runner Matthew Green has seen how a...

Small classes, field trips every day: What’s a microschool?

WTOP News 9/2 9:45P Scott Gelman

From vaping to the cost of supplies and cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow our series “WTOP Goes Back to School”  on air...

Chappell Roan rides ‘Pink Pony Club’ to Merriweather, Shaboozey is at 9:30 Club getting ‘Tipsy’ in...

WTOP News 9/2 9:29P Jason Fraley

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews September entertainment in the DC area (Part 1) The D.C. area is still the hottest place to be, even as the cool fall weather rolls into town. Hometown heroes like...

Police identify armed man fatally shot by DC officers after McDonald’s crash

WTOP News 9/2 11:12A Christopher Thomas

Police have identified the armed man who was fatally shot by two D.C. police officers outside of a McDonald s on Marion Barry Avenue Southeast on Sunday morning. The shooting happened on Sept. 1,...

WTOP asks: What was the best part of your summer?

WTOP News 9/2 10:47A 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. What was the highlight of your summer? Labor Day is here. Most schools are open and fall is right around the...

Community vigil to honor life of DC police investigator who died while trying to retrieve gun

WTOP News 9/2 9:31A Thomas Robertson

A community vigil is planned for Monday night in the Langdon neighborhood of Northeast D.C. to honor the life of fallen D.C. police investigator Wayne David, who died Wednesday after a gun he was...