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Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:25:20 Z

(WTOP News) The Washington Monument is seen in the background of the now drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) The Washington Monument is seen in the background of the now drained Lincoln...

American Black Film Festival brings three-day pop-up to Union Market

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:04:58 Z

(WTOP News) The American Black Film Festival kicks off its pop-up tour in D.C. this fall, launching a three-day showcase of films, conversations and industry programming at another pop-up: Union Market s Angelika Film. Related stories DC comedian Tommy Davidson...

‘You can see everything’: DC’s Waldorf Astoria reopens historic clock tower to the public

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:48:41 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Waldorf Astoria reopens historic clock tower to the public One of the best views in the D.C. region is once again open...

Rye Bread, Chicken, and Prosciutto Canapés

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:18:23 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Welcome to this exploration of Rye Bread, Chicken, and Prosciutto Canapés, a recipe deeply rooted in regional culinary traditions and the shared history of home cooks. Across generations, the combination of these ingredients has served as a cultural...

RUTH HARMON’S PIE CRUST

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:59:04 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Welcome to this exploration of RUTH HARMON S PIE CRUST, a recipe deeply rooted in regional culinary traditions and the shared history of home cooks. Across generations, the combination of these ingredients has served as a cultural bridge, adapting to...

Rum Syrup Glaze for Cake

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:36:20 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Welcome to this exploration of Rum Syrup Glaze for Cake, a recipe deeply rooted in regional culinary traditions and the shared history of home cooks. Across generations, the combination of these ingredients has served as a cultural bridge, adapting...

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIE (or is that Rocky Mtn. HIGH?)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:57:26 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Welcome to this exploration of ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIE (or is that Rocky Mtn. HIGH?), a recipe deeply rooted in regional culinary traditions and the shared history of home cooks. Across generations, the combination of these ingredients has served as a...

Upper Marlboro woman charged in fatal Northwest DC hit-and-run

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:10:35 Z

(WTOP News) A Maryland woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter months after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian in Foggy Bottom, according to D.C. police. Shaneia Gregnesia Lincoln, 34, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested Monday on a...

Commanders envision loud new DC stadium built to draw fans, players and major events

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:35:50 Z

(WTOP News) The Washington Commanders want their planned stadium at the former RFK Stadium site to deliver an imposing home-field advantage while becoming a destination for fans, players and some of the world’s biggest sporting events. In an interview with...

Memorial honoring veterans of the first Gulf War nears completion on National Mall

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:28:06 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Desert Storm Memorial nears completion on National Mall More than 35 years after the first Gulf War, veterans who...

DC comedian Tommy Davidson returns home to ‘dispense happy’

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:15:55 Z

(WTOP News) Next week, the D.C. Improv hosts hometown favorite Tommy Davidson for six shows. Davidson explained to WTOP contributor Joe Yasharoff that “his trips to comedy clubs are about dispensing happy to people.” “I go into these little enclaves in this...

School’s out, hunger’s up: DC area nonprofit steps in to feed kids

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:39:52 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Nonprofit provides fresh produce to communities facing food insecurity During the school year, struggling families can...

Things to do in the DC area: Otakon, Black Books Matter Fest … and more!

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:04:10 Z

(WTOP News) Fans of anime, K-pop and nerd culture are uniting in D.C. this weekend for the massive, annual event, known as Otakon . The event offers variety of panels, workshops, an artist alley, a car show, maid cafe and more, all dedicated to celebrating East...

Gas station canopy and trees toppled, roads flooded as storms lash DC area

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:38:22 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) Thunderstorms brought down a roof over gas pumps , flooded roads and toppled trees on Wednesday night as they battered the Washington, D.C., area with downpours and strong winds. The canopy of a Mobil gas station on Georgia Avenue fell over, trapping...

How to Plan a Solo Wine Trip (Safety Tips, Regions & Etiquette)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Alicia Tenise) If you really want to explore the world, you do not need a travel partner to do so. While I haven t done a fully solo wine trip from start to finish, some of my favorite wine memories come from the solo days I ve carved out of bigger trips. I ve had...

After Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation, some skaters and hockey programs say access has shrunk

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:38:29 Z

(WTOP News) Fort Dupont Ice Arena is back open after a nearly $39 million renovation, but some longtime users say getting on the ice has become more difficult under the facility s new operating model. Related stories Quad God shares gold medal message with DC...

The DC area’s 30 sweetest spots for ice cream, gelato, custard and more

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:52:13 Z

(WTOP News) Time to cool down! Whether you re craving gelato, soft serve, frozen custard, ice cream or something else that is just sweet and cold enough, WTOP has a list focused on the most reliable neighborhood spots for a scoop, sundae or something truly...

WATCH LIVE: Lindsey Graham eulogized in DC funeral

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:59:58 Z

(WTOP News) Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation s more influential U.S. politicians at home and abroad, is being eulogized Tuesday as a “swashbuckling” public servant and “true American original” during...

DC traffic closures for Lindsey Graham funeral near Capitol, National Cathedral

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:01:03 Z

(WTOP News) Drivers should expect road closures and traffic restrictions across Northwest D.C. on Tuesday as the nation s capital hosts funeral services for Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham s remains are scheduled to arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, followed by...

National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings!

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:02:26 Z

(WTOP News) 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. National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings! Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden...

DC’s utility shut-off moratorium is ending. Here’s what Pepco customers should know

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:39:38 Z

(WTOP News) As residents saw electric bills rise, the D.C. Council enacted a 90-day moratorium on shutting off power for customers with outstanding balances of less than $1,000. That moratorium ends Tuesday, July 28, but Pepco said customers with past-due...

Local youth water polo team headed to the Junior Olympics

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:32:31 Z

(WTOP News) If you didn t think water polo wasn t much of a sport on the East Coast, try telling that to members of the District Blossoms water polo team. The kids who make up both boys and a girls team are headed to Dallas to participate in the Junior Olympics...

WATCH: Howard University interim president addresses unenrollment of hundreds of students

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:16:37 Z

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5 DC-area teens, basketball coach facing charges over junk food stolen from Florida 7-Eleven

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:48:59 Z

(WTOP News) Five teen basketball players from the D.C. area and their coach were arrested in Florida for conspiring to steal merchandise from a 7-Eleven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The teens traveled to Davenport, Florida, as members of the...

DC community believes traffic safety should be reexamined after 5-year-old injured in hit-and-run

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:57:24 Z

(WTOP News) The search continues for a suspect in a hit-and-run case involving a 5-year-old boy in Southeast Washington. D.C. police said the child was riding a scooter on Ridgecrest Court, near 22nd Street in Southeast, around 6:45 p.m. when he was hit by a...

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:50 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Welcome to this exploration of MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT, a recipe deeply rooted in regional culinary traditions and the shared history of home cooks. Across generations, the combination of these ingredients has served as a cultural bridge, adapting to...

DC public safety agencies spent nearly $220M on overtime, auditor finds

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:36 Z

(WTOP News) A new report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor found the District s public safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on overtime during the last fiscal year, driven by staffing shortages high rates of employee leave. Overtime has been and continues...

Another National Mall water feature needs repairs

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:05:38 Z

(WTOP News) The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , the seawall around the Tidal Basin , and Constitution Gardens have all recently undergone repairs. Now, another water feature on the National Mall is being repaired after it was damaged. A contractor s vehicle...

Trump speaks at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in redo after April attack

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:00:12 Z

(WTOP News) Watch Video: WHCA President Weijia Jiang speaks at rescheduled dinner 3 months after shooting Washington — President Donald Trump cracked jokes at reporters and politicians during take two of the White House Correspondents Dinner on Friday night,...

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:26:28 Z

(WTOP News) Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU's 2026 Biennial Leadership Conference, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU's 2026 Biennial Leadership Conference, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington....

New murals are going up around DC to continue celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:53:18 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Each DC ward is getting a brand-new mural You may soon notice new murals in D.C., as part of the District’s DC250 Mural...

Rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner brings road, traffic closures

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:36:56 Z

(WTOP News) The rescheduled White House correspondents dinner will be taking place Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in the District. Related stories Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents Dinner Man accused of attempted...

DoorDash spurs boycott calls for backing a GOP effort to block DC tax changes

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:09:35 Z

(WTOP News) A group organizing to protect D.C. home rule is calling for a boycott of DoorDash after the food delivery company backed a Republican bill that would require congressional approval for future D.C. tax and fee changes. Free D.C. is urging D.C....

Homicide rates in DC likely dropping to historic lows not seen since 1900, report says

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:07:38 Z

(WTOP News) Homicide rates in major U.S. cities have likely fallen to lows last seen at the turn of the last century, with a D.C. decline said to be steeper than in other parts of the U.S., according to new research. There is no single or easy explanation for...

Things to do in the DC area: Lavender Con, Craft2Wear … and more!

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:43 Z

(WTOP News) Frames by artist Laurie Olefson are included in the Smithson's Craft2Wear show July 24-26 at the Arts and Industries Building. ((Courtesy Smiithsonian Institution)) Frames by artist Laurie Olefson are included in the Smithson's Craft2Wear show July...

Metro’s Red Line shuttle buses can be difficult to board for riders with mobility issues

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:33 Z

(WTOP News) One of the motor coaches being used to shuttle Red Line passengers between the Friendship Heights and North Bethesda stations during Metro's summer construction project.(WTOP/Mike Murillo) One of the motor coaches being used to shuttle Red Line...

New GOP bill that would block DC from raising taxes taken up by House panel

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:30:07 Z

(WTOP News) House lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a Republican bill that would block D.C. from raising taxes or fees without approval from Congress. The bill is sponsored by Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican who chairs the House Committee on Oversight and...

6-year-old pulled from UDC pool after being found unresponsive; no lifeguard was on duty

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:47:55 Z

(WTOP News) A 6-year-old boy is in the hospital after being found unresponsive at the bottom of a swimming pool at the University of the District of Columbia, according to a campus police report. UDC police were called to the pool at the E.B. Henderson Sports...

Delays plague Red Line after water floods control room

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:04:33 Z

(WTOP News) Red Line riders are facing significant delays Wednesday morning after a pipe broke and water flooded a train control room, impacting signals outside the Van Ness station. In a post on X early Wednesday morning , Metro said trains would be delayed...

California Wine Road Trip for Fall: A Real 6-Region Route

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Alicia Tenise) Hi, my name is Alicia, and I absolutely love a good road trip . One of the most memorable ones I ve ever taken was back in September 2019: our friends were getting married in San Diego, and my partner and I used that as an excuse to explore all...