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Celebrations continue for America’s 250th birthday

WTOP News 7/6 5:44A Linh Bui

July Fourth may be over, but America continues celebrating its 250th anniversary. The Great American State Fair on the National Mall wraps up on July 10 with the theme “The Next 250: Innovation.” The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s marketplace,...

Working Capital: These preservationists clean a Revolutionary War gunboat one cotton swab at a time

WTOP News 7/6 1:10A Luke Lukert

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What’s the key to a winning workplace? Top leader says it starts with hiring

WTOP News 7/6 12:38A Valerie Bonk

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. A winning workplace starts with hiring the right people Editor s note: WTOP recently named over 300 companies as...

Fans gear up to cheer on Folarin Balogun and Team USA on the National Mall

WTOP News 7/6 12:37A Anna-Lysa Gayle

The FIFA World Cup Fan Zone will be buzzing on Monday night on the National Mall once again. On Sunday, fans got one more reason to be excited after FIFA announced that they have lifted a one-game suspension for forward Folarin Balogun , who...

Afternoon storms bring flood risk to DC region Monday

WTOP News 7/5 11:49P Jadon George

The Washington Monument is visible as visitors to the Tidal Basin stand on a flooded walking path, April 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The Washington Monument is...

DC area under heat, air quality alerts after stormy Fourth of July

WTOP News 7/5 10:43A Matt Small

After a sweltering and stormy Fourth of July that briefly forced visitors to evacuate the National Mall and delayed the fireworks show , the D.C. area remains under multiple weather alerts Sunday. Related stories Hot, stormy weather impacts July...

Trump’s administration won’t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

WTOP News 7/5 8:25A WTOP Staff

Workers install fireworks along the edge of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the America 250 July 4th celebration on the National Mall, Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP...

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary

WTOP News 7/4 8:06P WTOP Staff

President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex...

Best spots to watch DC's Fourth of July fireworks

NBC DC (Local) 7/4 5:10A Isabella Polak

This Fourth of July, fireworks in D.C. will be different than years past, but there are still many ways to get a great view of the pyrotechnics celebrating the United States 250th anniversary. The National Mall fireworks, which organizers say will...

July Fourth brings more oppressive heat, severe storm potential

WTOP News 7/4 2:21A Tracy Johnke

Stay with WTOP for coverage of America s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks , A Capital Fourth concert , and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app . D.C. area residents and July Fourth...

Mubadala DC Open ‘about 97% sold out’ as player field announced, Ein says

WTOP News 7/3 10:48P Jose Umana

The Mubadala DC Open is set to sell out once again before a tennis ball is served. Mark Ein, chairman of the annual tennis tournament, told WTOP that tickets are getting very scarce with the event already about 97% sold out. The DC Open is set to...

Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates 250 with full slate of free July Fourth events

WTOP News 7/3 10:33P Thomas Robertson

Stay with WTOP for coverage of America’s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks , ‘A Capital Fourth’ concert , and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app . The Smithsonian Folklife Festival...

Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups

WTOP News 7/3 10:14P Tracy Johnke

Lizzo's cover of a DC go-go anthem: UCB members weigh in

NBC DC (Local) 7/3 8:41A Paulina Inglima

A single on Lizzo s latest album borrows from a D.C. go-go classic. Lizzo’s “Sexy Ladies” borrows from UCB’s 2005 song “Sexy Lady.” UCB members Roc Mikey and DB sat down with News4 to talk about the...

Blistering heat postpones Great American State Fair, attendees cleared from National Mall

WTOP News 7/3 7:44A Thomas Robertson

Visitors react to the heat while attending the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard) Visitors react to the heat while...