‘Leave the fireworks to the professionals,’ say DC area fire chiefs

WTOP News 6/18 11:24P Kate Ryan

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. Leave the fireworks to the professionals At the D.C. Fire and EMS training academy in Southwest D.C. the scene was...

This DC bar owner will pay your tab if the US soccer team wins big again

WTOP News 6/18 11:21P Kyle Cooper

A D.C. bar owner is rolling the dice, bringing back a risky promotion when the United States soccer team takes on Australia on Friday night. “If the U.S. beats Australia by one goal it’s 25% off, if they beat Australia by 2 goals its 50% off, and...

Capital Pride weekend isn’t just a celebration — it’s also big bucks

WTOP News 6/18 11:16P John Domen

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. Capital Pride weekend isn't just a celebration — it's also big bucks With a big parade, a block party, and other...

Lewis George looks beyond November after McDuffie concedes in D.C. mayoral race

WTOP News 6/18 10:20P Mike Murillo

D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George is looking ahead to November and beyond after her top rival conceded in the Democratic primary for mayor and The Associated Press called the race for her. “I am feeling so just grateful. My heart is just...

Former DC reporter, now trans comedian proud of selfless love of people ‘who have seen the best in...

WTOP News 6/17 4:38A Neal Augenstein

Jamie Mack is a former investigative journalist who is now a stand-up comedian based in D.C. (Courtesy Jamie Mack) Jamie Mack is a former investigative journalist who is now a stand-up comedian based...

PHOTOS: DC voters select mayoral, delegate and council nominees

WTOP News 6/17 4:30A Tracy Johnke

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Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

WTOP News 6/16 11:55P WTOP Staff

Members of the National Guard stands guard the streets near the White House complex Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Members of the National Guard stands guard the...

FBI says it disrupted ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show

WTOP News 6/16 2:29A WTOP Staff

FILE - Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday's fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP...

How you can see mini donkeys being trained to help veterinarians at the Smithsonian Zoo

WTOP News 6/16 2:22A Matt Kaufax

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. Spending the day with mini donkeys at the Smithsonian Zoo! Have you ever seen a mini donkey participate in its own...

This DC pastry chef snagged outstanding honors at James Beard Awards

WTOP News 6/15 11:33P Michelle Murillo

Susan Bae speaks onstage during the 2026 James Beard Restaurant And Chef Awards on June 15, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation)(Getty...

School ends, summer meal programs begin for local food bank

WTOP News 6/15 11:27P Gigi Barnett

Summer break begins this week for most students in the D.C. area. The closure leaves a looming mealtime gap for hundreds of children that could cause them to go hungry. That’s why the Capital Area Food Bank’s summer meal program is already...

LIVE RESULTS: DC primary election 2026

WTOP News 6/15 10:57P Giang Nguyen

Follow WTOP’s team coverage of the D.C. primary online, on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app . Primary Election Day is set to mark the beginning of the biggest shake-up in D.C. politics in decades. During this election cycle, voters in the...

Polls open across DC on primary day with big changes on the ballot

WTOP News 6/15 10:14P 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. Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June primary Voters across D.C. are heading to the...

From Tracks to Trade: The man keeping the party going in the nation’s capital

WTOP News 6/14 11:30P 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. From Tracks to Trade, the man keeping the party going in DC Throughout June, WTOP is celebrating Pride and...

DC delegate race will bring about generational change

WTOP News 6/14 10:33P Mitchell Miller

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. Why DC’s 2026 Delegate race will bring generational change Follow WTOP’s team coverage of the  D.C. primary and...