List: What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, though Oct. 19

NBC DC (Local) 10/13 8:56A Sophia Barnes

We share the best things to do every weekend in The Weekend Scene newsletter – it’s completely free to subscribe! Whether you re savoring the delights of the autumn harvest or the spine-tingling fun...

Amid relief of Gaza ceasefire, US Muslim, Jewish groups agree on difficulty of achieving lasting...

WTOP News 10/13 8:41A Neal Augenstein

All 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel are free as part of a ceasefire in Gaza . But halfway around the world, U.S.-based Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups agree a lot of work remains to...

Nor’easter brings stormy weather, heavy winds to DC region

WTOP News 10/13 7:40A Jeffery Leon

Rain and strong winds remain in the D.C. area Monday as a nor easter that brought stormy conditions during the weekend exits the mid-Atlantic region. Cloudy skies, isolated showers and a few pockets of drizzle are on the docket for the...

Thanks to tariffs, the cost of Halloween costumes are more trick than treat

WTOP News 10/12 10:34P Jimmy Alexander

Beware if you go looking for that perfect Halloween costume, because you may get sticker shock when you look at the price tag. Lorenzo Caltagirone is the owner of Total Party , which is called the Total Fright around the Halloween season. It is...

Government shutdown enters third week with no sign of ending

WTOP News 10/12 10:00P Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill . The government shutdown is entering its third week and congressional leaders from both parties show no signs that they are...

DC sports world remembers former WTOP broadcaster Craig Heist

WTOP News 10/10 11:02P Jose Umana

A long-time Nationals radio broadcaster, Craig Heist was a fixture in the press box, in the clubhouse and on the baseball field. (Courtesy Baltimore Orioles) A long-time Nationals radio broadcaster,...

Can Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School get a 4-peat in the Cristo Rey Cup?

WTOP News 10/10 10:45P Jimmy Alexander

Sophia Lopez (left) and Martin Ferrufino hold up last year's Cristo Rey soccer tournament trophy.(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) Sophia Lopez (left) and Martin Ferrufino hold up last year's Cristo Rey soccer...

The DC region is becoming more diverse. Where are Latinos moving?

WTOP News 10/10 12:21A Scott Gelman

The D.C. region is becoming increasingly diverse, and it’s drawing a large number of Latinos in because of the opportunities available, experts said. According to a WTOP analysis of 2024 census data released this summer, every D.C.-area suburb...

DC National Guard director responds to criticism about troops picking up trash during community...

WTOP News 10/9 11:49P Scott Gelman

The director of the D.C. National Guard emphasized the steps that troops are taking to engage with the community and mentor young people, in addition to helping beautify the city, during a neighborhood meeting in Northeast D.C. on Thursday night....

Tom Sietsema’s impact on the DC dining culture, according to the chefs, owners he reviewed

WTOP News 10/9 11:20P Michelle Goldchain

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. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema on his career and what's next For 26 years now, Tom Sietsema has been a...

DC road closures for Sunday’s Army Ten-Miler race

WTOP News 10/9 8:40A Diane Morris

This year marks D.C. s 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race, bringing thousands of runners to the streets Sunday, and with the race comes several street closures and parking restrictions throughout the city. D.C. police sent out an advisory to let...

Homicide suspect dead after shootout with DC police in Columbia Heights

WTOP News 10/9 8:29A Will Vitka

A homicide suspect is dead after a shootout with D.C. police Thursday morning in Columbia Heights, according to the police department s chief. He was being sought for first-degree murder in the death...

Q&A: Tom Sietsema on his 26-year career as a food critic and what’s next

WTOP News 10/8 11:17P Michelle Goldchain

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. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema on his career and what's next Tom Sietsema’s surprise announcement that he...

Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art and Craft Festival, Race the District … and more!

WTOP News 10/8 10:52P Michelle Goldchain

The Capital Art & Craft Festival is hosted at the Dulles Expo Center.(Courtesy Capital Art & Craft Festival) The Capital Art & Craft Festival is hosted at the Dulles Expo Center.(Courtesy Capital Art...

DC United’s Aaron Herrera embraces his Guatemala roots with his American identity

WTOP News 10/8 10:09P Jose Umana

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. DC United’s Aaron Herrera embraces his Guatemala roots On a dark,...