Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head-off lifelong lung cancer battle

WTOP News 6/1 8:06A Neal Augenstein

Cary Hatch was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C. Then, she got diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. With one-pill-a-day targeted therapy, her EGFR-mutated lung cancer is...

Nationals Notebook: Nationals wrap up May with a monster weekend

WTOP News 6/1 12:23A David Preston

Washington Nationals' Curtis Mead hits an RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)(AP...

This DC superhero superfan writes a comic of his own

WTOP News 5/31 10:28P Luke Lukert

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. This DC superhero superfan writes a comic of his own In the D.C....

‘Have the Audacity!’ — Capital Pride’s rallying cry for 2026

WTOP News 5/31 9:55P Neal Augenstein

Capital Pride kicks off this weekend with a theme that s equal parts defiant and celebratory: Exist. Resist. Have the Audacity! Ryan Bos, CEO and president of the Capital Pride Alliance, said the theme is a direct response to what many in the...

Police ask public for help with dog stabbing in Southeast DC

WTOP News 5/31 6:46A Valerie Bonk

D.C. police are searching for a man they say stabbed a dog and fled the scene Saturday. Related stories Abused and stabbed, senior dog found close to death near Metro station now thriving Judge: Case...

After 18-year run, DC’s Capital Weather Gang spins off from the Post

WTOP News 5/31 4:14A Pablo Rouco

The Washington Post s weather division, Capital Weather Gang, has separated from the Post after 18 years. It has rebranded to just Capital Weather and will run as an independent site and app. Capital Weather started as an independent weather blog...

Free meals for kids returns to Nationals Park

WTOP News 5/31 2:31A Valerie Bonk

There s some good news for families wanting to save some money at the Nats games this summer. Free meals are back for kids at Nationals Park through the summer. Children 12 and younger each get one free meal at Nationals home games. The promotion...

DC’s pro volleyball team takes step forward as expansion season draws near

WTOP News 5/30 3:54A Jose Umana

The D.C. region will be home to a new professional women s volleyball team in 2027, and the franchise is slowly taking shape. Last August, D.C. was formally awarded a Major League Volleyball (MLV)...

At the Kennedy Center, a protest of Trump-led changes turns into a party

WTOP News 5/29 10:47P Kyle Cooper

A protest Friday of President Trump's Kennedy Center actions turned into a party after a federal judge ordered that Trump's name be removed from the cultural and arts center.(WTOP/Kyle Cooper) A...

Ex-CBS reporter: Trump’s White House unlike any I’ve covered

WTOP News 5/29 6:58A Neal Augenstein

A veteran reporter who s covered six presidencies is sharing in his new book how White House press coverage has changed and how the current environment is unlike anything he s witnessed. Peter Maer covered the White House for CBS News Radio from...

Go-Go band UCB: From mom’s basement to Lizzo’s album

WTOP News 5/29 1:47A Jimmy Alexander

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jimmy Alexander speaks to Go-Go band UCB about their inclusion in new Lizzo song Lizzo is helping a D.C. go-go band celebrate their 30th anniversary in an amazing way. The pop star has...

Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions, history of exclusion

WTOP News 5/28 11:33P Luke Lukert

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. Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian...

A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community Museum’s new exhibit

WTOP News 5/28 10:42P 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. A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community...

DC Water proposed rate hike met with collective shrug

WTOP News 5/28 10:16P Kyle Cooper

D.C. Water was prepared to be peppered with questions about a proposal to raise monthly rates over the next two years. The agency scheduled a two-hour town hall Thursday night, but the meeting ended after less than an hour, with few people showing...

The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first

WTOP News 5/28 10:54A Michelle Basch

Metro is stepping up fare enforcement on Metrobus, changing the experience for riders as the transit agency launches a broad push to catch fare evaders. As May ends and June begins, riders can expect to see uniformed Metro Transit Police officers...