Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

WTOP News 7/8 9:30A WTOP Staff

The U.S. Capitol is seen during Independence Day events honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) The U.S. Capitol is seen during...

DC Italian grocery and deli crosses the century mark

WTOP News 7/8 6:55A 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. A DC Italian grocery and deli turns 100 years old Many think this...

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix DC landmark

WTOP News 7/8 6:16A WTOP Staff

(CNN) — Crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, for the second time in three months. In an interview released Tuesday with Katie Miller, a conservative podcaster and wife...

Where DC ranks on the list of riskiest cities to drive in

WTOP News 7/8 5:53A Alan Etter

Allstate is out with its 2026 Best Drivers Report , and it has some harrowing findings for D.C.-area drivers. On a list ranking cities with the best drivers, D.C. comes in second to last, surpassed only by Boston, which ranked dead last. I think...

Metro deploys army of staff, buses to ease Red Line shutdown chaos

WTOP News 7/8 5:00A 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. Metro deploys army of staff, out-of-state motor coaches to ease Red Line shutdown chaos Long lines of Metro riders...

DC voters may see a November ballot initiative banning certain foie gras sales

WTOP News 7/7 11:30P Kate Ryan

FILE - A serving of salt-cured fresh foie gras with herbs is displayed at Chef Didier Durand's Cyrano's Bistrot and Wine Bar in Chicago, Aug. 9, 2006. The Supreme Court is leaving in place a lower...

Power line ‘undergrounding’ to interrupt traffic flow on NW DC commuter route

WTOP News 7/7 9:51P Jimmy Alexander

Work on burying power lines and preventing power outages in the District could cause a traffic bottleneck on a major east-west commuter route over the next month. On Tuesday, the District Department of Transportation is scheduled to close the two...

DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in July

WTOP News 7/7 9:38P Michelle Goldchain

Every month, WTOP’s DMV Foodie Guide highlights craveable restaurant pop-ups, festivals, collaboration dinners and other standout food experiences bringing the D.C., Maryland and Virginia dining scene to life. The month of July started off with a...

The ‘doormat wife’ who took down a presidency

WTOP News 7/6 10:56P 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. ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ traces 50 years of change in American journalism The documentary Becoming Katharine...

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

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. These preservationists clean a Revolutionary gunboat one cotton swab...

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...