Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029

WTOP News 8/10 8:56A WTOP Staff

FILE - Armed National Guard soldiers from West Virginia patrol the Mall near the Capitol in Washington, as part of President Donald Trump's order to impose federal law enforcement in the nation's...

DC grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029

NBC DC (Local) 8/10 7:24A Gary Fields | The Associated Pre

It’s been 12 months since President Donald Trump announced a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., pledging to make the city “safe and beautiful” and deploying the National Guard. But a mission that...

DC ranks No. 8 on list of solo travel spots in the US

WTOP News 8/10 6:51A Ciara Wells

On a list of the top 50 solo travel destinations in the world, the United States ranked No. 1, and of the U.S. top 10 cities to visit on your own, the District of Columbia ranked No. 8. Travel and Tour World, an online travel news magazine,...

DC faces criticism over plan to use opioid settlement money to help fund Medicaid costs

WTOP News 8/9 10:44P Alan Etter

D.C. is preparing to change how it finances part of its Medicaid program. Related stories Cherokee Nation integrates culture into new treatment center built with opioid settlement funds Michigan cities, counties have spent 18% of opioid...

‘No one is saying no development’: DC residents hold lawn party to air RFK Campus concerns

WTOP News 8/9 10:15P Grace Newton

Residents of the Kingman Park district in Northeast D.C. hosted a lawn party Sunday near the former RFK stadium site, but it wasn’t any regular neighborhood gathering. The event was hosted by the...

DC area faces possible severe thunderstorms during Monday commute

WTOP News 8/9 8:40P Will Vitka

There s an elevated risk of severe thunderstorms ahead of the evening commute Monday. Here s everything you need to know. WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said that there is a possibility of a widespread wind damage event Monday afternoon....

‘We just wanted to bring that Louisiana culture here’: Mardi Gras celebration fills DC streets

WTOP News 8/9 12:50A Jimmy Alexander

It may be six months until Fat Tuesday, but on Saturday, D.C. s Chinatown looked and sounded like the Big Easy. Floats and marching bands rolled down 7th Street NW as beads flew toward crowds lining the route, creating a scene more commonly...

Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds possible in DC area Saturday

WTOP News 8/8 12:45A Ana Golden

Some familiar summer weather is expected across the D.C. area Saturday, as soupy air and oppressive heat fuel potentially severe afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Thursday and Friday both saw afternoon temperatures climb well into the 90s,...

DC wants input on development guidelines for a new neighborhood around Commanders stadium

WTOP News 8/7 11:54P Jose Umana

D.C. residents have less than a week left to share their thoughts on the framework for developing the 180-acre area surrounding the future Washington Commanders stadium at the former RFK Stadium site. The 45-day public comment period on the RFK...

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval

WTOP News 8/7 10:56A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project, a decision he blasted as...

High school athletes prepare for Patriot Games. What you need to know

WTOP News 8/7 10:00A Jose Umana

High school athletes from across the country will come together this weekend to compete in a national competition as part of America’s 250th anniversary. Organized by the White House-led organization Freedom 250, the Patriot Games will have 120...

Guinness says DC’s Fourth of July broke world record for largest fireworks display

WTOP News 8/7 9:26A Jessica Kronzer

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. Fourth of July breaks Guinness World Record for largest fireworks display President Donald Trump said the nation s...

Soul Mega’s national brewing win could help DC beer brand tap into growth

WTOP News 8/7 9:09A 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. DC brewer wins opportunity to learn from craft beer legend For nearly a decade, Soul Mega brewing has basically been...

NPS notice seems to blame previous administrations for Reflecting Pool’s plumbing issues

WTOP News 8/7 4:53A Alan Etter

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. NPS notice blames previous administrations for Reflecting Pool issues...

The Weekend Scene: What to do in the DMV through Aug. 9

NBC DC (Local) 8/7 3:09A Sophia Barnes and Tommy McFly

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday Happy August! Animal lovers, get ready for a big dose of adorable: It’s Clear the Shelters . And Bao Li just celebrated his 5th birthday...