Things to do in the DC area: Otakon, Black Books Matter Fest … and more!

WTOP News 7/30 12:04A Michelle Goldchain

Fans of anime, K-pop and nerd culture are uniting in D.C. this weekend for the massive, annual event, known as Otakon . The event offers variety of panels, workshops, an artist alley, a car show, maid cafe and more, all dedicated to celebrating...

After Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation, some skaters and hockey programs say access has shrunk

WTOP News 7/28 10:38P Mike Murillo

Fort Dupont Ice Arena is back open after a nearly $39 million renovation, but some longtime users say getting on the ice has become more difficult under the facility s new operating model. Related...

The DC area’s 30 sweetest spots for ice cream, gelato, custard and more

WTOP News 7/28 4:52A Michelle Goldchain

Time to cool down! Whether you re craving gelato, soft serve, frozen custard, ice cream or something else that is just sweet and cold enough, WTOP has a list focused on the most reliable neighborhood spots for a scoop, sundae or something truly...

WATCH LIVE: Lindsey Graham eulogized in DC funeral

WTOP News 7/28 3:59A Diane Morris

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation s more influential U.S. politicians at home and abroad, is being eulogized Tuesday as a “swashbuckling” public servant and “true American original” during...

DC traffic closures for Lindsey Graham funeral near Capitol, National Cathedral

WTOP News 7/28 1:01A Matt Small

Drivers should expect road closures and traffic restrictions across Northwest D.C. on Tuesday as the nation s capital hosts funeral services for Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham s remains are scheduled to arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, followed...

National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings!

WTOP News 7/27 11:02P 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. National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings! Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden...

DC’s utility shut-off moratorium is ending. Here’s what Pepco customers should know

WTOP News 7/27 10:39P Mike Murillo

As residents saw electric bills rise, the D.C. Council enacted a 90-day moratorium on shutting off power for customers with outstanding balances of less than $1,000. That moratorium ends Tuesday, July 28, but Pepco said customers with past-due...

Local youth water polo team headed to the Junior Olympics

WTOP News 7/27 10:32P Alan Etter

If you didn t think water polo wasn t much of a sport on the East Coast, try telling that to members of the District Blossoms water polo team. The kids who make up both boys and a girls team are headed to Dallas to participate in the Junior...

WATCH: Howard University interim president addresses unenrollment of hundreds of students

WTOP News 7/27 8:16A Thomas Robertson

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5 DC-area teens, basketball coach facing charges over junk food stolen from Florida 7-Eleven

WTOP News 7/26 9:48A Valerie Bonk

Five teen basketball players from the D.C. area and their coach were arrested in Florida for conspiring to steal merchandise from a 7-Eleven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The teens traveled to Davenport, Florida, as members of...

DC community believes traffic safety should be reexamined after 5-year-old injured in hit-and-run

WTOP News 7/26 7:57A Bryan Albin

The search continues for a suspect in a hit-and-run case involving a 5-year-old boy in Southeast Washington. D.C. police said the child was riding a scooter on Ridgecrest Court, near 22nd Street in...

DC public safety agencies spent nearly $220M on overtime, auditor finds

WTOP News 7/26 4:00A Kyle Cooper

A new report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor found the District s public safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on overtime during the last fiscal year, driven by staffing shortages high rates...

Another National Mall water feature needs repairs

WTOP News 7/25 7:05A Jimmy Alexander

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , the seawall around the Tidal Basin , and Constitution Gardens have all recently undergone repairs. Now, another water feature on the National Mall is being repaired after it was damaged. A contractor s...

Trump speaks at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in redo after April attack

WTOP News 7/25 3:00A WTOP Staff

Watch Video: WHCA President Weijia Jiang speaks at rescheduled dinner 3 months after shooting Washington — President Donald Trump cracked jokes at reporters and politicians during take two of the White House Correspondents Dinner on Friday night,...

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports

WTOP News 7/25 1:26A WTOP Staff

Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU's 2026 Biennial Leadership Conference, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU's 2026 Biennial Leadership...