Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers

WTOP News 6/2 8:05A Diane Morris

Two groups of travelers leaving Dulles International Airport over Memorial Day weekend had nearly $100,000 in cash seized after authorities said they went to unusual lengths to hide money — even though carrying large amounts of currency out of...

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24

WTOP News 6/2 8:03A WTOP Staff

Cole Allen, the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest. Cole Allen, the man accused of...

Security plans for July Fourth fireworks, more Freedom 250 events in DC

WTOP News 6/2 7:41A Jessica Kronzer

Summer in the District will be scored with spectacles celebrating America s 250th birthday and law enforcement is asking for a hand in maintaining public safety through it all. Multiple agencies described the planned security for Freedom 250...

Study: National Guard presence in DC cuts property crime, not violent crime

WTOP News 6/2 5:31A Neal Augenstein

The National Guard s presence in D.C. has helped drive down some crime — but a new study suggests it s not the right tool for the city s most serious public safety challenges. Since the guard was deployed last August, overall crime dropped about...

How to meet some of the National Zoo’s tiniest furry canine friends

WTOP News 6/1 10:45P 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. How to meet some of the National Zoo's tiniest furry friends Clocking in at just under 2.5 pounds and about a foot...

10 can’t-miss Pride Month events in DC

WTOP News 6/1 10:35P Michelle Goldchain

This year s Pride Month is bringing a colorful lineup of celebrations to D.C., including historic tours, waterfront festivities, dance parties, concerts, family-friendly events and the beloved Capital Pride Parade. Listed in chronological order,...

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...