Maryland man charged in crash that killed an elderly woman in DC

WTOP News 7/21 12:29A Tracy Johnke

A Germantown, Maryland, man faces charges in a crash that killed a 79-year-old woman earlier this month near the Washington Monument. On July 5 at around 9 p.m., U.S. Park Police officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of...

Where to find DC’s only unicorn statues

WTOP News 7/20 11:08P 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. Where to find DC's only unicorn statues Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden gems, local landmarks and...

Bureaucracy a barrier to DC streateries, restaurant owner says

WTOP News 7/20 10:22P Alan Etter

At least one D.C. restaurant owner said she was told to dismantle her streatery even though her applications for a permanent street dining space are still pending. Related stories Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken...

A ‘cute’ and popular server at one DC senior living facility isn’t even human

WTOP News 7/20 9:59P 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. Ralph the robot helps deliver meals to DC seniors At the Inspīr on...

DC protesters oppose St. Elizabeths development plans for ICE headquarters

WTOP News 7/19 1:44A Anna-Lysa Gayle

Related stories ‘Undemocratic behavior’: Nonprofit calls for review on demolition plans on St. Elizabeth West campus New Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center opens with more health care resources in DC s Ward 8 New DC hospital offers expanded...

Cyclospora concerns draw more customers to DC region’s farmers and farmers markets

WTOP News 7/17 10:26P Anna-Lysa Gayle

Growing concerns over the cyclospora parasite are spurring more food shoppers to buy local. Related stories Don t skip fruits and veggies amid cyclosporiasis outbreak, but take precautions, health official says Foodborne illnesses at restaurant...

FDA approves breakthrough daily pill for cholesterol

WTOP News 7/17 7:27A Linh Bui

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new cholesterol‑lowering pill that could help millions of Americans. Merck’s Lipfendra, the brand name for the drug enlicitide, belongs to a class of medications known as PCSK9 inhibitors. Until...

‘First step’: DC Council chair proposes $620M bill for new roof, expansion of Audi Field

WTOP News 7/17 5:19A Jose Umana

A bill proposed earlier this week would make several upgrades to D.C. s soccer stadium, totaling $620 million — including expanding Audi Field s seating capacity and adding a climate-controlling roof. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson proposed...

Friday Freebies

WTOP News 7/17 3:25A Kristin Diaz

Who doesn’t love free stuff? WTOP is relaunching “Friday Freebies,” bringing you the top freebies you can get in the D.C. region, every week. We’ll run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5...

Fine Arts Commission tells Commanders their stadium design is ‘almost there’

WTOP News 7/16 9:49P John Domen

The Washington Commanders went before the Fine Arts Commission on Tuesday, having made some changes it hoped the commission would sign off on. Related stories Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC DC reveals master plan for...

What do you think about building a Triumphal Arch in DC? NPS wants to hear

WTOP News 7/16 11:10A Jessica Kronzer

The National Park Service has assessed the potential impacts of building a Triumphal Arch and it s asking for your thoughts on the idea. The park service wrote a report on the possible effects of the proposed Triumphal Arch, which would be built...

Former federal workers, lawmakers, mark a year after DOGE purge

WTOP News 7/16 10:44A Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at  Today on the Hill . Members of Congress joined former federal employees outside the U.S. Capitol...

Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence

WTOP News 7/16 7:41A WTOP Staff

Part of a proposal to improve security at Lafayette Park, across from the White House, is photographed Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before a meeting on July 16 of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. (AP...

Ice, electrolytes and keeping the door closed: DC’s go-to hot weather hacks

WTOP News 7/16 6:40A 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. DC’s go‑to hot weather hacks On Wednesday, with D.C.-area temperatures in the triple digits and a heat index...

DC’s last streetcar bridge will be demolished — it carried trams from Georgetown to Glen Echo

WTOP News 7/16 4:17A Neal Augenstein

The National Park Service announced a Memorandum of Agreement to allow removal of the Foundry Branch Trestle Bridge.(Courtesy National Park Service) The National Park Service announced a Memorandum of...