17-year-old arrested for shooting during Howard U. homecoming weekend

WTOP News 11/15 2:35A Ciara Wells

A 17-year-old boy from Northeast D.C. was arrested and charged Friday in connection to the shooting during Howard University s homecoming weekend in October that left five people wounded. Police identified the teenager as Kaevaughn Dudley, of...

Politics, overdrinking and not flushing: How to get kicked out of Thanksgiving dinner

WTOP News 11/14 11:46P 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. Politics, overdrinking and not flushing: How to get kicked out of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is less than two weeks...

‘We are here for everyone’: Washington Spirit looks to defend DC in NWSL semifinals

WTOP News 11/14 9:50P Jose Umana

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. Washington Spirit prepares to defend DC in NWSL semifinals After conquering the National Women’s Soccer League...

Bethesda to DC bike ride rolls out Sunday to promote street safety

WTOP News 11/14 9:07P Kate Ryan

The fourth annual Ride for Your Life bike ride from Bethesda, Maryland, to D.C. is designed to draw attention to the need for safer streets for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. The roughly 10-mile event is organized by the...

Planning Thanksgiving? Ranking DC-area supermarkets for quality, price, convenience

WTOP News 11/14 3:16A Neal Augenstein

Anyone who has ever prepared a Thanksgiving meal knows it s a labor of love — and expensive. Related stories The DC area s best Thanksgiving takeout feasts and holiday packages Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving...

The DC area’s best Thanksgiving takeout feasts and holiday packages

WTOP News 11/14 1:22A Michelle Goldchain

This year, keep Thanksgiving preparations stress-free. Instead of working several days ahead to prepare a feast, consider allowing a local restaurant or two to lend a helping hand. There are so many...

Federal agent fires weapon during pursuit in Northeast DC

WTOP News 11/13 11:32P Thomas Robertson

A federal agent fired their weapon during a police pursuit Thursday in Northeast D.C., according to D.C. police. The incident happened just across the Anacostia River on Benning Road. A police spokesperson confirmed to WTOP in a statement that as...

Overloaded email inboxes and other challenges face federal employees as they return to work

WTOP News 11/13 10:53P Dan Ronan

With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history now over, federal employees are returning to work. But, as they do so, a range of emotions are bubbling up. Some workers say they are relieved or anxious to start doing their jobs again, while...

DC parents get hands-on look at how kids learn math, as city receives multimillion-dollar donation

WTOP News 11/13 10:19P Scott Gelman

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 parents get hands-on look at how kids learn math, as city receives multimillion-dollar donation Even before the...

4 Fun and Funky Things to Do Around DC This Weekend

Washingtonian Things To Do 11/13 3:40A Daniella Byck

Yes, the vibes are bad. No, doing something whimsical won t solve your very real problems or the very real roots of them. But maybe, just maybe, taking some time to have a little fun this weekend can provide a small escape, like Alice tumbling...

Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends … and more!

WTOP News 11/12 10:15P Michelle Goldchain

The Four Seasons D.C. Wine & Dine event is hosted across two evenings with proceeds going to MedStar Health. (Courtesy Four Seasons) The Four Seasons D.C. Wine & Dine event is hosted across two...

An expert says do something kind on World Kindness Day

WTOP News 11/12 9:31P Dan Ronan

Thursday is World Kindness Day. People celebrate it by performing acts of kindness which can range from something simple like giving a person a parking space, to volunteering, to sending a note or calling a friend. The legendary musician Glen...

Behind the scenes of National Harbor’s holiday tree lighting and fireworks kickoff

WTOP News 11/12 9:22P Matt Kaufax

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s “ Working Capital ” series profiles the people whose jobs make the D.C. region run. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to...

Over 30 holiday markets in the DC area, mapped

WTOP News 11/11 9:19P Michelle Goldchain

The holiday season is nearing, and with it comes a bounty of markets worth shopping at, while enjoying a much-needed mug of hot cocoa and other festive treats. WTOP reached out to the event organizers of the D.C. Holiday Market in the Dupont...

After 43 days, government shutdown may finally end

WTOP News 11/11 9:11P Mitchell Miller

The longest government shutdown in the nation s history could finally come to an end Wednesday with a vote by the U.S. House, which comes back into session for the first time in more than 50 days. The...