New GOP bill that would block DC from raising taxes taken up by House panel

WTOP News 7/22 8:30A Neal Augenstein

House lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a Republican bill that would block D.C. from raising taxes or fees without approval from Congress. The bill is sponsored by Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican who chairs the House Committee on Oversight...

6-year-old pulled from UDC pool after being found unresponsive; no lifeguard was on duty

WTOP News 7/22 6:47A Will Vitka

A 6-year-old boy is in the hospital after being found unresponsive at the bottom of a swimming pool at the University of the District of Columbia, according to a campus police report. UDC police were called to the pool at the E.B. Henderson...

Delays plague Red Line after water floods control room

WTOP News 7/22 4:04A Will Vitka

Red Line riders are facing significant delays Wednesday morning after a pipe broke and water flooded a train control room, impacting signals outside the Van Ness station. In a post on X early Wednesday morning , Metro said trains would be delayed...

American University college president pedals the Pyrenees to raise money for scholarships

WTOP News 7/21 11:14P Alan Etter

American University Interim President David Marchick on a less hilly part of his fundraising ride through the Pyrenees.(Courtesy David Marchick) American University Interim President David Marchick on...

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...