Ben’s Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali remembers Jesse Jackson as ‘family’

WTOP News 2/17 9:18P Kate Ryan

The late Rev. Jesse Jackson was a giant figure in the Civil Rights Movement, a powerful and passionate speaker and served D.C. as its first elected shadow senator, lobbying relentlessly for statehood...

Zillow’s chief economist says DC-area home market is now affordable

WTOP News 2/17 9:02P Ciara Wells

Homes are becoming easier to buy in the nation’s capital, a leading economist says, especially when compared to 20 years ago. “The change that stands out the most to me is that D.C. is a market where housing has gotten more affordable,” Zillow s...

Amateur artists have the chance to appear in the National Gallery and win some cash along the way

WTOP News 2/16 6:10A Luke Lukert

Are you or a loved one an artist with a talent for putting a twist on classic art? One of the most prestigious museums in the world is giving creators a chance to earn some serious money as well as have their talent put on display near the likes...

Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says

WTOP News 2/16 4:12A Matt Small

D.C. Water is touting new pumping capacity and a third active flume as signs of progress at the site of the massive Potomac sewer pipe break, even as the utility warns the threat of another overflow won’t subside until a rock dam inside the...

Police: Man killed, woman injured in Petworth hit-and-run involving garbage truck and e-bike

WTOP News 2/15 5:24A Valerie Bonk

Police are continuing to investigate a crash in D.C. where a garbage truck hit two people on an e-bike and left the scene. More stories Montgomery Co. police investigate death of 87-year-old at senior living facility Virginia health officials warn...

With the melting snow comes a hazard to our waterways

WTOP News 2/13 11:43P Alan Etter

The ice and snow that fell on the D.C. area during last month s storm is finally starting to melt. The ice dunes that have been on the sides of streets for weeks are slowly shrinking. But as the melting continues, there s a danger that s seeping...

DC mayor warns of imminent tough budget cycle as costs rise, revenue stays modest

WTOP News 2/12 9:57P Scott Gelman

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week described the possibility of difficult decisions ahead, as the city works on its spending plan for fiscal year 2027, her last as the District s leader. Related stories Bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump...

DC attorney general goes after ‘slumlord empire’ with RICO lawsuit

WTOP News 2/12 9:37A John Domen

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a family of landlords on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.(WTOP/John Domen) D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a...

Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day events … and more!

WTOP News 2/12 9:26A Michelle Goldchain

Grab some beads and toast with a Hurricane because Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and the D.C. region is celebrating in style with several free community-wide extravaganzas. In D.C. s H Street neighborhood , family-friendly festivities are...

9 Fun-Loving Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 2/12 9:03A Briana Thomas

Jazz up date night (or Galentine s Day) this weekend with card-making, a live concert, or a glamorous ball. Whether you re looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate, or a romantic evening out on the town for Valentine s Day , we ve compiled...

Bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump tax cuts goes to president’s desk

WTOP News 2/12 6:51A Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at  Today on the Hill . The U.S. Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill to prevent D.C. from...

DC Public Schools announces class schedule changes following weather closures

WTOP News 2/12 6:28A Jeffery Leon

D.C. Public Schools has announced several changes to its 2025-2026 calendar to adjust for school closures in January following a winter storm. Classes will now be held March 12, canceling a previously scheduled parent-teacher conference day. March...

DC brings curbside EV charging stations to each ward in push to make them more accessible

WTOP News 2/11 10:37P Scott Gelman

Curbside electric vehicle charging stations will be available in each ward across D.C., as part of a new pilot program aiming to make the chargers more accessible. The first location, near The Festival Center in Adams Morgan, was unveiled...

DC-area leaders analyze what went right and wrong with the region’s winter storm response

WTOP News 2/11 9:41P Linh Bui

The D.C. region is still recovering from January s winter storm that dropped 7 inches of snow. Officials from D.C., Virginia and Maryland met Wednesday to analyze their storm response at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of...

You’ve heard of food deserts. This neighborhood straddling DC and Md. has a grocery glut

WTOP News 2/11 9:02P Abigail Constantino

Amazon recently shut down its Amazon Fresh supermarket chain, including one its stores in Friendship Heights, a neighborhood straddling the Maryland and D.C. line near Chevy Case. But the closure did not leave residents starved for grocery...