20 Fourth of July DC-area celebrations away from the National Mall

WTOP News 6/29 6:47A Michelle Goldchain

You don’t have to brave the crowds on the National Mall to find Fourth of July fireworks, parades and patriotic fun in the D.C. area. Across the region, there are a variety of events worth attending to celebrate Independence Day, with everything...

Under the tarp: Kennedy Center honors Bill Maher with Mark Twain Prize

WTOP News 6/29 5:33A 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. Kennedy Center honors Bill Maher with Mark Twain Prize On Sunday night, Bill Maher became the 26th comedian to...

Heat dome with scorching temperatures on the way for DC region

WTOP News 6/29 3:25A Jeffery Leon

As the D.C. region dries out after a wet weekend, temperatures will soar to the triple digits as a heat dome settles over the area midweek. While the rain has been plentiful, 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña said more rain is needed to...

Tony Pierce: A top workplace runs on culture, cornhole and AI

WTOP News 6/29 1:30A Valerie Bonk

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 a local law firm runs on embracing change EDITOR S NOTE: WTOP recently named over 300 companies as  Top...

Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a ‘major’ tournament

WTOP News 6/28 11:53P WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation s capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament....

How LGBTQ+ communities make sure their voices are heard during political campaigns

WTOP News 6/28 11:04P 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. How LGBTQ+ communities make their voices heard during political campaigns Throughout June, WTOP is recognizing and...

Heavy storms bring 2 to 3 inches of hourly rainfall to Northern Virginia

WTOP News 6/28 7:18A Valerie Bonk

Heavy rain hit the D.C. area Sunday as storms moved through the area. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Sunday for Northern Virginia and a flood watch for D.C. and surrounding areas....

A different kind of 250th birthday: Hundreds march past White House for a ‘people-powered’ future

WTOP News 6/28 1:38A Jimmy Alexander

Hundreds of people gathered in McPherson Square in D.C. on Saturday — exactly one week before America marks its 250th birthday — for what organizers called a people‑powered vision for America’s future. The event combined speeches, music and...

CityCenterDC unveils new public art exhibit: Urban Living Rooms

WTOP News 6/27 6:01A Alan Etter

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. CityCenterDC unveils new public art exhibit: Urban Living Rooms On Friday, city officials and leaders of the D.C....

How mom and dad are helping the DC area’s first-time buyers

WTOP News 6/25 10:43P Mike Murillo

It s a tough housing market for everyone, but it s especially true for younger first-time buyers in the D.C. region. Some have been getting the keys to their first home with a little — or a lot — of help from Mom and Dad. The challenge that young...

DC unveils new government website to ‘eliminate alphabet soup’

WTOP News 6/25 10:26P 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. The DC government is revamping its website — and wants your opinion The D.C. government’s website is getting a...

Meet two of the National Zoo’s newest babies — the sloth bears!

WTOP News 6/24 10:33P 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. Meet two of the National Zoo's newest babies — the sloth bears! They’re two of the National Zoo’s newest fur babies....

Things to do in the DC area: Giant BBQ Battle, Pride in the Plaza … and more!

WTOP News 6/24 10:09P Michelle Goldchain

The Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle hosts competitions where top pitmasters from across the country compete for prestigious titles. (Courtesy Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle) The Giant...

Northwest DC school infested with rodents, educator says

WTOP News 6/24 9:52P 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. Columbia Heights school is full of rodents, educator says Within a week of starting her job at the Columbia Heights...

Raising the steaks: 3 new DC restaurants add a twist on the classic steakhouse

WTOP News 6/23 10:48P Michelle Goldchain

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. 3 new DC restaurants add a twist on the classic steakhouse For years, the District has been building a reputation as...