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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens offers a blooming escape in the heart of DC

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:42:31 Z

(WTOP News) Even though the annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival is a week away, the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Northeast D.C. was packed with people who got an early look at the gardens on Saturday, July 11, 2026. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) Even though the...

New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:09:56 Z

(WTOP News) Watch Video: Exhibit looks at how the Declaration of Independence evolved Washington — They are words etched into America s conscience: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Visitors to the Library of Congress can rediscover those foundational...

US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:53:07 Z

(WTOP News) WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of President Donald Trump s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office...

More than two dozen students impacted by incarceration receive scholarships

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:10:20 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. native Yasmine Arrington Brooks addresses the 2026 cohort of ScholarCHIPS, July 9, 2026.(WTOP/Anna-Lysa Gayle) D.C. native Yasmine Arrington Brooks addresses the 2026 cohort of ScholarCHIPS, July 9, 2026.(WTOP/Anna-Lysa Gayle) Twenty-six...

Tense debate over DC’s so-called bottle bill continues at a public roundtable

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:03:52 Z

(WTOP News) Members of the D.C. Council heard from supporters and opponents of a plan to charge 10-cent deposits for each beverage container sold in the District. Under the bill, known as the Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025 , the...

Road closures from Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K hits DC Saturday

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:24:23 Z

(WTOP News) The Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K takes place in D.C. on Saturday, leading to road closures and parking restrictions. The Metropolitan Police Department said that from 4 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 11, these streets will be posted as emergency...

Kids and screens: How to reset your family’s digital habits this summer

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:25:54 Z

(WTOP News) Between the heat and the frequent storms, D.C.-area kids may have found themselves spending more time inside this summer — and more time glued to screens. It s not easy when it s either really hot or it s really rainy, or anything in between, to get...

Where are DC’s rats? New dashboard maps rodent reports across the city

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:24:21 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. has dashboards for tracking snowplows and leaf collection crews. Now there s a dashboard tracking the District s response to its rat problem. The Rodent Control Dashboard is a “centralized, public tracking tool built to monitor the District s...

National Mall visitors frustrated by detours and fencing obscuring Reflecting Pool

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:04:17 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Black fencing around Reflecting Pool frustrates National Mall visitors The two and a half mile distance between the...

Local doctor says back-to-school preps like health checkups should start now

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:04:46 Z

(WTOP News) Your kids might not want to hear this, but summer break is the best time for parents to start preparing them for the new school year, according to a D.C. physician. Related stories Rare transplant gives Stage 4 lung cancer patients a second chance at...

‘It’s showtime’: ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’ returns to haunt Broadway at The National

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:20:25 Z

(WTOP News) The musical offspring of Beetlejuice, the 1988 movie with a devoted fanbase, is in D.C. through July 19 at Broadway at The National. “It s very similar to the movie that we know and love. It s got all of the characters that we know,” said Kaitlin...

The District Fringe Festival returns with comedy, drama and puppets

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:16:55 Z

(WTOP News) 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 District Fringe festival returns with comedy, drama and puppets The District Fringe Festival returns for the second...

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:45:46 Z

(WTOP News) WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration...

Things to do in the DC area: Alexandria’s birthday bash, Gaithersburg’s SportsFest … and more!

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:42:07 Z

(WTOP News) Celebrate the nation s 250th birthday and Alexandria, Virginia s 277th birthday at one festive event this Saturday. At Oronoco Bay Park, guests across the region can enjoy a full day s worth of events, including live music, local vendors, a fireworks...

National Zoo’s newest tiger adjusts to her new home

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:17:37 Z

(WTOP News) 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 the National Zoo's newest tiger! Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden gems, local landmarks and unique...

Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:30:57 Z

(WTOP News) The U.S. Capitol is seen during Independence Day events honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) The U.S. Capitol is seen during Independence Day events honoring the nation's 250th...

DC Italian grocery and deli crosses the century mark

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:55:03 Z

(WTOP News) 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. A DC Italian grocery and deli turns 100 years old Many think this Italian grocery and deli is one of the best kept...

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix DC landmark

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:16:24 Z

(WTOP News) (CNN) — Crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, for the second time in three months. In an interview released Tuesday with Katie Miller, a conservative podcaster and wife of...

Where DC ranks on the list of riskiest cities to drive in

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:53:40 Z

(WTOP News) Allstate is out with its 2026 Best Drivers Report , and it has some harrowing findings for D.C.-area drivers. On a list ranking cities with the best drivers, D.C. comes in second to last, surpassed only by Boston, which ranked dead last. I think...

Metro deploys army of staff, buses to ease Red Line shutdown chaos

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:38 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Metro deploys army of staff, out-of-state motor coaches to ease Red Line shutdown chaos Long lines of Metro riders seen...

DC voters may see a November ballot initiative banning certain foie gras sales

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:54 Z

(WTOP News) FILE - A serving of salt-cured fresh foie gras with herbs is displayed at Chef Didier Durand's Cyrano's Bistrot and Wine Bar in Chicago, Aug. 9, 2006. The Supreme Court is leaving in place a lower court ruling against duck liver lovers, declining...

Power line ‘undergrounding’ to interrupt traffic flow on NW DC commuter route

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:51:57 Z

(WTOP News) Work on burying power lines and preventing power outages in the District could cause a traffic bottleneck on a major east-west commuter route over the next month. On Tuesday, the District Department of Transportation is scheduled to close the two...

DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in July

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:38:47 Z

(WTOP News) Every month, WTOP’s DMV Foodie Guide highlights craveable restaurant pop-ups, festivals, collaboration dinners and other standout food experiences bringing the D.C., Maryland and Virginia dining scene to life. The month of July started off with a...

The ‘doormat wife’ who took down a presidency

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:56:34 Z

(WTOP News) 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. ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ traces 50 years of change in American journalism The documentary Becoming Katharine Graham...

Celebrations continue for America’s 250th birthday

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:44:06 Z

(WTOP News) July Fourth may be over, but America continues celebrating its 250th anniversary. The Great American State Fair on the National Mall wraps up on July 10 with the theme “The Next 250: Innovation.” The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s marketplace, which...

Working Capital: These preservationists clean a Revolutionary War gunboat one cotton swab at a time

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:10:00 Z

(WTOP News) 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. These preservationists clean a Revolutionary gunboat one cotton swab at a time In the D.C. region, conversations often...

What’s the key to a winning workplace? Top leader says it starts with hiring

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:38:06 Z

(WTOP News) 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. A winning workplace starts with hiring the right people Editor s note: WTOP recently named over 300 companies as Top...

Fans gear up to cheer on Folarin Balogun and Team USA on the National Mall

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:37:29 Z

(WTOP News) The FIFA World Cup Fan Zone will be buzzing on Monday night on the National Mall once again. On Sunday, fans got one more reason to be excited after FIFA announced that they have lifted a one-game suspension for forward Folarin Balogun , who received...

Afternoon storms bring flood risk to DC region Monday

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:49:06 Z

(WTOP News) The Washington Monument is visible as visitors to the Tidal Basin stand on a flooded walking path, April 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The Washington Monument is visible as visitors to the Tidal Basin stand on a...

DC area under heat, air quality alerts after stormy Fourth of July

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:43:40 Z

(WTOP News) After a sweltering and stormy Fourth of July that briefly forced visitors to evacuate the National Mall and delayed the fireworks show , the D.C. area remains under multiple weather alerts Sunday. Related stories Hot, stormy weather impacts July...

Trump’s administration won’t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:25:35 Z

(WTOP News) Workers install fireworks along the edge of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the America 250 July 4th celebration on the National Mall, Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard) Workers install fireworks along the...

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:06:43 Z

(WTOP News) President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to...

Best spots to watch DC's Fourth of July fireworks

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:10:27 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) This Fourth of July, fireworks in D.C. will be different than years past, but there are still many ways to get a great view of the pyrotechnics celebrating the United States 250th anniversary. The National Mall fireworks, which organizers say will be...

July Fourth brings more oppressive heat, severe storm potential

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:21:04 Z

(WTOP News) Stay with WTOP for coverage of America s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks , A Capital Fourth concert , and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app . D.C. area residents and July Fourth visitors...

Mubadala DC Open ‘about 97% sold out’ as player field announced, Ein says

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:48:41 Z

(WTOP News) The Mubadala DC Open is set to sell out once again before a tennis ball is served. Mark Ein, chairman of the annual tennis tournament, told WTOP that tickets are getting very scarce with the event already about 97% sold out. The DC Open is set to...

Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates 250 with full slate of free July Fourth events

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:33:29 Z

(WTOP News) Stay with WTOP for coverage of America’s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks , ‘A Capital Fourth’ concert , and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app . The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is...

Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:14:39 Z

Lizzo's cover of a DC go-go anthem: UCB members weigh in

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:41:38 Z

(NBC DC (Local)) A single on Lizzo s latest album borrows from a D.C. go-go classic. Lizzo’s “Sexy Ladies” borrows from UCB’s 2005 song “Sexy Lady.” UCB members Roc Mikey and DB sat down with News4 to talk about the song’s history, its role in the go-go scene and...

Blistering heat postpones Great American State Fair, attendees cleared from National Mall

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:44:41 Z

(WTOP News) Visitors react to the heat while attending the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard) Visitors react to the heat while attending the Great American State Fair on the National...

‘It has nothing to do with our culture’: Native American families on 250th

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:30:28 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Hundreds gather at rally to say July 4 'has nothing to do with (Native American) culture' Flags, fireworks and freedom...