Former Chinatown Walgreens manager sentenced to nearly 3 years for inside-job robberies

WTOP News 5/8 11:30A Ciara Wells

The former manager of a Walgreens in D.C. s Chinatown neighborhood was sentenced Thursday to 32 months in prison for her part in a coordinated string of robberies at the store. London Teeter, 22, of D.C., was employed as the store manager when...

Forget dating apps. This DC couple found love playing kickball

WTOP News 5/8 10:39A 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. How kickball on the National Mall brought a couple together Many...

Headliners for Capital Pride parade and festival announced

WTOP News 5/8 6:48A Tadiwos Abedje

The Capital Pride parade and festival is coming up in June, and performers for the free concert and festival have been announced.  The annual LGBTQ+ celebration is expected to attract thousands of attendees to the nation s capital. There will be...

Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade, business fair prompt road closures in DC

WTOP News 5/8 6:38A Tadiwos Abedje

It will be another busy weekend in D.C. with events that are expected to draw a crowd and some road closures. The Acton Children s Business Fair and the Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade will take place on Saturday. Acton Children s Business Fair...

America 250: How the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the national standard

WTOP News 5/8 1:02A Linh Bui

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Linh Bui reports on how U.S. housing market is very unique in that it offers homebuyers the option of a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. A unique financial instrument remains the cornerstone...

Inside DC’s AI expo, industry leaders discuss same fears held by many

WTOP News 5/7 11:57P John Domen

An artificial intelligence expo in D.C. is hosting leaders of the industry.(WTOP/John Domen) An artificial intelligence expo in D.C. is hosting leaders of the industry.(WTOP/John Domen) An artificial...

‘I couldn’t stop writing songs’: Cal Everett’s long and winding road to his ‘timeless’ debut solo...

WTOP News 5/7 11:25P Neal Augenstein

The Weight of Early Promise by Cal Everett Cal Everett got his first chance at rock stardom decades ago. Now, the D.C. area-based singer/songwriter is releasing a new album —  Weight of Early Promise — a lifetime of melodic, catchy songs, that...

From a $500 grant to $50K raised: BabyLove Project helps DC moms and infants in need this Mother’s...

WTOP News 5/7 10:25P Jimmy Alexander

Noah Sneed (left) and his brother run the BabyLove Project(Courtesy Noah Sneed) Noah Sneed (left) and his brother run the BabyLove Project(Courtesy Noah Sneed) Mother’s Day will be easier for some...

DC struggles to attract international tourists

WTOP News 5/7 3:55A Luke Lukert

D.C. saw a modest increase in visitors to the city in 2025. While that is welcome news to the city’s tourism arm, the entirety of that increase was from domestic travelers as the city saw a decline in international tourists who tend to stay in...

Mac and cheese bowls, walking tacos and cricket chips: The National Mall gets a tasty upgrade

WTOP News 5/7 12:25A Jimmy Alexander

All of us who live in the D.C. area have been asked one question while playing tour guide to out-of-town guests on the National Mall: “Where are we going to eat?” Related stories How to find one of DC s most obscure monuments honoring a Greek...

Leonsis says DC could chase NBA, NHL All-Star games after Capital One Arena makeover

WTOP News 5/5 10:21P Ben Raby

Monumental’s $800 million-plus renovation could position Washington for marquee weekends, but the company s CEO warns fans the leagues control the tickets. Ted Leonsis has never hidden his skepticism...

A museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket

WTOP News 5/5 7:35A Luke Lukert

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 museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket Google has teamed up with world-renowned preservation...

Emergency youth curfew bill pulled from DC Council over lack of support

WTOP News 5/5 7:33A Kate Ryan

A D.C. Council member has pulled emergency legislation that would immediately reenact a juvenile curfew in the District after it became clear Tuesday it would not get the nine votes needed to pass. The 13-member council was still set to vote...

‘A positive sign’: Advocates expand Potomac River testing as E. coil levels return to normal after...

WTOP News 5/5 5:26A Neal Augenstein

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. Crews make progress at C&O Canal, prepare for long-term work on Potomac Interceptor Heading into the summer,...

Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

WTOP News 5/5 3:59A WTOP Staff

FILE - Mina Kimes arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)(AP/Chris Pizzello) FILE - Mina Kimes arrives at the ESPY...