‘Spring cleaning’ begins for DC-area water mains

WTOP News 3/23 4:18A Grace Newton

D.C., Fairfax County and Arlington County are taking part in the annual process of flushing and disinfecting the region’s water mains. Related stories DC Water completes final emergency repairs to Potomac Interceptor Environmental groups raise...

Drivers face new lane closures on GW Parkway and Roosevelt Bridge during repairs

WTOP News 3/23 12:18A Sandy Kozel

Drivers will need to pack their patience starting Monday if they re driving along two major D.C.-area arteries. The National Park Service begins lane closures to resurface sections of the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Spout Run...

This DC women’s housing organization offers more than somewhere to live

WTOP News 3/22 11:55P Scott Gelman

On a recent trip back to D.C., a woman who once lived at Thompson-Markward Hall returned with her 7-year-old son. She asked Executive Director Jennifer Sharp if she could show her son the room she...

Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

WTOP News 3/22 11:29P WTOP Staff

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump s administration to recognize the...

11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

WTOP News 3/19 11:42P Michelle Goldchain

The Park Hyatt offers one of the city's most expansive tea collections. (Courtesy Park Hyatt) The Park Hyatt offers one of the city's most expansive tea collections. (Courtesy Park Hyatt) For the most...

10 Vibrant Spring Festivals to Attend in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/19 6:41A Briana Thomas

Flowers are blooming, the weather is breaking, and outdoor festivals are popping up around town to mark the start of spring. Here s a list of a few community gatherings you may want to add to your calendar for some seasonal joy. 1. National...

Things to do in the DC area: DC Sketchfest, film festivals … and more!

WTOP News 3/18 11:09P Michelle Goldchain

D.C. Sketchfest is the District's only sketch comedy festival and features dozens of comedy troupes from the US and Canada.(Courtesy D.C. Sketchfest) D.C. Sketchfest is the District's only sketch...

DC bill could bring biggest changes to 911 call center in decades, advocates say

WTOP News 3/18 10:09P Scott Gelman

The D.C. Council is considering a proposal that could bring the biggest reform to the agency that oversees the city s 911 call center in its two-decade existence . The bill introduced last month by Council member Brooke Pinto — the Emergency...

‘A moment to celebrate’: EPA on final repairs to Potomac Interceptor pipeline

WTOP News 3/17 11:12P Jimmy Alexander

Screenshot(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) Screenshot(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) On the heels of wastewater flow being restored to the Potomac Interceptor over the weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

US Capitol Police chief says threats to lawmakers keep rising

WTOP News 3/17 10:02P Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill . U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan has requested the department s...

Car set on fire near Washington Monument, temporarily shutting down operations

WTOP News 3/17 7:51A Thomas Robertson

Operations at the Washington Monument were shut down Tuesday morning after a person poured gasoline on a car and set it on fire, U.S. Park Police told WTOP. Officers detained the individual around...

DC pipe bomb suspect says he should receive a presidential pardon

WTOP News 3/17 6:27A Kyle Cooper

This image from video contained in a Justice Department court filing shows Brian J. Cole Jr., being interrogated by FBI investigators in Woodbridge, Va., Dec. 4, 2025. (Justice Department via AP) This...

Kids meet R2-D2 as Star Wars-inspired tech brings STEAM learning to life

WTOP News 3/17 6:02A 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. These are the droids you’re looking for if you want to learn about STEAM A life-sized working R2-D2 and C-3PO, as...

From ‘OLDAF’ to ‘ELONNO’: Which DC-area custom license plates were rejected in 2025?

WTOP News 3/16 11:31P Scott Gelman

You see them every time you drive somewhere, but there are thousands of personalized license plates you don t see, because local DMVs reject them. Related stories Virginia is 1 of just 3 states that passed license plate reader laws this year,...

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

WTOP News 3/16 9:22A WTOP Staff

FILE - A woman walks outside The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts on Feb. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)(AP/Rahmat Gul) FILE - A woman walks outside The...