Locals and tourists weigh removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

WTOP News 6/6 12:52A 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. Locals and tourists react to Trump's name removal at the Kennedy Center Days ahead of a June 12 deadline to remove...

UFC to hold White House card without DC’s official sanction

WTOP News 6/6 12:29A Jose Umana

Workers continue building the cage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn in front of the White House, Friday, June 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) Workers continue building the...

Metro police announce 51 arrests, 807 citations in bus fare evasion crackdown

WTOP News 6/5 11:07P Kate Ryan

In the first 10 days of its crackdown on Metrobus fare evasion, Metro Transit Police issued 807 citations and made 51 arrests, officials said. Metro launched the Fares Pay for Service campaign on May 24 in an effort to deter people from boarding...

High fuel prices have DC-area boaters rethinking summer trips

WTOP News 6/5 10:55P 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. Fuel prices are through the roof! Who knows better than boaters? If you think it’s expensive to fill up your car,...

Post columnist ‘had to fight back’ after being fired for Charlie Kirk social media post

WTOP News 6/5 5:42A Tadiwos Abedje

Karen Attiah outside The Washington Post headquarters in D.C. on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (WTOP/Tadiwos Abedje) Karen Attiah outside The Washington Post headquarters in D.C. on Thursday, June 4, 2026....

America 250: From Colonials to Mid-Century Modern: The history behind D.C.’s home styles

WTOP News 6/5 1:54A Linh Bui

Washington, D.C.’s architectural history spans Gothic Victorians, practical Colonials and stately Greek Revivals. When colonists arrived in the area more than 250 years ago, Georgian architecture was the most common house style. Named for Great...

Most common at-home death causes are easily preventable, area ER doctor says

WTOP News 6/4 11:28P Gigi Barnett

Most of the accidents that lead to death at home can be avoided, said Dr. Miriam Fischer, an emergency department physician at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Unintentional injuries   are the third leading cause of death in the United States,...

Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June primary

WTOP News 6/4 11:07P Thomas Robertson

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. Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June...

Water to begin flowing in Reflecting Pool with blue paint job complete, Interior Department says

WTOP News 6/4 8:11A Will Vitka

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be refilled over the next few days, a court filing shows, unveiling the full effect of a recent dark-blue paint job. Work to resurface the Reflecting Pool was completed Wednesday and the pool is...

‘A river in recovery’: Local advocates describe Anacostia River’s current condition

WTOP News 6/3 11:36P Alan Etter

Once considered one of the most polluted rivers in America, D.C. s Anacostia River is rebounding slowly. Everyone agrees that the river is in remarkably better shape than it was just a decade ago. But with threats like climate change and...

Southeast DC church doing a teen takeover of its own this summer

WTOP News 6/3 10:23P Gigi Barnett

Thousands of D.C. teens are under a strict curfew because of “teen takeovers.” Their social media-fueled meetups that have led to big brawls and several arrests in the District. Related stories Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked...

Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers

WTOP News 6/3 11:24A Alan Etter

Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new...

Drought watch issued for DC region despite dayslong rainfall

WTOP News 6/3 10:39A Gigi Barnett

Even with days of downpour last month, a severe drought in the D.C. area hasn’t budged. The condition sparked the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to declare an indefinite drought watch Wednesday. The nonprofit association that...

DC United cancels Audi Field match vs. Ethiopia, citing Ebola precautions

WTOP News 6/3 7:52A Jadon George

D.C. United has canceled its matchup with Ethiopia’s national team in the District, the team wrote in a statement Tuesday, citing difficulties obtaining visas and increased precautions stemming from the Ebola outbreak. It s among the first U.S....

Garth Brooks, dog-friendly fun and military tributes in store for National Archives Festival

WTOP News 6/3 6:26A Will Vitka

Have you heard that America is celebrating the heck out of its birthday? Because America is celebrating the heck out of its birthday. The National Archives Foundation is marking America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a three-day Spirit of...