DC’s cherry blossoms to reach peak bloom at end of March. Here’s when and how to celebrate

WTOP News 3/5 4:45A Jessica Kronzer

The National Park Service has projected the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin will likely reach peak bloom between March 29 and April 1. National Mall and Memorial Park Superintendent Kevin Griess unveiled the projection Thursday by...

‘We could do a better job communicating’: DC Public Works on ‘snowcrete’ trash pickup challenges,...

WTOP News 3/5 3:28A Neal Augenstein

More than a month after a late January snowfall and weeks of brutal cold combined to create snowcrete, D.C. s Department of Public Works is addressing questions about trash pickup after the storm. This was a gargantuan challenge for you to face,...

Saturday’s FITDC HerStory 5K celebrates women’s history and closes roads in DC

WTOP News 3/4 11:06P Tracy Johnke

Organizers of the FITDC HerStory 5K, one of D.C. s Women s History Month celebrations, are expecting thousands of runners and walkers to take part in the Saturday, March 7, event. The eighth annual race will also include a shorter Kids Dash for...

Restoring the rule of law’: Why declaring war matters

WTOP News 3/4 9:45P Jimmy Alexander

It’s been less than a week since the beginning of the war with Iran. While the United States has not declared war on Iran, it has — along with Israel — killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, other government leaders and targeted...

Children’s National Hospital sees more cannabis addiction among teens and tweens

WTOP News 3/3 9:09P Tracy Johnke

Children’s National Hospital in D.C. says it is treating a growing number of teenagers — and even some kids as young as 11 — for cannabis use and addiction. “The youngest patients we are seeing are in sixth grade. The typical patients are usually...

Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested after videos show man touching strangers’ hair on Metro trains

WTOP News 3/3 8:25A Thomas Robertson

A man who pleaded guilty to charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and was then pardoned, was arrested Monday night after videos that went viral reportedly showed him touching female passengers hair on Metro trains in...

It’s Lookalike Contest Weekend in Washington

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/3 8:07A Daniella Byck

What do closeted hockey players, a former first son, and a Dr. Seuss character have in common? All are subjects of doppelgänger competitions in DC this weekend. The search is on for Washington s...

Environmental restoration begins near collapse of Potomac Interceptor sewer line

WTOP News 3/3 5:32A Neal Augenstein

Now that D.C. health officials have lifted the recreational advisory on the Potomac River after January s massive sewage spill, D.C Water is beginning to restore the park land damaged by the partial collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line....

As explosions devastate Iran’s capital, protesters gather outside White House to voice opposition to...

WTOP News 3/3 4:40A Kyle Cooper

Organized groups and residents from D.C. neighborhoods took to the streets around the White House Monday night to protest the attack on Iran. People woke up to the news Saturday of the major attack on...

Students at Southeast charter school outperformed 75% of DC on citywide math test

WTOP News 3/2 9:56P Scott Gelman

Two years ago, leaders at Center City Public Charter School’s Congress Heights campus in D.C. decided to offer more advanced math classes to some of their oldest students. The choice was complicated, and some educators wondered whether the kids...

27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/2 8:11A Briana Thomas

Happy Monday, DC! Jumpstart March at a 5K race in Downtown DC to celebrate Women s History Month. You can also get tickets to an inspiring new opera from Washington National Opera or Ratboy s indie-rock concert. Best Things to Do This Week and...

Army Corps: Reservoir expansion ‘doesn’t fix, but improves’ DC’s drinking water supply for future...

WTOP News 3/1 10:08P Neal Augenstein

Developing a regional solution to enable all local water companies to share drinking water in the event of a future Potomac River emergency remains a long-term challenge facing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But the Corps is leaning in to...

42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says

WTOP News 2/26 10:34P Jessica Kronzer

With Americans watching their wallets, restaurants are feeling the pinch. In its State of the Industry report for 2026 , the main trade group for the nation’s restaurants and eateries is projecting sales will only grow moderately this year,...

Exhibit dedicated to Black burlesque is open in DC

WTOP News 2/26 10:17P 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. ‘Black burlesque’ exhibit opens in Dupont Underground Housed in D.C. s Dupont Underground, a new exhibit offers the...

Friday Freebies

WTOP News 2/26 10:00P Michelle Basch

Who doesn’t love free stuff? WTOP is relaunching “Friday Freebies,” bringing you the top freebies you can get in the D.C. region, every week. We’ll run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5...