One woman made it her decades-long mission to get cherry trees at the Tidal Basin

WTOP News 3/25 6:11A Luke Lukert

Many in the D.C. region are aware the beautiful cherry blossoms that attract thousands to the Tidal Basin and National Mall were originally a gift from Japan in 1912 to celebrate friendship between the two countries. But for decades, one woman...

Man charged in US Park Police officer shooting involved in prior drug arrest, court records show

WTOP News 3/25 5:14A Neal Augenstein

Two brothers charged in the Monday night shooting of an undercover U.S. Park Police officer in Southeast D.C. will likely make their first court appearances Wednesday. Darren Foster, 21, and Asheile Foster, 22, are each charged with assault on a...

DC residents react to future RFK Stadium campus plans during open house

WTOP News 3/25 5:14A Jimmy Alexander

What do D.C. residents think about the RFK Stadium campus? It depends on who you ask. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office hosted the first of two RFK Campus Master Plan Open Houses Tuesday evening at the Department of Employment Services on Minnesota...

Murder trial begins for 2023 Rock Creek Parkway crash that left 3 dead

WTOP News 3/24 11:09P Dan Ronan

A crash on Rock Creek Parkway on March 15 left three people dead and two more injured. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) A crash on Rock Creek Parkway on March 15 left three people dead and two more injured....

Do you know about these hidden Easter eggs at the Jefferson Memorial?

WTOP News 3/23 11:35P Matt Kaufax

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 hidden Easter eggs of the Jefferson Memorial The Jefferson Memorial is one of the iconic locations on many D.C....

Making the hard decisions when it comes to saying goodbye to our furry friends

WTOP News 3/23 11:01P Anne Kramer

The unconditional love from a pet can brighten the darkest days and fill up our hearts. But those hearts get broken when our pets get sick and pass away. That’s what happened to me and my family last winter when we made the decision to say goodbye...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Arlington

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/23 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. The closest suburb to Downtown DC, Arlington County offers both urban and suburban appeal:...

‘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...