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

Washingtonian Things To Do 1/26 6:59A Briana Thomas

Happy snow day, DC! Have a snowball fight, indulge in frosty food deals , and then venture out to the theater. There are several new performances opening this week, such as Chez Joey and world premieres from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater....

Bitter cold holds firm as DC region faces aftermath of wintry weekend storm

WTOP News 1/26 6:05A WTOP Staff

The wintry weekend storm has moved on, leaving people across the District, Maryland and Virginia to deal with rock-hard piles of snow and slick driving conditions on side roads. Related stories Which...

Free After-Hours Museum Parties Are Back at DC’s National Gallery

Washingtonian Things To Do 1/26 4:33A Samantha Skolnick

The National Gallery of Art just announced its spring lineup of after-hours National Gallery Nights. There will be three themes: “Art Under the Stars,” “Garden Party,” and “United We Create.” The museum will host the receptions on the second...

Bypass brings DC Water close to containing C&O Canal sewer overflow

WTOP News 1/26 3:14A Matt Small

D.C. Water said substantial progress has been made in its efforts to contain a major sewer overflow that began after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor collapsed one week ago along Clara...

Which places in the DC region got the most snow?

WTOP News 1/25 6:29A 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. How snow and sleet are measured during snowstorms The transition from...

DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to end reelection campaign

WTOP News 1/25 6:00A Mitchell Miller

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who served Congress for 35 years, filed paperwork Sunday indicating she will not seek reelection. Norton, 88, filed a termination report with the Federal Election Commission, which is commonly done when a public...

GALLERY: Pets, people slip and slide in winter storm snowscape

WTOP News 1/25 5:04A Diane Morris

How DC ensures first responders can reach emergencies through snowstorms

WTOP News 1/24 10:52P Scott Gelman

The work to ensure D.C. first responders are able to reach emergencies even during the worst of winter weather started with pretreatment Saturday morning, as part of a process that doesn’t stop. Police and fire stations are among the locations...

Does keeping the US Capitol clear of snow for Congress add pressure?

WTOP News 1/24 3:29A Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill . Crews across the D.C. region are working around the clock to prepare for the...

DC’s hypothermia shelters give its homeless community a lifeline during winter storm

WTOP News 1/23 11:53P Jose Umana

While many people in the region will be staying inside their homes once the winter storm arrives this weekend, some in D.C. will be looking for refuge inside the city’s shelters. Under a cold alert,...

Shoppers prepare for DC’s biggest snowstorm in a decade

WTOP News 1/23 9:26P Jimmy Alexander

Toilet paper, bread and milk. No one really knows why those are the blizzard must-haves, but those are the items that send people to the grocery store before the first snowflake falls. The shelves in many stores were bare, and items you never...

Montgomery County crews prepare for major snowfall, long hours ahead for plow drivers

WTOP News 1/22 10:12P Kate Ryan

In Montgomery County, Maryland, road crews are getting ready for what could be one of the region’s biggest snowfall in years, with officials warning totals could reach double digits and possibly be record‑breaking. Related stories All hands on deck...

Road closures in DC for annual March for Life on Friday

WTOP News 1/22 9:15P Jessica Kronzer

Some roads will be closed Friday in Downtown D.C. as thousands of demonstrators are expected to rally against abortion rights for the annual March for Life. Demonstrators will gather on the National Mall before  marching along  Pennsylvania...

7 Mindful Classes for Wellness Around DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 1/22 8:00A Briana Thomas

Choose a slow and mindful start to your 2026 at a local goat cuddling session, plant workshop, aromatherapy, and more. To help you pick your pace, we compiled a list of upcoming events that will help with your self-care. Planting Intentions...

Mobile bathroom brings hygiene to people who are homeless in DC area

WTOP News 1/22 4:19A Luke Lukert

Taking a hot shower after a rough day is a game changer but for many people without housing they could have long stretches without them. One local nonprofit is attempting to change that with new...