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Lodge at Bodega Bay Review: What It’s Actually Like to Stay at the #1 Hotel in the World

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Alicia Tenise) Is there anything more magical than the California coast? I think not. If you re looking for a coastal escape that combines luxury, breathtaking scenery, and effortless access to wine country, I ve got the perfect resort for you: the Lodge at Bodega...

Thunderstorms, rain make their way to DC area

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:52:42 Z

(WTOP News) Thunderstorms are brewing for the D.C. area on Wednesday with the potential threat of harsher weather later in the afternoon. But it might not be that bad for D.C., according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan. They re tracking wet...

Conspiracy theories on correspondents’ dinner shooting are a symptom of something bigger and worse

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:14:59 Z

(WTOP News) If it feels like your social media feed is littered with more conspiracy theories spreading faster than ever, experts say it’s not just your imagination. They’re also a sign of deeper issues that exist right now in the United States. The internet has...

Girls’ flag football earns championship status in DC

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:48:41 Z

(WTOP News) Girls’ flag football is now an official state championship sport in D.C. Related stories How Adam Peters helped the Commanders win the NFL Draft — and left the 49ers behind Maryland high school sports group adds girls flag football as championship...

Author, former TV host Annabelle Gurwitch rejects ‘seize the day’ approach after lung cancer diagnosis

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:59:12 Z

(WTOP News) Annabelle Gurwitch said she never felt like a “warrior” after her Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis in 2020. Instead, she remembers feeling lost, quite literally. Related stories WTOP s Neal Augenstein: 3 years after Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, what s...

‘No way that this is actually happening’: Firsthand account of chaos at White House correspondents’ dinner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:35:15 Z

(WTOP News) Among the hundreds of guests forced to take cover under tables after shots were heard outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton during the 2026 White House correspondents dinner were several journalism scholarship recipients. The White House...

How did a shooter get so close to the White House correspondents’ dinner? WTOP’s national security reporter weighs in

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:49 Z

(WTOP News) New questions are being raised about how a shooter got so close to the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night, causing President Donald Trump and other high-ranking D.C. officials to be evacuated. Related stories Shots fired...

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:53:19 Z

(WTOP News) WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes...

Minute by minute: How the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting unfolded

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:20:49 Z

(WTOP News) Watch Video: Early details on security at White House Correspondents Dinner prior to shooting Gunfire at the Washington Hilton Saturday night abruptly halted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner. A man allegedly armed with two...

‘Her name will not be forgotten’: Butterfly vigil honors Virginia Giuffre on National Mall

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:52:12 Z

(WTOP News) On Saturday, the National Mall appeared to bloom with butterflies. They were everywhere, on shirts and lapels, pinned to jackets and tucked into flowers resting on the ground near a stage, with the White House in the background. One year after the...

DC Del. candidate Robert White apologizes after comment on White House correspondents’ dinner incident

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:10:24 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. Council member Robert White deleted a social media post and apologized after a violent security incident outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump. At 11 p.m., less than three hours after the...

Photos show chaotic scene during shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:44:19 Z

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The Best Food Gifts for Experienced Home Cooks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:35:37 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Finding a gift for the home cook in your life sounds simple until you realize they already own every gadget and kitchen tool imaginable. The best food gifts for experienced home cooks skip the clutter entirely and focus on something they truly value...

‘Michael Jackson Skate Party’ rolls into Kennedy Recreation Center

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:51:28 Z

(WTOP News) As the Michael biopic hits box offices nationwide, the King of Pop was celebrated at the Kennedy Recreation Center in D.C. s Shaw neighborhood. More stories How are Fairfax Co. teachers using extra time on elementary early release days? Inside...

How To Better Protect Your Home’s Plumbing

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:45:48 Z

(DC Life Magazine) Your home’s plumbing works hard every day, yet most homeowners only think about it when something goes wrong. Leaks, clogs, and water damage can quickly turn into expensive problems if you ignore early warning signs or skip routine care. With the...

Formerly incarcerated artists shine at DC open mic

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:27:49 Z

(WTOP News) An open mic night Friday at an art gallery near Nationals Park showcased the talents of local poets, singers and other artists. Another experience the performers had in common: They had all been incarcerated at some point in their lives. Amanda Faye,...

Howard University women’s golf wins first-ever NEC title

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:45:36 Z

(WTOP News) As senior Marley Franklin approached the 16th hole in the Northeast Conference Championship, Howard University golf Director Sam Puryear knew she would sink her next shot. As the Bison golfer approached the shot, Puryear read Franklin the putt, and...

Inside Downtown DC’s new Italian restaurant by restaurateur Ashok Bajaj

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:17:05 Z

(WTOP News) Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj isn’t afraid to stop, rethink and flip his concepts. In late 2024, Bajaj closed Rosedale in D.C. s Van Ness neighborhood in order to reopen it as the coastal Indian restaurant Malabar in January 2025. Once again, Bajaj has...

National Mall carousel returns after nearly 3-year refurbishment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:21:09 Z

(WTOP News) 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. National Mall Carousel finally returns from being refurbished The carousel at the National Mall has finally returned...

A DC chef is the first James Beard Award finalist from his country — and he got there via 7-Eleven

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:59:09 Z

(WTOP News) If you’ve stopped in to eat at either Daru or Tapori, which are two of H Street Northeast s highly acclaimed restaurants, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to know that Chef Suresh Sundas was recently named a finalist for the James Beard...

How will DC’s next mayor deal with President Trump?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:46:42 Z

(WTOP News) Will D.C. s next mayor have a better relationship with President Donald Trump than Mayor Muriel Bowser, and be successful keeping Congress out of the city’s affairs? The six candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for D.C. mayor were asked that...

Why DC is offering e-bikes to help workers make faster, environmentally friendly deliveries

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:18:27 Z

(WTOP News) For over a year, Ty Cockrum has been using an e-bike to make food deliveries using DoorDash and UberEats. It’s much easier than using a car, he found, because parking isn’t required, and there isn’t a fear of “getting your car stolen.” The e-bike is...

Tidal Basin fully reopened after sea wall restoration

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:19:22 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Tidal Basin sea wall restoration project completed after two years A project that the D.C. area has been following...

Things to do in the DC area: Living Earth Festival, New Kitchens on the Block … and more!

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:34:31 Z

(WTOP News) Nora Naranjo Morse's "Always Becoming" sculpture made of natural materials. (Courtesy National Museum of the American Indian) Nora Naranjo Morse's "Always Becoming" sculpture made of natural materials. (Courtesy National Museum of the American...

Where to find DC’s original tribute to George Washington

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:01:07 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Where to find DC's original tribute to George Washington Before the Washington Monument, D.C. paid tribute to America’s...

Howard University students help 4th and 5th graders trade bookbags for white coats

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:31:59 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Howard University students help youth trade bookbags for white coats About 19 students from Harriet Tubman Elementary...

Children’s National Hospital unveils second mobile medical unit to expand care for kids

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:09 Z

(WTOP News) Dr. Hope Rhodes leads the mobile medical program, which delivers pediatric care at schools and other sites in D.C. and Prince George’s County, Maryland. (Courtesy Children's National Hospital) Dr. Hope Rhodes leads the mobile medical program, which...

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:52:46 Z

(WTOP News) If you re riding Metro, expect delays Wednesday after an overnight crash left at least 11 people with minor injuries. It happened shortly after midnight at the Metro Center station. According to the transit system, a work vehicle on the Silver Line...

Amber Alert in DC for child who hasn’t been seen since mother was shot

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:39:16 Z

(WTOP News) Police said 2-year-old Royce Hawkins is a Black boy with black hair who was last seen just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the 500 block of Kenyon Street NW wearing a long-sleeved, yellow and blue striped shirt.(Courtesy D.C. police) Police...

Is Sézane Worth It? An Honest Sézane Review (Updated 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Alicia Tenise) Shop the Sweater and Trousers Sézane has been in my closet for a few years now, and at this point I ve bought enough pieces — with my own money and the occasional gift card from the brand — to have actual opinions about what s worth it and what isn...

How to enjoy DC’s newest VR gaming experience

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:31:03 Z

(WTOP News) 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. 0421 MAT Sandbox VR - with captions.mp4 A new immersive virtual reality experience is now open at CityCenterDC. In the...

$9M coming to DC residents who used Ticketmaster in last decade

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:21:17 Z

(WTOP News) Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, will pay nearly $10 million to D.C. to resolve allegations of deceptive business practices, and nearly $9 million of that payout could end up directly in the pockets of District residents. An investigation into...

MedStar team runs 170 miles across Maryland and DC promoting ‘movement’

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:58:27 Z

(WTOP News) 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. MedStar team runs 170 miles across Maryland and DC promoting ‘movement’ They started in Leonardtown, Maryland, and...

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:26:31 Z

(WTOP News) WASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington’s Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in...

Woman dead after being struck in DC crosswalk, driver flees

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:23:06 Z

(WTOP News) A driver struck a pedestrian in Northwest D.C. before fleeing the scene Saturday morning, police said. Around 11:10 a.m., D.C. police and fire personnel responded to reports of a woman suffering critical injuries after she was struck by a white Jeep...

NOLA meets DC at The Occidental collaboration breakfast this weekend

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:08:01 Z

(WTOP News) 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 Occidental hosts iconic New Orleans restaurant, Brennan’s, for pop-up event Celebrate the legacy of the iconic New...

DC’s Emancipation Day celebrations Sunday mark the long push for enslaved people’s freedom

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:17:26 Z

(WTOP News) D.C. s celebration of its own Emancipation Day will be marked with a festival, parade and concert Sunday at 13th and Pennsylvania Ave. in Northwest. The events will commemorate the date — April 16, 1862 — when President Abraham Lincoln signed the...

Survivor DC: You may win the best friends of your adult life

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:25:22 Z

(WTOP News) Do you dream of competing on Survivor but don’t have the PTO to go? Thanks to a local Live Reality Games group, instead of flying to Borneo, the tribal council meeting is at Roosevelt Island. Survivor D.C. is the creation of Ryan Hergenreder. In 2023...

Protesters rally against Trump’s plan for ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC during key vote

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:23 Z

(WTOP News) 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. Protests against ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC as concept faces federal review While President Donald Trump s proposal for a...

Federal agency approves concept for Trump’s plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:10:30 Z

(WTOP News) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up an artist rendering of the new triumphal arch as she speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex...