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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (872+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Aaron Rai of England has won the PGA Championship for his first major title. May 17, 2026, 6: 08 PM Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, worship music blared from a stage that made clear the event's Christian focus. Arched stained-glass…...
Man charged after injuring 6 in north Prince George's County shooting and carjacking spree
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (558+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Napoleon Solo wins 151st Preakness Stakes May 16, 2026, 5: 28 PM One man has been arrested and at least six people were injured after several shootings and carjackings on Friday afternoon in the northern part of Prince George's County, Maryland. Prince George's…...
My Miss Mo holds on to win the Black-Eyed Susan by 1 3/4 lengths over Jumping the Gun
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (421+ words) May 15, 2026, 11: 42 PM It was worth it for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. "It was the right decision," he said. "This was a better spot for her." My Miss Mo won the Black-Eyed Susan on Friday at Laurel Park, holding off a…...
The drought is over at Meridian Hill Park as fountain flows again
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (357+ words) May 15, 2026, 10: 03 PM The drought is over at Meridian Hill Park. It's not a mirage " after a seven'year dry spell, the fountains at the historic Northwest D. C. park are finally flowing again. On Friday, people were smiling, enjoy the sunny day and…...
Local first-generation students earn their way to Georgetown, Holy Cross and UPenn
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (484+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Washington Commanders release 2026 season with late home-opener May 14, 2026, 10: 31 PM At Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School in Takoma Park, three seniors are about to do something no one in their families has done before " head to college. The…...
Revitalized part of DC gets new community park
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (316+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com May 14, 2026, 6: 03 PM There's a new addition to a D. C. neighborhood that's been getting a major makeover in recent years. On Thursday, a ribbon cutting was held to open a nearly one-acre park at Skyland Town Center…...
Joel Oxley Announces Retirement After Nearly 35 Years of Leadership at Hubbard Broadcasting Washington DC
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (346+ words) Washington, DC " May 2026 " Joel Oxley, long time Market President and General Manager of Hubbard Broadcasting's Washington, D. C. operations, announced that he will retire later this year, concluding a distinguished career spanning nearly 35 years with the company and almost 28 years as General…...
DC road closures, parking restrictions in effect for festival, America 250 event, graduation
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (267+ words) May 14, 2026, 12: 27 PM Three special events in the District will cause interruptions when driving downtown this weekend. On Saturday, the 21st annual National Asian Heritage Festival, also known as Fiesta Asia, will shut down most of Pennsylvania Avenue NW with dragon and…...
Laurel Park waited 114 years for the Preakness. It may be a farewell as much as a debut
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1109+ words) NEWS ALERT: President Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping for a Sept. 24 visit to the White House TRAFFIC ALERT: In Stafford, left lane gets by on I-95 southbound after VA-630/Stafford (#140) due to vehicle fire May 14, 2026, 6: 36 AM "It's going to be…...
Judge orders former DC nonprofit chief to return over $1 M
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (376+ words) May 14, 2026, 4: 19 AM A D. C. Superior Court Judge has ordered the former executive director of the nonprofit H Street Community Development Corporation to repay more than $1 million that authorities say was misused. The D. C. Attorney General's Office lawsuit against Kenneth Brewer Sr. , who…...