5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (315+ words) April 25, 2026, 11: 36 PM A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside the White House correspondents" dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel Saturday, which led to President Donald Trump and attendees" evacuation. The man suspected of opening fire at the White…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (357+ words) April 23, 2026, 1: 05 PM The hybrid Riot! D. C. Music Festival and Riot Grrrl Community Event is Sunday at The Garage in Boyds, Maryland. The goal of this "survivor-led festival" is to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day, which is a day…...

18+ hour, 3+ min ago  (200+ words) April 30, 2026, 5: 42 PM Music lovers will be flocking to Adams Morgan in D. C. on Saturday for the neighborhood's annual spring Porch Fest, a free music festival showcasing more than 100 bands across more than 25 makeshift "stages," many of which are actual porches. The…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (377+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com February 10, 2026, 6: 40 AM It has long been known that the Chesapeake Bay region is sinking, and an extensive new study led by Virginia Tech now details how fast, with rates that vary widely. The Virginia Tech…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (365+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com April 24, 2026, 8: 45 PM Community college students interested in being among the first to come to American University in D. C. under its new transfer program need to act fast. May 1 is the priority deadline to apply if you'd…...

15+ hour, 41+ min ago  (382+ words) April 30, 2026, 3: 49 PM After a quieter summer last year, restaurant leaders in D. C. say big events tied to America's 250th anniversary could bring a much-needed boost to an industry that continues to face pressure. The hope is that a packed calendar in 2026 brings…...

1+ week, 16+ min ago  (345+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: US 50 at 404, all traffic stopped before the truck crash TRAFFIC ALERT: 9th Street Tunnel closed, all lanes blocked by the vehicle fire, structural damage. April 24, 2026, 11: 27 AM Don't tell Vincent Towns professional sports is a young person's game. The Maryland…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (389+ words) January 30, 2026, 8: 03 PM Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman is excited about tax season, telling WTOP during the first week of tax season that taxpayers can explore her office's website and find resources to help them file on time. As comptroller, Lierman is…...

21+ hour, 35+ min ago  (623+ words) April 30, 2026, 2: 10 PM Prince George's County, Maryland, is taking what it hopes is a big step to make childcare more affordable and accessible, with a new set of bills that council leaders say could help both families and small business owners…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (445+ words) February 17, 2026, 5: 35 PM The recent shooting at Wootton High School has many families and educators taking a fresh look at what safety inside school buildings should include. A Montgomery County-based company says a device already being tested in some schools could…...