You can check out and meet two of the more unique creatures now on display at the zoo: the sloth bear cubs. Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he…
Read more Meet two of the National Zoo’s newest babies — the sloth bears! – WTOP NewsThe Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial, a burial ground for more than 1,700 escaped slaves, stands alone on a plot of land at the corner of North Washington…
Read more Explore this little-known Alexandria marker to an important moment in Black history – WTOP NewsStaff at the Library of Congress Packard Campus are digitizing every single piece of physical media in its storage so the public can view them in their original…
Read more Digitizing and splicing vintage film at the Library of Congress Packard Campus – WTOP NewsWTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” to explore how DNA collected from millions of specimens is helping us…
Read more Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian – WTOP NewsWhat if we told you that a small army of flesh-eating insects plays a crucial role in helping the Smithsonian prep and preserve its fossils? This page contains…
Read more Flesh-eating beetles: The unsung heroes of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – WTOP NewsFrom excursions to going behind the scenes of some of the D.C. region’s historical attractions, 2025 broke new ground for WTOP’s feature segment “Matt About Town.” This page…
Read more ‘Matt About Town’ Wrapped: 2025 in Review – WTOP NewsAs we wrap up 2025, let’s look back at the moments our staff caught on camera that drew the eyes of millions. In our series “2025 in Review,”…
Read more WATCH: WTOP’s most viral videos of 2025 – WTOP NewsIn today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re heading to Lucky Pup Yoga to try out some moves and experience the joy of posing with puppies. A new…
Read more New yoga studio featuring fluffy friends now open in DC’s Adams Morgan – WTOP NewsIn today’s special “Working Capital” edition of “Matt About Town,” we got to experience what it’s like to be responsible for setting up one of the D.C. area’s…
Read more Behind the scenes of National Harbor’s holiday tree lighting and fireworks kickoff – WTOP NewsWTOP’s Matt Kaufax embarks on a journey to learn about the bizarre, yet true, story of a relatively unknown criminal from D.C.’s past who burst onto the scene…
Read more Do you know the tale of DC’s “Jack the Slasher?” – WTOP NewsFrom dodging lasers to solving puzzles, a new high-tech playground in Virginia offers over 70 games that challenge your mind and body. This page contains a video which…
Read more New interactive gaming experience now open in Loudoun County – WTOP NewsIn the latest episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP heads to Old Town Alexandria, the home of the Tall Ship Providence — an often forgotten, but very important,…
Read more It’s a bar, it’s a ship, it’s a museum? History comes to life on the water in Old Town Alexandria – WTOP NewsIn today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re heading to the Organization of American States building in Downtown D.C. to get an exclusive tour of the “Roots of…
Read more The world’s longest mural can be found underground in Downtown DC – WTOP NewsIn the latest episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax attempts to try acrobatics, courtesy of Cirque du Soleil, to master the art of hoop jumping. Have…
Read more Cirque du Soleil returns to Tysons with new high-flying show, ‘Luzia’ – WTOP NewsIn today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP is embracing ’80s and ’90s gaming nostalgia that fosters the Alexandria community through play at Continues Arcade. This page contains…
Read more Retro arcade bar in Old Town Alexandria looks to bring back the nostalgia of ‘80s and ‘90s arcade gaming – WTOP NewsImagine being the main character in a life-sized video game, navigating obstacle courses, solving puzzles, and putting both your mind and body to the test. At Level99 —…
Read more Check out the DC region’s new ‘adult playground’ gaming experience now open in Tysons Corner – WTOP NewsThe D.C.-area’s latest dessert craze comes from a place at the Wharf in Southwest D.C. called Lumier’s Chimney Cake. This page contains a video which is being blocked…
Read more DC’s newest viral pastry dessert can be found at The Wharf – WTOP NewsIn today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax hiked over to the Kalorama area with a can of Play-Doh and some plastic wrap, where he not…
Read more Discover some of DC’s coolest hidden fossils (and make some of your own) in Mitchell Park – WTOP NewsIn the latest edition of Matt About Town, WTOP’s Matt Kaufax slithered over to the Smithsonian National Zoo, where he found more than meets the eye at the…
Read more Dinosaurs at the Zoo? Come fossil hunting among some scaly friends! – WTOP NewsWTOP’s Matt Kaufax uncovered the wonder of LocktoberfestDC, and consumed the quintessential D.C. trifecta of bikes, beers and a little obscure U.S. history. This page contains a video…
Read more DC’s newest free tour offers a historic glimpse into its canal waterways you can’t find anywhere else – WTOP News
