D.C. officials said they’re getting a clearer picture of how much federal help will be available as crews continue repairing the collapsed Potomac Interceptor. This page contains a…
Read more DC provides clearer picture of limited federal help for Potomac Interceptor repair – WTOP NewsWith one of the Potomac River’s drinking water intakes shut down after last month’s massive sewage spill, concerns are growing about how vulnerable the region is without a…
Read more DC Del. Norton presses leader of Army Corps on search for backup water source – WTOP NewsD.C. Water said repairs to the collapsed Potomac Interceptor are still moving forward, with help now from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work to repair the collapsed…
Read more DC Water says Potomac Interceptor repairs are progressing as Army Corps bolsters site protection – WTOP NewsLate January’s winter storm in the D.C. region may have pushed back the start of the spring housing market, but realtors said signs are already pointing to a…
Read more Spring housing market gaining momentum in DC after storm delay – WTOP NewsD.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood is gearing up for an expanded lineup of events to welcome the Lunar New Year. A Liquid Gold Daiquiri from Mecha Noodle Bar’s Lunar New…
Read more Chinatown Coalition brings expanded Lunar New Year celebrations to DC – WTOP NewsFlorists across the D.C. region are hustling as Valentine’s Day approaches this weekend, and many are feeling the pressure that comes with a surge of last‑minute orders. This…
Read more Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs – WTOP NewsThere are countless stories of people, especially seniors, losing everything to scammers. Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy wants to change that. There are countless stories of people,…
Read more Maryland state’s attorney urges lawmakers to act to help stop scams before seniors lose everything – WTOP NewsOne day after the Washington Post laid off roughly a third of its newsroom, former staff and supporters gathered outside the paper’s Downtown D.C. headquarters to protest the…
Read more Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts – WTOP NewsAfter data centers became a top issue for voters during the Virginia statewide elections, a town hall in Prince William County over the weekend brought out strong emotions…
Read more Data center concerns flare at Prince William County town hall – WTOP NewsAs extreme cold grips the D.C. region, doctors warn the risk of frostbite is rising. As extreme cold grips the D.C. region, doctors warn the risk of frostbite…
Read more Doctors warn frostbite risk rising as dangerous cold grips the DC region – WTOP NewsA group of young volunteers known as D.C.’s Snow Team Heroes is going door to door to help dig neighbors out. A group of “Snow Team Heroes” from…
Read more Young Snow Team Heroes dig out seniors trapped behind icy sidewalks in DC – WTOP NewsFrom D.C. to Maryland and Virginia, officials are undertaking various measures to ensure response teams are fully prepared to handle what could be one of the region’s biggest…
Read more Montgomery County crews prepare for major snowfall, long hours ahead for plow drivers – WTOP NewsThe federal government has long been able to get involved in D.C.’s governance, but legal experts said over the past year, those powers have been used more visibly…
Read more How Trump reshaped DC’s relationship with the federal government – WTOP NewsDuring the third day of the Brendan Banfield trial in Northern Virginia on Thursday, jurors saw photos showing major changes inside the Banfield home in the months after…
Read more Digital and DNA evidence take center stage on day 3 of au pair affair murder trial – WTOP NewsRegional venues, such as Olney Theatre and Signature Theatre, report surging ticket sales, increased donations and growing interest from performers seeking alternatives to the Kennedy Center. This page…
Read more Regional theaters see boost amid Kennedy Center changes – WTOP NewsBoth a housing shortage and rising rents in the greater D.C. region are becoming problems that present a long-term economic risk, a new report indicates. Both a housing…
Read more Housing shortage and rising rents pose growing economic risk for greater DC region, report says – WTOP NewsA person of interest is in custody after a series of shootings on Sunday in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, that left one man dead and two other people injured.…
Read more Man killed, 2 wounded in series of random shootings in Upper Marlboro – WTOP NewsThe library at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, home to thousands of books and documents chronicling America’s space history, is closing in the coming months,…
Read more NASA says historic materials will be preserved as Goddard research library shuts down – WTOP NewsBudgets aren’t just for businesses and governments — families need them too. But in 2025, keeping one was no easy task. Here are financial tips for 2026. Budgets…
Read more Budgeting for 2026: Do’s, don’ts and lessons from a financially tough year – WTOP NewsThe Washington Commanders and D.C. teamed up in 2025 to finalize a plan to construct a new stadium for the team at the old RFK Stadium site. Here’s…
Read more Looking back: How the Commanders’ RFK stadium deal came together in 2025 – WTOP News