1/15 The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was fenced off in preparation for Independence Day fireworks on July 2, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) 2/15…
Read more PHOTOS: Fourth of July fireworks from the Mall and around the DC region – WTOP News2026 is only hours away and before it arrives, a lot of people will look in the rearview mirror and ask the question, “What was my favorite part…
Read more ‘Just getting through it’: What was your highlight of 2025? – WTOP NewsArtist Tim Yanke’s artwork for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. was unveiled in Georgetown on Thursday night. For months, artist Tim Yanke grappled with how…
Read more National Cherry Blossom Festival plans for larger crowd, unveils official artwork – WTOP NewsNearly 4,000 hand-painted tombstones were placed on the National Mall in D.C. this weekend, stretching from 7th St. SW to 12th Street SW. This page contains a video…
Read more Trail of Truth: Thousands of tombstones on National Mall mark drug deaths – WTOP NewsA bronze statue in D.C. depicts President Donald Trump mid-dance with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Passersby stop and take pictures of a temporary statue depicting…
Read more 12-foot statue of Trump and Epstein installed near Capitol by anonymous art collective – WTOP NewsA man trying to load an “art car” painted by Andy Warhol onto a truck at the National Mall in D.C. has died after he became trapped underneath…
Read more Man dies on National Mall after being trapped underneath race car painted by Andy Warhol – WTOP NewsJoe Nail, 28, saw all 50 states this summer — because he ran a marathon in each one. Project 1310, named for the amount of miles Nail ran,…
Read more Man raises money for veterans by running 50 marathons across US — that journey ends in DC – WTOP NewsThere is so much history along the National Mall in D.C. that you wouldn’t think to look underground for more of it. The hole discovered under Jefferson Drive…
Read more Construction crews unearth piece of DC history underneath National Mall — by accident – WTOP NewsGet the birthday candles ready — and by birthday candles, we mean fireworks. D.C.’s 2024 Independence Day celebration is almost here. Here’s what you need to know. Get the…
Read more Fourth of July in DC means fun, fireworks and, of course, road closures – WTOP NewsIn planning documents obtained by the Washington Post, it appears Events DC, the events arm for the city, is in talks with the NFL. The District is trying…
Read more New details on DC’s bid for hosting the 2027 NFL Draft – WTOP NewsGet the birthday candles ready — and by birthday candles, we mean fireworks. D.C.’s 2024 Independence Day celebration is almost here. Here’s what you need to know. Get the…
Read more Fourth of July in DC means fun, fireworks and, of course, road closures – WTOP NewsThe Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said the event will feature aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s storied history. This article was republished with permission from…
Read more National Mall flyover involving nearly 60 aircraft set for take off Saturday – WTOP News1/4 Katie Wechsler says this is her third year at the festival. She brought her seven- and nine-year-olds to join in on the fun. “We live in DC,…
Read more 2024 Blossom Kite Festival takes flight: ‘I think everyone should come at least once’ – WTOP NewsThe cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in D.C. have reached peak bloom earlier than expected, the National Park Service announced Sunday. The iconic cherry…
Read more DC’s cherry blossoms reach peak bloom ahead of schedule, National Park Service announced – WTOP NewsMatthew Morrison, chief arborist for the National Mall and Memorial Parks has been on the job of taking care of the trees, including cherry trees, in the parks…
Read more Before the big show of peak bloom, DC’s cherry blossoms get a trim – WTOP NewsDURHAM, N.C. — Jahara Davis, the Durham Public Schools teacher of the year, is on a mission to celebrate the achievements of her students-with a trip to Washington…
Read more DPS teacher raises money to help fund student trip to Washington DCThis page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. This obscure DC monument…
Read more Matt About Town: This obscure DC monument was supposed to be the original Washington Monument – WTOP NewsTravel App Visited Compiles Over 1 Million Users’ Data to Determine the Most Popular National Parks in the U.S. Press Release – Sep 20, 2022 TORONTO, September 20,…
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