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Maryland Bridge Collapse

Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site on track for Monday. What time will it take place?

Road closed and detour signs w barrier up close

Fatal truck crash on I-270 in Montgomery Co. causes mounting delays as traffic rerouted

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VP Kamala Harris utters a profanity in advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

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WATCH: Black bear 'politely' wanders through Arlington Co. neighborhood

Crowd of festival attendees

'Move away from the Ticketmaster monopoly': All Things Go ticketing nightmare leaves eager fans empty-handed

BoDeans are coming to the D.C. area for three nights of shows. (Courtesy Rams Head On Stage)

This rock band made one of the most iconic songs of the '90s. Now they're coming to the DC area

Virginia General Assembly poised to vote on compromise budget deal reached with Youngkin

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Your employer gives you a counter offer. Here's why you probably shouldn't take it

Have you ever brought a parent with you to a job interview? 1 in 4 Gen-Zers have, new survey shows

Peter Chang opens NiHao in Crystal City

Police: Woodbridge man dies in motorcycle crash, Fairfax Co.'s 12th traffic fatality of 2024

OPM sees slight drop in retirement claims backlog

Young black bear visits Northern Virginia neighborhood

Rare jersey worn by Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson up for auction

U.Md. shows lots of love to alums during teacher appreciation week

What to expect from the next phase of the Key Bridge removal

Peek inside the Old Korean Legation in Logan Circle

What's the best advice your mother ever gave you?

Loudoun County comic shop hosts free comic book giveaway on Star Wars Day

DC officials explain reasoning behind clearing GW encampment

This 28-year-old Md. man became the ‘Mozart of cheeseburgers’

How Rockville became a hub for Asian Americans in the DC area

Here’s why the National Mall looks like a farm this week

Comedian Marlon Wayans on his 'Robin Williams years'

Rep Jennifer Wexton delivers House speech with text-to-voice app

How close are crews to moving the cargo ship that brought down the Key Bridge in Baltimore?

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" performers on stage.

This Fairfax native is playing the lead in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at DC's National Theatre

Bolo and his handlers prepare to show the crowd what a police K9 with Czech heritage is capable of. (WTOP/Sandy Kozel)

'The ultimate working dog': Montgomery Co. K9s with Czech heritage make embassy appearance

Car Review: 2025 Ram 1500 hits a home run

The Old Korean Legation Museum in D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood.

This Logan Circle museum celebrates the cradle of the Korea-US friendship

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How Rockville became a hub for Asian Americans in the DC area

IlluminAsia Festival

8 Asian festivals to enjoy in the DC area during AAPI Heritage Month

Chef Kevin Tien working at Moon Rabbit

DC chefs changing perceptions of Vietnamese cuisine and winning awards while doing it

Shuttle bus

Loudoun Farm Tour begins Saturday, now with free shuttle buses

Hillwood Estate is the former home of businesswoman, socialite and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post
She maintained strong ties to the eighteenth-century French decorating style that she developed in the 1920s, transferring much of the design to her home at Hillwood in the mid-1950s. Visitors can journey through the mansion to experience an elegant French drawing room, the efficient and “high-tech” kitchen and pantry, and the many personal touches that make Hillwood one of Washington’s most memorable homes.

How to live like a Bridgerton: Explore the past without leaving the DC area

A garden at Martha's Table in southeast Washington, D.C. According to Carly Mercer of Love and Carrots, the best time to plant most summer crops is early May. (Courtesy Love and Carrots)

Forgiving crops a DC-area expert recommends for first-time gardeners

A remarkable milestone: Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center achieves historic “A” safety grade

Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center

Vehicles on the roadway

Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light

Deepening relationships: How agencies are delivering on customer experience

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Jason Banwart and his biological mother, Kimberly Ramos reunited after 43 years.

How a Md. restaurant helped unite an adopted and biological family for the 1st time

President Joe Biden speaks with CNN’s Erin Burnett during an exclusive interview Wednesday, May 8, in Racine, Wisconsin.

Biden faces bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill over Israel ultimatum

Trump Hush Money Cohen

‘Make sure it doesn’t get released;’ Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money case

Wellness Aging At Home

Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

Sign for Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters

Fairfax Co. proposes smaller raises for teachers because of budget shortfall

Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Barack Obama are pictured in a split image. President Joe Biden’s campaign will deploy Hollywood star power at a fundraiser in Los Angeles next month – with Barack Obama adding some additional Democratic wattage.

Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Barack Obama to headline Biden fundraiser

Poolesville, Maryland home that was struck by lightning

Lightning strikes Montgomery Co. home, family displaced

A Loudoun County Sheriff's car

Boy charged after failed robbery attempt using BB gun at Dulles Town Center Mall

County News

‘Closer to Free,’ closer to DC: BoDeans ready to rock Rams Head, The Birchmere and Tally Ho Theater

Virginia General Assembly poised to vote on compromise budget deal reached with Youngkin

Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site on track

WATCH: Black bear ‘politely’ wanders through Arlington Co. neighborhood

Fatal truck crash on I-270 in Montgomery Co.; traffic delays remain as officials investigate

Ted Leonsis speaks into a mic.

'A thing of beauty': 25 years later, Ted Leonsis reflects on Capitals ownership

Ebony Belt is the founder and CEO of Divine by Design Mentoring. (Courtesy Ebony Belt)

Charles Co. mentoring program is helping young women 'walk in wholeness'

Eddie Rosario #8 of the Washington Nationals follows through on his solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on May 11, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Nationals Notebook: Month of maybes

University of Maryland geologist to run simulation that helps astronauts prepare for the moon

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Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

WTOP’s Beer of the Week is 'tart and dry'

Escaped Circus Elephant

Elephant escapes circus and wanders through Montana town

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Obit Roger Corman

2024 celebrity deaths

Israel Palestinians Campus Protests

How the GW University pro-Palestinian protest evolved

These rail cars moved millions across the DC region for more than 40 years

Business & Finance

Pair of women walking past an Apple retail store

Apple Store workers in Towson vote to authorize a strike

Health & Fitness News

Doctor with her female patient

Weeklong event spotlights women's health

Animals & Pets

Westminster Dog Show 101

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

BoDeans

Episode 11 - John King's Inspiring Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

The Commanders' ideal NFL draft and the potential for another Cup for the Caps

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

193 | Jewish and Palestinian students stand together as campus clashes erupt

432 | Disinformation Nation | Explosion of new threats in the U.S.

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Psychiatrist Gregory Scott Brown on anxiety, depression and why self-care is so important

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