WTOP | Washington’s Top News | DC, MD & VA News, Traffic & Weather

D.C. Council members Janeese Lewis George wave to the crowd as she celebrates after winning D.C. Mayor Democratic primary election during the Election Night Party at the Howard Theatre Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Janeese Lewis George to become presumptive Democratic nominee for DC mayor after Kenyan McDuffie concedes race

boating potomac river

Potomac, Anacostia rivers to close to boaters for 4th of July weekend

Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive exit brown information and direction sign on road highway in Markham Virginia in spring with trees

Heading to Shenandoah National Park's Appalachian Trail? Look out for suspected norovirus

Maine-Affordable Housing Initiatives

Maryland housing inventory down, prices up, report says

Steny Hoyer speaks against backdrop of American flag

Candidates pursuing retiring Md. Rep. Steny Hoyer's seat in Congress weigh in on issues

Knicks Championship Parade Basketball

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

New
A money dispute between Prince George’s County and Park and Planning Commission goes before a judge

New
US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

How you can explore the cosmos, virtual reality style, in a new Smithsonian experience

Juneteenth 2026: What's open, what's closed in the DC area

Car Review: Subaru doubles down: The Outback Wilderness turns rugged up to 11

The public’s opinion of civil servants continues to climb

A mug holds pens at the Culpeper County Voter Registration office

Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms

Janeese Lewis George speaking with supporters behind her.

What early DC primary results say about a possible progressive shift

White wins DC delegate primary, saying 'people are tired of losing'

People cast their vote during D.C. primary election

Chair of DC elections gives update on tabulating ranked choice votes

A person drops her ballot in a drop box at a polling place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library during the D.C. primary elections on June 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

LIVE RESULTS: DC primary election 2026

man testifies before congressional committee wearing suit

DC Council primary results: Incumbents win in Wards 5 and 6, other races still undetermined

In their own words: Meet the DC candidates

02:39

Touch the stars without ever leaving the ground at this new Smithsonian VR experience in Penn Quarter

00:53

White wins DC delegate primary, saying ‘people are tired of losing’

00:50

Agrivoltaics could help Va. farmers stay in business, power electric grid

00:38

Workers treating algae in Reflecting Pool with hydrogen peroxide and ‘nanobubbles’

01:47

How a lifestyle pivot opened Gardening Gays Farm

00:42

Smithsonian to open exhibit on American nature, geology, culture for 250th anniversary

00:57

Woman-owned brewery inspired by garden botanicals to open in DC

01:15

Va. leaders reach agreement on plan for retail marijuana marketplace

01:40

Big changes on the ballot in DC primary as ranked choice voting debuts

01:10

Meet Klinger, an energetic puppy who loves fetch and daily cuddles

02:24

Spending the day with mini donkeys at the Smithsonian Zoo!

00:53

National Park Service crews working to clear out algae from Reflecting Pool

×

maryland i voted sticker

WATCH: Last day of early voting in Maryland and other Top Local Headlines

Belgium NATO Defense Ministers

Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

Juneteenth flag

Juneteenth 2026: Your guide to celebrating in the DC area

Participants march in the annual Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2024. (Photo by andrew thomas / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Parking restrictions, street closures to impact drivers during Juneteenth Parade and Capital Pride Block Party, festival

Fête de la Musique is hosted in D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood as well as several cities around the world.

Things to do in the DC area: Fête de la Musique, Japanese Wagyu Week … and more!

School children walk through a group of men

‘Dirt bags selling drugs’: Pirro blasts suspects in DC crack operation

America 250: How GPS transformed transportation and reach destinations more safely and efficiently

America 250 | In partnership with AAR

William Kinne

Fairfax Co. 6th grader honored as AAA Safety Patroller of the Year

America 250: The history of school health programs

America 250 | In partnership with Delta Dental

DC police cruiser

E-bike crash leaves man dead in Southeast DC, police say

Voting Booths Ready for Use

Understanding ranked choice voting, the process used in DC's primary election

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

Jay Jones

DOJ challenges Virginia laws restricting officer face coverings, ICE agreements

Cars drive past data centers

Delay, ban or welcome data centers: Montgomery County Council hears from residents

agrivoltaics

Agrivoltaics could help Va. farmers stay in business, power electric grid

Jamie Mack comedian

Former DC reporter, now trans comedian, proud of selfless love of people 'who have seen the best in me'

search crews on short of potomac river

Body of missing swimmer identified after body recovered in Potomac near Great Falls

Trump White House

Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

A United jet takes off from Reagan National Airport as seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

July Fourth events will keep Reagan National flights grounded most of the day, airports authority says

Sign says 'thank you for visiting our little farm"

'It just makes you slow down': A lifestyle pivot created Gardening Gays Farm

County News

Maryland housing inventory down, prices up, report says

A money dispute between Prince George’s County and Park and Planning Commission goes before a judge

Potomac, Anacostia rivers to close to boaters for 4th of July weekend

DC primary election results: Lewis George to win mayor’s race after McDuffie concedes, Robert White wins in delegate race

What early DC primary results say about a possible progressive shift

Local

Gun Laws Virginia

Va. governor, lawmakers reach agreement on retail cannabis market

National

APTOPIX UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed

Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Sports

WNBA CBA Deal Done Basketball

WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season

Sponsored

Risk & Compliance Exchange 2026: HCLSoftware’s Stephen Hunt on long-term strategy for post-quantum cryptography

Risk & Compliance Exchange 2026: HCLSoftware’s Stephen Hunt on long-term strategy for post-quantum cryptography

Insight by HCLSoftware

VIDEOS

France US

Trump signs memorandum of understanding with Iran

SpaceX IPO

WATCH: Elon Musk becomes 1st trillionaire

Trump

Trump says 'I love the inflation’

PHOTO GALLERIES

Front view of Outback

Car Review: Subaru Outback Wilderness

Meet Klinger and Peal, the pets of the week for June 16, 2026.

WTOP's Pets of the Week

A football player walks by a

PHOTOS: DC voters select mayoral, delegate and council nominees

Satellite in space orbiting the planet Earth

America 250: How GPS transformed transportation and reach destinations more safely and efficiently

Group of elementary age students doing gymnastics exercises in school gym

America 250: The history of school health programs

Pumping gas in 1942

America 250: Wartime rationing: How World War II changed Americans’ relationship with fuel

22 Hours: A Second Look

Trailer - American Nightmares | Season 6: The Canal Murders

#16, Billion-dollar outcomes: Sarah Chen-Spellings on the value of investing in women founders

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Eileen Collins

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

493 | Denmark Confronts Trump Administration over Greenland

thERINpy with Erin Washington

Marni Battista, life design coach and author of Your Radical Living Challenge

From Our Partners

WTOP News Welcomes Kristin Diaz as New AM Drive Anchor

WTOP News Welcomes John Wordock as New Business Reporter 2026

Crosswords, Sudoku, Puzzles, Solitaire and more! Play FREE games from WTOP!

Click here to learn more about the WTOP App!

Enter for your chance to win the WTOP Free Lunch Friday Contest for friends and family!

Listen live to WTOP so you never miss a moment

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.