Washington, DC News - WTOP News

Capital Pride pushes back 2026 festival date in response to prep for the US’s 250th birthday

Credit: WTOP/Jimmy Alexander

Capital Pride pushes back 2026 festival date in response to prep for the US’s 250th birthday

‘Win or lose, it didn’t matter’: Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC

‘Win or lose, it didn’t matter’: Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC

DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report

DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report

Blustery conditions in the DC area could make driving dangerous after snowstorm

Blustery conditions in the DC area could make driving dangerous after snowstorm

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

‘It probably saved my life’: DC residents share what Fort Dupont Ice Arena means to them

‘It probably saved my life’: DC residents share what Fort Dupont Ice Arena means to them

More Washington, DC News

‘The Ruler’ Oba Femi prepares for WWE battle at Saturday Night’s Main Event in DC

‘The Ruler’ Oba Femi prepares for WWE battle at Saturday Night’s Main Event in DC

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

DC weekend road closures for National Mistletoe event and John Cena fan fest

DC weekend road closures for National Mistletoe event and John Cena fan fest

Pro wrestling takes over DC for John Cena’s final WWE match

Pro wrestling takes over DC for John Cena’s final WWE match

Concerns raised about House passed bill that would loosen DCA airspace restrictions

Concerns raised about House passed bill that would loosen DCA airspace restrictions

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

Bear cat bites two workers at DC’s Smithsonian National Zoo

Bear cat bites two workers at DC’s Smithsonian National Zoo

DC teacher accused of climbing through window to sexually abuse student

DC teacher accused of climbing through window to sexually abuse student

DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

This dinosaur skull is one of just a few of its kind — and it’s going on display in DC

This dinosaur skull is one of just a few of its kind — and it’s going on display in DC

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Capitals launch street hockey league, with goal of increasing sport’s participation

Capitals launch street hockey league, with goal of increasing sport’s participation

DC’s Tidal Basin sea wall reconstruction completed months ahead of schedule and millions under budget

DC’s Tidal Basin sea wall reconstruction completed months ahead of schedule and millions under budget

Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol’ … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol’ … and more!

DC golf clinic promotes inclusivity and holiday joy

DC golf clinic promotes inclusivity and holiday joy

The US House OK’d the 2026 NDAA. How are officials across the DC region reacting?

The US House OK’d the 2026 NDAA. How are officials across the DC region reacting?

Bill would rename former Black Lives Matter Plaza for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Bill would rename former Black Lives Matter Plaza for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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