Local news feed from WTOP.com for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’
April 14, 2026, 8:28 pm |
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The organization cited two factors in its decision: January's historic sewage spill that sent hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage flowing into the river and the expanding footprint of data centers in the D.C. area.
DC Del. candidate Robert White calls for opponent to withdraw after opposition research posted online
April 14, 2026, 7:49 pm |
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Brooke Pinto's campaign website posted opposition research that included information about Robert White's family and his home address.
How social media made a trend out of tradition with matcha
April 14, 2026, 8:08 am |
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From traditional whisked ceremonies at Teaism to creative flavors at Dolphin Café, the vibrant green tea is a D.C. cafe staple.
DC lays out Emancipation Day and DC250 events, emphasizes safety planning
April 14, 2026, 12:48 am |
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The centerpiece of the celebration will be Sunday’s Emancipation Day parade, festival and concert at Franklin Park in Downtown D.C., headlined by rapper T.I.
Some DC streets close this week for IMF and World Bank spring meetings
April 13, 2026, 8:11 pm |
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Global finance leaders are in Downtown D.C. for the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, and that means road closures and parking restrictions.
‘Something is seriously wrong’: A woman’s MS diagnosis story and why she wants you to know the signs
April 13, 2026, 8:38 am |
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At Walk MS D.C., a D.C. woman shares her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and why early detection and treatment matter.
‘DC’s greatest athlete ever’: Capitals fans react to Ovechkin’s possible last home game
April 12, 2026, 9:45 pm |
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The 40-year-old hockey star played in front of a sellout crowd at Capital One Arena. During the game, fans chanted at Ovechkin, “One more year!” amid retirement rumors.
‘Teen takeover’ ends with 4 arrests by Metro Transit Police
April 12, 2026, 7:49 pm |
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The latest incident broke out Saturday, while D.C. was operating under its latest round of youth curfews, implemented earlier this year to discourage large gatherings of young people.
What were the major safety issues flagged in DC’s 911 center?
April 12, 2026, 7:29 pm |
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An investigation by the inspector general into D.C.'s 911 call center has identified several shortfalls that could impact emergency response times.
Sumo, style and Samoyeds: Japanese Street Festival takes over Pennsylvania Avenue
April 12, 2026, 1:29 pm |
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Over 40,000 people attended the two-day event -- which featured art, food and performances -- marking the final weekend of the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Road closures this weekend in DC for Japanese festival and Cherry Blossom race
April 12, 2026, 9:36 am |
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival are bringing a slew of road closures to D.C. this weekend.
From bottle caps to bird baths: How the DC-area can prevent mosquitoes this season
April 11, 2026, 4:04 pm |
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Experts are predicting this year to be one of the worst for mosquitoes in recent memory, thanks to a ‘topsy turvy” winter.
3 people rescued from Potomac River after boat crashes into tree
April 11, 2026, 2:21 pm |
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near Tenfoot Island in Maryland.
Security is part of the picture for DC ahead of America250 celebrations on the National Mall
April 11, 2026, 1:29 pm |
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D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsay Appiah said at a recent meeting that there were two recent instances of "terrorist-type events in the District."
DC man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 shooting of innocent bystander
April 11, 2026, 12:26 pm |
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Dearay Wilson, 30, pleaded guilty in February to second-degree murder while armed, according to a release from the Department of Justice on Friday.
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