Southeast DC church doing a teen takeover of its own this summer

WTOP News 6/3 10:23P Gigi Barnett

Thousands of D.C. teens are under a strict curfew because of “teen takeovers.” Their social media-fueled meetups that have led to big brawls and several arrests in the District. Related stories Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked...

Reflecting Pool will be filled with water, Trump says

NBC DC (Local) 6/3 7:08P Joseph Olmo

Since the end of April, D.C.’s iconic Reflecting Pool has been closed off by construction crews as it s being painted in a blue coating. But water will once again be flowing sometime very soon, according to President Donald Trump. Inside the Oval...

Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers

WTOP News 6/3 11:24A Alan Etter

Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new...

Drought watch issued for DC region despite dayslong rainfall

WTOP News 6/3 10:39A Gigi Barnett

Even with days of downpour last month, a severe drought in the D.C. area hasn’t budged. The condition sparked the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to declare an indefinite drought watch Wednesday. The nonprofit association that...

DC United cancels Audi Field match vs. Ethiopia, citing Ebola precautions

WTOP News 6/3 7:52A Jadon George

D.C. United has canceled its matchup with Ethiopia’s national team in the District, the team wrote in a statement Tuesday, citing difficulties obtaining visas and increased precautions stemming from the Ebola outbreak. It s among the first U.S....

Garth Brooks, dog-friendly fun and military tributes in store for National Archives Festival

WTOP News 6/3 6:26A Will Vitka

Have you heard that America is celebrating the heck out of its birthday? Because America is celebrating the heck out of its birthday. The National Archives Foundation is marking America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a three-day Spirit of...

DC pub for soul brothers and sisters and Roberta Flack turns 60

WTOP News 6/3 5:06A Jimmy Alexander

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Inside the 60-year-long legacy of Mr. Henry’s Back when Lyndon Johnson was commander‑in‑chief and the Vietnam War...

DC’s Audi Field to host the NWSL Championship once again

WTOP News 6/3 1:49A Jose Umana

The premier championship match in the National Women s Soccer League will once take place in the nation s capital. D.C. s Audi Field will host the 2026 NWSL Championship on Saturday, Nov. 21, marking the title game s return to the East Coast....

Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers

WTOP News 6/2 8:05A Diane Morris

Two groups of travelers leaving Dulles International Airport over Memorial Day weekend had nearly $100,000 in cash seized after authorities said they went to unusual lengths to hide money — even though carrying large amounts of currency out of...

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24

WTOP News 6/2 8:03A WTOP Staff

Cole Allen, the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest. Cole Allen, the man accused of...

Security plans for July Fourth fireworks, more Freedom 250 events in DC

WTOP News 6/2 7:41A Jessica Kronzer

Summer in the District will be scored with spectacles celebrating America s 250th birthday and law enforcement is asking for a hand in maintaining public safety through it all. Multiple agencies described the planned security for Freedom 250...

Study: National Guard presence in DC cuts property crime, not violent crime

WTOP News 6/2 5:31A Neal Augenstein

The National Guard s presence in D.C. has helped drive down some crime — but a new study suggests it s not the right tool for the city s most serious public safety challenges. Since the guard was deployed last August, overall crime dropped about...

How to meet some of the National Zoo’s tiniest furry canine friends

WTOP News 6/1 10:45P Matt Kaufax

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. How to meet some of the National Zoo's tiniest furry friends Clocking in at just under 2.5 pounds and about a foot...

10 can’t-miss Pride Month events in DC

WTOP News 6/1 10:35P Michelle Goldchain

This year s Pride Month is bringing a colorful lineup of celebrations to D.C., including historic tours, waterfront festivities, dance parties, concerts, family-friendly events and the beloved Capital Pride Parade. Listed in chronological order,...

Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head-off lifelong lung cancer battle

WTOP News 6/1 8:06A Neal Augenstein

Cary Hatch was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C. Then, she got diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. With one-pill-a-day targeted therapy, her EGFR-mutated lung cancer is...