WATCH: Giant panda Qing Bao celebrates 4th birthday at DC’s National Zoo

WTOP News 9/12 8:22A Tadiwos Abedje

Giant panda Qing Bao celebrated her fourth birthday on Friday at the Smithsonian s National Zoo in D.C. This was her first birthday at the zoo since she came to the nation s capital in October 2024...

Metro on pace for ‘lowest crime year ever,’ says GM

WTOP News 9/12 3:22A Neal Augenstein

Proposed platform screen doors integrated with signal system on new automated Metrorail trains. (Courtesy WMATA) Proposed platform screen doors integrated with signal system on new automated Metrorail...

Father detained by ICE in front of family days before DC crime emergency ends

WTOP News 9/11 11:55P Scott Gelman

Gerson Aaron Lopez-Funes with his wife and daughter.(Courtesy Emerson Street Media) Gerson Aaron Lopez-Funes with his wife and daughter.(Courtesy Emerson Street Media) Gerson Aaron Lopez-Funes had...

‘Turning tragedy into purpose’: Longtime DC-area basketball coach holds networking clinic to honor...

WTOP News 9/11 11:25P John Domen

A photo of Blake Bozeman during his time as a Morgan State basketball player. (Courtesy Morgan State University Men's Basketball) A photo of Blake Bozeman during his time as a Morgan State basketball...

Hispanic Heritage Month events you won’t want to miss in the DC area

WTOP News 9/11 11:09P Ciara Wells

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15 and celebrates all the contributions to culture that Latino and Hispanic people have brought to the American melting pot. In the D.C. area, there are some events you won t want to miss! WTOP has rounded...

10 Film Festivals to Attend in the DC Area This Fall

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/11 8:18A Briana Thomas

Photograph by Purple PPL Media. Lights, camera, action: film festival season has arrived. Check out a new motion picture or an award-winning documentary at one of these multi-day film festivals coming...

Wounded veterans remember 9/11 as cycling team finishes 350-mile relay in DC

WTOP News 9/11 5:58A Luke Lukert

A team of athletes made up of wounded military personnel and veterans crossed the finish line together on a 350-mile bike ride down the east coast Wednesday in D.C. As the Achilles Freedom Team rode in a weeklong relay across five northeastern...

WATCH: Trump, military officials mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon

WTOP News 9/11 2:30A Jose Umana

An American flag is unfurled from the top of the Pentagon at sunrise, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Things to do in the DC area: WalkingTown, Art All Night … and more!

WTOP News 9/10 11:26P Michelle Goldchain

A guide provides insight on a historic photo as part of a tour through WalkingTown.(Photo courtesy of Events D.C.) A guide provides insight on a historic photo as part of a tour through...

Make the Most of Fall With These Easy Getaways From DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/10 11:00P Daniella Byck

Sleep among the trees at Bird’s Eye View, a vacation rental in McHenry, Maryland. Photograph courtesy of Bird’s Eye View. Bucks County, Pa. Riverfront Ghost Light Inn (the red building) in New Hope....

Plan a Fall Foliage Getaway to These Charming Pennsylvania Towns

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/10 10:59P Madeline Weinfield

Riverfront Ghost Light Inn (the red building) in New Hope. Photograph by Kevin Crawford. In Eastern Pennsylvania’s Bucks County, visitors will find pretty towns such as New Hope and Doylestown, a...

Hike the Picturesque Fall Trails at Shenandoah National Park

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/10 10:58P Daniella Byck

Along Skyline Drive, you can pull off at scenic spots such as Buck Hollow Overlook (mile 32.9) for panoramic mountain views. Photograph by Jon Bilous/Getty Images. This Blue Ridge Mountain community...

Escape to Charlottesville for a Fall Country Retreat

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/10 10:57P Madeline Weinfield

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Photograph courtesy of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Surrounded by farms, vineyards, and verdant estates, Charlottesville is an ideal destination for celebrating local...

Retreat to This Quaint Virginia Town for a Fall Getaway

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/10 10:56P Daniella Byck

Shops in historic downtown Middleburg. Photograph by Jodi Miller Photography. The Loudoun County town known for its equestrian flair is a storybook setting in the fall. Cradle a warm drink as you walk...

Venture Out to These Maryland Towns for the Ultimate Fall Excursion

Washingtonian Things To Do 9/10 10:55P Daniella Byck

Photograph courtesy of Wisp Resort. In the mountains of Western Maryland, this forested destination turns colorful as temperatures fall. Take advantage of the shifting scenery with adventures in state...