Do you know about these hidden Easter eggs at the Jefferson Memorial?

WTOP News 3/23 11:35P 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. The hidden Easter eggs of the Jefferson Memorial The Jefferson Memorial is one of the iconic locations on many D.C....

Making the hard decisions when it comes to saying goodbye to our furry friends

WTOP News 3/23 11:01P Anne Kramer

The unconditional love from a pet can brighten the darkest days and fill up our hearts. But those hearts get broken when our pets get sick and pass away. That’s what happened to me and my family last winter when we made the decision to say goodbye...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Arlington

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/23 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. The closest suburb to Downtown DC, Arlington County offers both urban and suburban appeal:...

‘Spring cleaning’ begins for DC-area water mains

WTOP News 3/23 4:18A Grace Newton

D.C., Fairfax County and Arlington County are taking part in the annual process of flushing and disinfecting the region’s water mains. Related stories DC Water completes final emergency repairs to Potomac Interceptor Environmental groups raise...

Drivers face new lane closures on GW Parkway and Roosevelt Bridge during repairs

WTOP News 3/23 12:18A Sandy Kozel

Drivers will need to pack their patience starting Monday if they re driving along two major D.C.-area arteries. The National Park Service begins lane closures to resurface sections of the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Spout Run...

This DC women’s housing organization offers more than somewhere to live

WTOP News 3/22 11:55P Scott Gelman

On a recent trip back to D.C., a woman who once lived at Thompson-Markward Hall returned with her 7-year-old son. She asked Executive Director Jennifer Sharp if she could show her son the room she...

Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

WTOP News 3/22 11:29P WTOP Staff

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump s administration to recognize the...

11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

WTOP News 3/19 11:42P Michelle Goldchain

The Park Hyatt offers one of the city's most expansive tea collections. (Courtesy Park Hyatt) The Park Hyatt offers one of the city's most expansive tea collections. (Courtesy Park Hyatt) For the most...

10 Vibrant Spring Festivals to Attend in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/19 6:41A Briana Thomas

Flowers are blooming, the weather is breaking, and outdoor festivals are popping up around town to mark the start of spring. Here s a list of a few community gatherings you may want to add to your calendar for some seasonal joy. 1. National...

Things to do in the DC area: DC Sketchfest, film festivals … and more!

WTOP News 3/18 11:09P Michelle Goldchain

D.C. Sketchfest is the District's only sketch comedy festival and features dozens of comedy troupes from the US and Canada.(Courtesy D.C. Sketchfest) D.C. Sketchfest is the District's only sketch...

DC bill could bring biggest changes to 911 call center in decades, advocates say

WTOP News 3/18 10:09P Scott Gelman

The D.C. Council is considering a proposal that could bring the biggest reform to the agency that oversees the city s 911 call center in its two-decade existence . The bill introduced last month by Council member Brooke Pinto — the Emergency...

FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision

NBC DC (Local) 3/18 11:19A R.J. Rico | The Associated Press

Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year s fatal midair...

‘A moment to celebrate’: EPA on final repairs to Potomac Interceptor pipeline

WTOP News 3/17 11:12P Jimmy Alexander

Screenshot(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) Screenshot(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander) On the heels of wastewater flow being restored to the Potomac Interceptor over the weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

US Capitol Police chief says threats to lawmakers keep rising

WTOP News 3/17 10:02P Mitchell Miller

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill . U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan has requested the department s...

Car set on fire near Washington Monument, temporarily shutting down operations

WTOP News 3/17 7:51A Thomas Robertson

Operations at the Washington Monument were shut down Tuesday morning after a person poured gasoline on a car and set it on fire, U.S. Park Police told WTOP. Officers detained the individual around...