Where to buy Rosca de Reyes in the DMV — Plus the meaning of Día de los Reyes

NBC DC (Local) 1/4 7:09A Maria Chamberlain

The holiday season hasn t ended just yet. On the twelfth day of Christmas, Three Kings Day or Día de Los Reyes is celebrated. What is Three Kings Day? Three Kings Day (Día de Los Reyes) or the Feast...

Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot

WTOP News 1/4 12:36A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025, former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell put his phone on “do not disturb” and left it on his nightstand to take a break from the news. That evening, after...

Maduro removal triggers White House protest

WTOP News 1/3 11:42P 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. Hundreds protest military action in Venezuela at White House Nine hours after President Donald Trump announced that...

First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries

WTOP News 1/2 11:29P Gaby Arancibia

The D.C. region will welcome the first weekend of 2026 with a full serving of chilly, cloudy conditions, and the potential for a few flurries. Temperatures for Saturday are forecast to be in the middle to high 30s, with wind gusts up to 10 mph....

They’ve had enough — dozens of lawmakers won’t seek reelection to Congress in 2026

WTOP News 1/1 10:19P Mitchell Miller

After Americans said goodbye to 2025, dozens of lawmakers will soon say the same to Congress after deciding not to run for reelection in 2026. More than 50 members of the U.S. House of Representatives...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA

WTOP News 1/1 9:03P Brennan Haselton

You put one hop in, you put one hop out (sing it)! WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA for the...

Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!

WTOP News 12/31 10:05P Michelle Goldchain

A fight between Miss Piggy and Steven Segal at the Elvis' Birthday Fight Club event. (Courtesy Stereo Vision Photography) A fight between Miss Piggy and Steven Segal at the Elvis' Birthday Fight Club...

Teen charged in connection to murder inside Northeast DC apartment

WTOP News 12/31 9:46P Diane Morris

A 16-year-old was arrested Tuesday for the murder of a man inside a Northeast D.C. apartment. Related stories 17-year-old faces upgraded charges in shooting of off-duty firefighter in DC Arrest made in hate-based DC shooting death of transgender...

‘I could say I’m gonna quit drinking, but I’m not’: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

WTOP News 12/31 9:44P 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. What’s your New Year’s Resolution? 2026 is here and it’s not too late for you to pick your New Year’s resolution....

‘Just getting through it’: What was your highlight of 2025?

WTOP News 12/31 2:51A Jimmy Alexander

2026 is only hours away and before it arrives, a lot of people will look in the rearview mirror and ask the question, What was my favorite part of 2025? WTOP asked tourists and locals on the National Mall that question and even with the extremely...

Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia,...

WTOP News 12/31 1:52A WTOP Staff

Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves a check-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office the day after a federal judge ordered his release from a detention in Pennsylvania, on...

WATCH LIVE: New Year’s Eve fireworks and National Monument light show

WTOP News 12/30 10:50P Valerie Bonk

It s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. The fireworks will begin at midnight to celebrate the new year. To commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Washington Monument will have a projection show...

7 Great Ski Destinations an Easy Drive From DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/30 10:00P Jennifer Albarracin Moya

For Beginners of All Ages Wisp Resort location_on McHenry, MD language Website Photograph courtesy of Wisp Resort. A smart layout and tons of beginner terrain make this Deep Creek Lake resort a mecca...

The Washington Monument Will Light Up This Week in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/30 2:51A Kate Corliss

Although America s birthday isn t technically until July, an early celebration is underway: Freedom 250 , the public-private organization established by President Donald Trump to commemorate America s semiquincentennial, will host a six-night...

New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

WTOP News 12/29 11:17P Tadiwos Abedje

It s the time of year to celebrate the transition from 2025 to 2026. Related stories Where to party on New Year s Eve in the DC area These laws start New Year s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new...