12 Spots for Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Around DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/11 7:53A Madeline Weinfield

The National Park Service predicts cherry blossoms will hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, but you don t need to wait until then for cherry blossom afternoon tea. The city’s charming...

Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district

NBC DC (Local) 3/11 6:41A Olivia Diaz | The Associated Pre

There could be another McAuliffe representing Virginia soon. Dorothy McAuliffe — the former first lady, onetime state department official and wife of then-Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe — said Wednesday that she will run for Congress, putting a...

“Like a Family Reunion”: We Went to DC’s Annual Black Nerd Convention

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/11 6:30A Jenae Barnes

There’s only one event in DC where you can see an Afrocentric Wolverine doing the electric slide, attend a presentation on the evolution of the comic and animated series The Boondocks , and compete in...

Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’

WTOP News 3/10 10:29P Jimmy Alexander

Mayor Muriel Bowser did not hold back her thoughts on the D.C. Council’s congestion report more than four years after its completion. Related stories Too many cars? DC to consider tolls, congestion pricing DC region s brutal commute ranks No. 1...

Tuesday’s warm temperatures break decadelong record in DC

WTOP News 3/10 10:58A Jessica Kronzer

Temperatures climbed into the mid-80s in the D.C. area Tuesday afternoon, the warmest weather for March 10 since 2016. WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford reported high temperatures climbed to 84 degrees at all three airports in the D.C. region by...

Celebrity chef Carla Hall opening new fried chicken restaurant in Capitol Hill

WTOP News 3/10 8:12A Michelle Goldchain

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. Celebrity chef Carla Hall opens new fried chicken restaurant in Capitol Hill A new chapter begins for celebrity...

Cherry Blossom Festival visitors will be steered away from hundreds of new trees

WTOP News 3/10 7:04A Luke Lukert

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. Cherry Blossom Festival visitors will be steered away from hundreds...

Inside Maru San: Capitol Hill’s buzzy, bold, Japanese-Peruvian handroll bar

WTOP News 3/9 10:23P Michelle Goldchain

Carlos Delgado is on a mission. Already, he s made a name for himself as the chef of Blagden Alley Peruvian restaurants Causa and Amazonia, having won multiple awards and accolades while there — including the James Beard Award for Best Chef:...

Future of Voice of America unclear, after judge rules Kari Lake had no authority to overhaul VOA

WTOP News 3/9 3:45A Neal Augenstein

Despite a federal judge s ruling Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump s choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have the legal authority to largely dismantle the Voice of America, it is not clear what the decision...

Smithsonian celebrates golden anniversary of ‘Wonder Woman’ TV series with Lynda Carter

WTOP News 3/9 12:22A Jimmy Alexander

Before there was Captain Marvel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or even Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, there was the first widely recognized female superhero and action hero: Wonder Woman. The...

DC teacher shares experience on ‘Queer Eye’ as Netflix show wraps final season highlighting heroes

WTOP News 3/8 10:45P Ciara Wells

Queer Eye, Netflix’s longest-running unscripted series, ended with its 10th and final season in D.C., showcasing everyday heroes that often give more than they get. One of them is Michael Devereaux,...

Opposing groups rally in D.C. one week after start of Iran conflict

WTOP News 3/8 3:08A Jimmy Alexander

One week after the United States and Israel began airstrikes on Iran, antiwar protesters came face-to-face with a group celebrating the action taken in D.C. It happened Saturday on 16th Street NW, in front of the White House, on what was once...

Maryland, DC urge SNAP recipients to update their eligibility under new work requirements

WTOP News 3/7 1:12A Kate Ryan

Starting this month, up to 80,000 SNAP recipients in Maryland could be affected by changes to work rules under President Donald Trump s One, Big, Beautiful Bill. That bill, H.R. 1 , changed the eligibility requirements for more adults enrolled in...

‘It can affect everyone’: Capitals therapist details mental health struggles athletes face

WTOP News 3/6 11:22P Jose Umana

Regardless of their greatness on or off the ice, athletes are working on more than their physical well-being. They are also attempting to improve their mental health. Dr. Kurt Ela, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the...

GSA pledges help if FBI move forces National Children’s Museum relocation

WTOP News 3/6 10:49P Michelle Basch

Current site of the National Children's Museum at the Ronald Reagan Building in NW.(Courtesy National Children's Museum) Current site of the National Children's Museum at the Ronald Reagan Building in...