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Friday Freebies
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (128+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com May 7, 2026, 6: 50 PM Who doesn't love free stuff? WTOP is relaunching "Friday Freebies," bringing you the top freebies you can get in the D. C. region, every week. We'll run them down every Friday morning on air at…...
Trump drives across Reflecting Pool to inspect blue coating he ordered
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (178+ words) President Donald Trump went on an unannounced trip to the Lincoln Memorial Thursday to see the Reflecting Pool after he had it coated in a color he calls "American flag blue." But he did more than just see it " he…...
The last bit of track, finally, is laid for the Purple Line
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (120+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The Maryland transit project is nearly $5 billion over initial estimates and five-and-a-half…...
Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7. 5 M, the White House says
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (586+ words) May 7, 2026, 6: 19 PM Ryan Erb, the construction operations and facilities manager in the White House Office of Administration, which is spearheading the proposal, discussed details with members of the National Capital Planning Commission as the federal agency opened its review process....
Toronto opens season at home against Washington
1+ day, 25+ min ago (109+ words) Washington Mystics at Toronto Tempo Toronto; Friday, 7: 30 p. m. EDT LINE: Tempo -1. 5; over/under is 158. 5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Tempo start the season at home against the Washington Mystics. Toronto hits the court for the first game in franchise history. The Tempo…...
Indian American scientist works to keep 420 Fairfax parks healthy
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (307+ words) Torsha Bhattacharya is an Indian American scientist, nature lover and the director of stewardship for the Fairfax County Park Authority. Her job is to ensure the 420 Fairfax County parks remain healthy for future generations. She focuses every day on conserving…...
The urgency is real: Glass introduces bill to halt data center permits in Montgomery County
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (128+ words) Ceoli Jacoby, Bethesda Today May 7, 2026, 4: 36 PM Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-large) on Tuesday introduced a bill to temporarily pause the development of data centers in the county, including a project in Dickerson that already is pending final approval. During…...
8 Cultural Celebrations for AANHPI Heritage Month in the DC Area
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (382+ words) Commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at a local festival, book fair, or cultural performance. "How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories" explores more than 50 artifacts belonging to migrant laborers who settled in Stockton, California…...
6 Embassies to Visit During the EU Open Houses on Saturday
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (235+ words) Embassies representing over 20 European Union'countries are participating in the annual EU Open House event on Saturday, May 9, offering Washingtonians the chance to watch a Spanish flamenco dance or sample Austria's apfelstrudel without leaving town. Start the day with fresh Belgian…...
Bowie State University to lay off employees amid $18 million deficit
13+ hour ago (161+ words) FOODIE ALERT: National Mall to upgrade 8 dining spots Ellie Wolfe, The Banner May 7, 2026, 1: 11 PM Bowie State University will eliminate 79 jobs through reorganization, vacancies and layoffs as the university deals with its second multimillion-dollar deficit in two years. Maryland's oldest historically…...