3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (652+ words) The Southeast Public Library, part of the D.C. Public Library system, has just undergone a $41 million makeover. And this week, officials there are celebrating the reopening. The building, constructed in 1922 and one of several libraries built with funds from the Carnegie…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (270+ words) Prince George’s County Public Schools is changing leadership in its Transportation Department after a rocky start to the school year left thousands of students waiting for bus assignments. Keba Baldwin is stepping down as director of transportation, PGCPS said Sunday....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (339+ words) Health officials in Maryland are declaring a measles outbreak in three counties as cases continue to rise across the state, highlighting the importance of getting immunized. In a notice released Monday, the Maryland Department of Health declared a measles outbreak…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (481+ words) August 18, 2026, 2:59 PM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Officials with Prince George’s County Public Schools said this school year won’t be a repeat of the start of last year, when school buses arrived late for some…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (334+ words) August 7, 2026, 4:30 AM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. The countdown to the first day of school comes with a long to-do list, so D.C. schools are trying to make the transition easier with a new back…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (416+ words) SPACE PLACE: Partial eclipses of the sun and moon will take place this August August 1, 2026, 12:04 PM The American Black Film Festival kicks off its pop-up tour in D.C. this fall, launching a three-day showcase of films, conversations and industry programming at…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (411+ words) In Washington, D.C., a town where lawmakers are often fighting about pork spending, a five-pound pig named Synergy is helping out humans who are in crisis. “Not many things in this life at this point made me feel good, but she…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (338+ words) July 28, 2026, 5:02 AM Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden gems, local landmarks and unique stories across the D.C. area every week. New episodes of WTOP’s “Matt About Town” segment are released each Tuesday and Thursday. A National Zoo bird…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (588+ words) New citywide collaboration unites 11 partners to tackle food insecurity through coordinated, wraparound support WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As food insecurity rapidly grows among older adults in Washington, DC, The Washington Home (TWH) has launched its Healthy Food…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (361+ words) July 11, 2026, 9:02 AM Mattie T.J. Stepanek died at age 13 in 2004, but family and supporters of the young poet, peace advocate and New York Times bestselling author continue to celebrate his birthday at an annual “Peace Day” event in Rockville, Maryland, every year....