1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (78+ 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 AI-powered license-plate readers can track vehicles across vast geographical areas in…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (371+ words) With Labor Day behind us, all eyes are on fall, which means apple picking season in the Washington DC area. Last April's deep freeze in the region will impact the season's apple supply, but that doesn't mean you can't find…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (153+ words) A 16-year-old girl was killed and a 21-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Old Town Manassas Friday night, according to the Manassas Police Department. Police said the shooting happened in the Old Town area and remains an active…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (691+ words) As students returned to class across the D.C. region, some of the District’s youngest students will be without their favorite after-school program this school year. D.C. Scores, a nonprofit that runs after-school programs using soccer, poetry and service learning for elementary…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (471+ words) A growing number of employed people in the D.C. region live with their parents, while realizing they may never be able to afford to buy a home of their own nearby, according to a new report from real estate listings firm…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (803+ words) Students headed back to class in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties Tuesday, starting a new school year with everything from a stricter cellphone policy to renovated athletic facilities and newly opened schools. At James Hubert Blake High School in Montgomery…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (614+ words) This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, WTOP sent questionnaires and requested interviews with school leaders across the D.C. region. Here’s Prince George’s Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph on the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (358+ words) This article is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor spoke with WTOP about the challenges and triumphs ahead for the school system. What are you most…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (364+ words) August 25, 2026, 5:50 AM This article is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor spoke with WTOP about the challenges and triumphs ahead for the school system. What are…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (483+ words) The boy charged in the killing of 13-year-old Ahmed Mims says he was passing a gun around before it went off. News4’s Paul Wagner reports. A 12-year-old boy is being held in juvenile custody in connection with the killing of…...