9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (364+ words) July 4, 2026, 4: 33 AM Stay with WTOP for coverage of America's semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including'fireworks, A Capital Fourth' concert, and other celebrations. Tune in to 103. 5 FM on air,'online'or via the'WTOP app. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is hosting a full schedule…...

15+ hour, 2+ min ago  (134+ words) LOCAL UPDATE: America's Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat conditions July 3, 2026, 10: 43 PM Organizers of America's Independence Day Parade have canceled the annual event, citing dangerous heat conditions forecast for the D. C. region. It had been scheduled for 10: 30 a. m. on the…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (101+ words) OVI'S BACK: Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin July 2, 2026, 5: 12 PM A patriotic performance is set to take place outside of the U. S. Capitol Friday night to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary of independence this July Fourth. A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration is set to…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (112+ words) OVI'S BACK: Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin July 2, 2026, 5: 11 PM A massive fireworks display is planned for Saturday night in the District as the nation celebrates 250 years of independence on Fourth of July. President Donald Trump has said this year's fireworks will…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (546+ words) OVI'S BACK: Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin Joe Yasharoff, WTOP Contributor July 2, 2026, 1: 56 PM When it comes to oldies, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" is as familiar as they come. Most people know at least a few words. The song has had…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (203+ words) As extreme heat grips the region, here is where to find cooling centers in D. C. , Maryland and Virginia. As extreme heat grips the region, here is where to find cooling centers in D. C. , Maryland and Virginia Related stories Montgomery County prepares for…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1114+ words) WORLD CUP: U. S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive. July 1, 2026, 10: 43 PM D. C. officials expressed an urgency Wednesday to begin preparing transit infrastructure for the opening in 2030 of the new Washington Commanders stadium on the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (579+ words) STAFFORD COUNTY BUS CRASH: Driver in deadly I-95 crash pleads not guilty July 1, 2026, 3: 41 PM Republican Dan Cox, who's challenging Wes Moore for the Maryland governorship, is at odds with the Democratic governor on the issue of redistricting. Moore told WTOP last…...

4+ day, 10+ min ago  (533+ words) NEWS ALERT: Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls from school sports June 30, 2026, 1: 35 PM The 44th Annual RAMMYS is in the books. The yearly awards ceremony and gala recognize excellence in the restaurant and hospitality industry across the D. C. area. The…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (385+ words) June 29, 2026, 11: 01 PM The November race for Montgomery County executive in Maryland is starting to come together after a busy weekend in the Democratic primary. County Council member Will Jawando is now his party's nominee after colleague Andrew Friedson conceded, and…...