A red sculpture in what was once “Dave Thomas Circle” honors Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, the first female pitcher in the Negro Leagues. News4’s Adam Tuss reports. Florida Avenue and New York Avenue in Northeast D.C. was the site of…
In some Langley Park, Maryland, neighborhoods, vendors sell food, drinks and snacks from tents, canopies and even the backs of cars. For some residents, the vendors are a nuisance. For others, they provide a way to make a living. The…
The Hilltop announces the first annual homecoming-queen competition, in which female students will fight for the title of Queen of the Gridiron. The student body votes for history major Ada Deans, kicking off a tradition that will become one of…
Follow WTOP’s team coverage of Election 2026 online, on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app. D.C. will soon have a new mayor, with Democratic nominee Janeese Lewis George the favorite to succeed Muriel Bowser in a heavily Democratic…
This November, celebrate the contributions and cultures of Indigenous communities! Enjoy vibrant festivals, performances, films, talks and family-friendly activities at the National Museum of the American Indian. Full schedule of events here. Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Sky Hopinka Thursday,…
Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and much more awaited scores of police officers, firefighters and EMS providers as they responded to the Capital Yacht Club on Sunday, but it wasn’t because they were reporting to an emergency. The club hosted…
A runaway cow made its way onto the Baltimore Beltway near Pikesville, causing a farmer to rush from welcoming his newborn to wrangling the animal on Interstate 695. As a farmer and co-owner of Hidden Waters Regenerative Farm in Pikesville, Joe…
D.C. Calls is a new campaign aimed at hiring police officers, firefighters, paramedics and corrections officers across the District. The Bowser administration’s new initiative is the city’s first comprehensive public safety hiring campaign, featuring firsthand accounts from employees about their work…
“My warming drawer is a game changer. I made fresh rolls for a dinner party last weekend and kept them warm until serving. Some friends were late—I kept their meal warm.” “This speaker, and a lovely playlist streaming through…
It’s Friday Freebies! Ready for some fall fun without spending a lot? Here are some free things to do the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25. We run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com.
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