People and Milestones

9+ hour, 20+ min ago   (394+ words) On Saturday, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo hosted a panda party in the District to celebrate Qing Bao’s fifth birthday. And plenty of her fans showed up dressed for the occasion. Six-and-a-half-year-old Abby Shelley wore a panda dress to the celebration....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1372+ words) Roughly four minutes after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, a ladder truck from Arlington, Virginia’s Fire Station 5 was the first unit on the scene. Twenty-five years later, hundreds gathered at the same firehouse to mark the anniversary…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (22+ words) NEW YORK (AP) — New York ceremony begins marking 25 years since 9/11, with a tolling bell and a moment of silence....

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (440+ words) Established on Sept. 6, 1776, the county has grown from a largely agricultural community into Maryland’s most populous county, with more than 1 million residents. County Executive Marc Elrich said the anniversary is a chance to celebrate Montgomery County’s history while acknowledging difficult…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (108+ 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 spontaneous radio banter at Washington Dulles International Airport raised a classic…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (194+ words) Two pilots were preparing to depart from Washington Dulles International Airport when one of them recognized the other's voice. “Pops?” a pilot is heard saying in an air traffic control exchange on Sept. 1 that was shared on United Airlines' Instagram…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (882+ words) This story is part of WTOP’s Small Business September coverage. Each week, WTOP will be highlighting small businesses across the D.C. region, along with financial, government and other organizations that help our small business community thrive. After struggling with her…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (367+ words) Originally scheduled to only stay at the National Mall through Aug. 23, the National Military Monument will now stick around Washington DC for months longer. The monument, which allows guests to display the names of more than 41 million U.S. military veterans, has…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (367+ words) August 22, 2026, 3:36 PM The U.S. Secret Service wants those heading to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix what to expect when they go through the security checkpoints Sunday. Tara McLeese, special agent in charge of the Secret Service Washington Field Office, told WTOP that…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (141+ words) July 16 Special Screening of Super Troopers 3 at the Motion Picture Association July 18 Taste of the South Gala at the Anthem July 21 An Evening With Jane Fonda at the Residence of Stephanie Cutter July 22 Aer Lingus College Football Classic Reception at…...