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Maryland White Marlin Open brings fishermen from near and far to compete for $9.9 million in prizes
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (140+ words) August 9, 2026, 3:24 PM It was a battle for the biggest catch and largest prize in Ocean City, Maryland, this weekend. The 53rd annual White Marlin Open closed Saturday with an 80-pound white marlin coming in as the biggest catch from Bill Sharpe,…...
Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds possible in D.C. area Saturday
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (271+ words) August 8, 2026, 6:45 AM Some familiar summer weather is expected across the D.C. area Saturday, as soupy air and oppressive heat fuel potentially severe afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Thursday and Friday both saw afternoon temperatures climb well into the 90s, while high humidity pushed…...
DC wants input on development guidelines for a new neighborhood around Commanders stadium
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (453+ words) August 8, 2026, 5:54 AM D.C. residents have less than a week left to share their thoughts on the framework for developing the 180-acre area surrounding the future Washington Commanders stadium at the former RFK Stadium site. The 45-day public comment period on the…...
Back-to-school checklist aims to make first day easier for DC families
3+ day, 5+ hour 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…...
Another delay in case of Maryland mother accused of murdering her children
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (355+ words) August 6, 2026, 2:10 PM Frustrations are growing over a perceived lack of progress in the case of a Montgomery County, Maryland, woman accused of murdering her children over a decade ago. A hearing has been delayed by two weeks that will determine…...
Jellyfish have???really blossomed??? in Ocean City and more beachgoers are feeling their sting
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (365+ words) August 6, 2026, 4:11 AM Some 2,000 beachgoers in Ocean City, Maryland, have been stung by jellyfish over the past two weeks. “The jellyfish population has really blossomed in Ocean City compared to the last couple of years,” Capt. Butch Arbin of the Ocean…...
How DC is helping rising 6th and 9th graders adjust to their new schools
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (442+ words) August 6, 2026, 8:23 AM In front of a crowd of about 100 at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Byron Holly played the trombone. He’s been playing the instrument for a decade, and he has performed at the Northwest D.C. school before, but…...
Maryland Republicans predict legal challenge to constitutional amendment on redistricting
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (1096+ words) VA ELECTION ALERT: Gov. Spanberger tells WTOP Va. Dems can flip at least 4 House seats Bryan P. Sears, Maryland Matters August 5, 2026, 11:39 AM This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters....
Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (550+ words) WEATHER ALERT: DC region under flood watch until 11 a.m. with potential for heavy rainfall expected August 4, 2026, 6:34 PM Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of…...
Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (479+ words) LIVE RESULTS: Check results of the Virginia primary election August 4, 2026, 8:58 PM U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Friday moved to dismiss the indictment against David Hearn, saying in a 20-page filing that newly produced evidence from the Interior Department showed the former…...