Local News
- 2 men sentenced for wearing masks in Va. theater
- Capitol's Frederick Douglass statue to be unveiled
- Post Pavilion ranks 5th nationwide for arenas, amphitheaters
- Virginia educator hired as Raleigh schools chief
- AFI DOCS documentary festival kicks off with new name, new locations
- Fairfax Co. day care providers say new regs complicate business
- Plan would create pedestrian crossing under Md. 355
Local business rewards those who serve
Army veterans Matt Thompson and Blake Hall recently found themselves walking a cheetah-print carpet in the company of Jeff Bridges, Burt Reynolds and Ben Affleck. But they weren't in Los Angeles to see the stars. They were receiving recognition for their veteran-friendly business. Full Story
A guide to Shakespeare adaptations
In light of Joss Whedon's recent "Much Ado About Nothing," here's a guide to the playwright's classics and their modern counterparts. Full Story
Tracker finds how active your dog is
Man's best friend is getting on board with big data. Want to track your dog's activity and health? Well now there's an app for that. Full Story
Chef keeps fresh with rooftop garden
Cedar Executive Chef
Aaron McCloud picks his restaurant's produce from the rooftop garden he created on
top of the building in Penn Quarter. Full Story
The drama returns: Summer TV preview
Has the season finale of your favorite TV show left you looking for new things to watch? Here are eight series returning to television this summer. Full Story
Photo Galleries
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Bikers and beer lovers, alike, took to the streets of Southeast D.C. for New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat parade and performance. -
The latest culinary craze sweeping America is the Cronut, a croissant-doughnut hybrid. So what's it all about? Here's a peek. -
Splish, splash! It's time to have a maximum amount of fun for a minimal amount of money at the area's public swimming pools. -
The Asia Heritage Foundation hosted their eighth annual Fiesta Asia street festival on May 18, despite the rainy weather. -
Summer is almost here, and that means bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. Here are some of the area's best. -
Those looking for a summer vacation don't need to take time off work, or travel far to have fun and achieve full relaxation. -
The 66th annual Cannes Film Festival opened Wednesday, May 15. Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby' is one of the films shown. -
Embassies share their country's food, drink, art and music. Passport D.C. has international activities throughout May. -
D.C. welcomed its first Awesome Con April 20-21 at the Washington Convention Center. The day brought out costumes and comics. -
Thanks to everyone who participated in the WTOP Cupcake Contest! Check out our winners, judged by Georgetown Cupcake! -
The market features items from Georgetown boutiques and cafes, as well as music and art demos. -
The fashion trend could pose a problem for brides wanting a unique silhouette. -
Some of the most weird and luxurious bathrooms in D.C. -
Food, hotel and sightseeing specials for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. -
Chefs from 10 embassies faced off for the 2013 Embassy Chef Challenge. -
The cherry blossoms will be in peak bloom around March 26. Send us your photos! -
Travel + Leisure rates the best American cities to grab a slice of pizza. -
D.C. had its first Donut Fest at Penn Quarter. -
Some of the best pictures from the Oscars. -
Taylor Swift, ust Bieber and Kings of Leon have some special guest stars. -
WTOP readers voted the best and worst dressed on the red carpet. -
Some of the best speeches from the Academy Awards. -
Some of the best tweets from the 85th annual Academy Awards. -
Are you a food photographer? Submit photos of dishes you've enjoyed. -
Members of the WTOP morning team predict the Oscar winners. -
Pooches in the 137th Westminster Kennel Club show. -
Photos from the red carpet, performances and awards. -
The American Heart Association hosted a fashion show to raise money for research on heart disease in women. -
Local restaurants offering Valentine's Day dinners. -
Thousands of Ravens celebrated the team's Super Bowl victory. -
WTOP Living previews some of the top dishes featured around town. -
The commercials that were the talk around the water cooler. -
When the lights went out at the Superdome, Twitter went nuts. -
The Super Bowl commercials that remain embedded in our memories. -
The top 10 highest paid journalists. -
Snow photos from around the region. -
Gowns, star-studded performances and fine dining encompassed the 2013 inaugural ball scene. -
Submit your photos from the inaugural weekend. -
See which Hollywood stars and singers are attending inaugural events this weekend. -
A breakdown of Inauguration Day by the numbers. -
What do WTOP staff love more than reporting the news, traffic and weather? Their furry friends. -
Some of the shows based in or around the District this season. -
The votes are in. Here are the winners of the top movie, song, athletes and artists of the year. -
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley ranks his Top 10 movies of 2012. -
Hungry after a night out on the town? Here are some places open past midnight to satisfy any post-party cravings. -
YouTube's top 10 viral videos of 2012. -
You won't find any groundbreaking journalism here, but hey, who doesn't love funny videos of animals? -
People aren't the only ones in the news. -
The Washington Animal Rescue League promotes its Adopt-a-Thon. -
A walking tour through Washington shows where some of the most notorious scandals went down.
Features
Take a hike: Local trails and area excursions
Dealing with the day-to-day grind in the Washington area can leave you feeling a bit claustrophobic. Get out in the open air and go for a hike at one of these local spots.
- Adventure of Everest begins at tiny Nepal airstrip
- Tips to stretch your grocery dollar
- Pet of the Week: Birdie, Chihuahua mix
- Garden Plot: Sometimes less is more for a healthy lawn
- Can you speak Dothraki? Creating a fictional language for 'Game of Thrones'
- Superman returns, Lois & Clark fade in 'Man of Steel'
- Union Market to host summer drive-in movie series
Entertainment
Perry talks Russell Brand, John Mayer with Vogue
Katy Perry tells Vogue about marriage breakdown to Russell Brand; says she loves John Mayer
- Sentencing in theft of 'Idol' contestant's iPhone
- Edward Furlong charged with assault in LA
- Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's death
- DreamWorks says TV revenue to hit $200M by 2015
- Assisted by basketball, ABC wins ratings week
- Stuntwoman sues News Corp. over alleged phone hack
- Nielsen's top programs for June 10-16
Health
Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO
Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity names new CEO, replacing founder Brinker
- Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs
- 18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda
- VCU gets funds to treat nicotine dependence
- Bolivian girl mauled by dog to fly to US for help
- Sleep plays critical role in maintaining good health
- Sleep plays critical role in maintaining good health
- Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
Food
Food companies work to make it look natural
Make it look natural; companies work to make packaged foods appear homespun
- D.C. frees up more parking for food trucks
- Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
- G-8 NOTEBOOK: Cameron Tweets WWII bomb at G-8 site
- Brushing your teeth after drinking red wine might actually stain them
- Hop-heavy beers remain America's favorite
- Cedar's chef keeps menu fresh with rooftop garden
- Food companies work to make it look natural
Lifestyle
- FBI: Airline passenger said there was a bomb
- Man pleads guilty to smuggling snakes on planes
- Zoo raises money for Del. woman hit by lightning
- US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May
- China's Wanda buys luxury yacht maker Sunseeker
- Air France-KLM orders 25 wide-body Airbus A350s
- New video, $65K reward in '08 Times Square bombing
Watercooler
- Driver says he was speeding so he could dry car
- Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet
- Ed Koch's tombstone engraved with wrong birth date
- Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon
- Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
- 19-year-old catches ride on shark (Video)
- Hop-heavy beers remain America's favorite
Arts
- Air France-KLM orders 25 wide-body Airbus A350s
- Air France-KLM orders 25 wide-body Airbus A350s
- Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government
- Netflix cuts original TV deal with DreamWorks
- The top 10 books on Apple's iBookstore
- Dreamworks strikes TV show deal in Germany
- Boeing nets orders for 102 stretch 787s
, June 19, 2013
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