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Montgomery Co. officer who lost both legs plans return to police department and football field

Showers are expected to continue on Sunday, though the rainfall won't be as intense. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Another scorching day in store before cold front brings risk of strong storms to DC area

Biden Clemency

Biden pardons potentially thousands of ex-service members convicted under now-repealed gay sex ban

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid speaks

'An already sparse calendar': Some Fairfax Co. parents frustrated with extra elementary early release days

A battered pedestrian safety sign leans over near a crosswalk in the District. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

New report finds fatal pedestrian crashes down nationally, but not in Maryland

Actors Adam West, left, and Burt Ward dresses as their characters (Zappp!) "Batman" and (Powww!) "Robin," pause during an appearance January 27, 1989 at the "World of Wheels" custom car show, Sunday in Chicago.

Burt Ward, Robin from TV's 'Batman,' receives presidential honor for rescuing over 15,500 pets

One-way traffic, bus lane could be coming to access road near Bradlee Shopping Center

Is this what the new Baltimore Key Bridge will look like?

'Where are we going to live?': Fire tears through DC apartments, sending 2 to hospital, displacing 76

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis. Will it make a difference?

Heat wave causes wax sculpture of Lincoln in DC to lose its head. Can it be reattached?

Union calls for FDIC to ‘follow the law’ after pivot on return-to-office plans

Montgomery Co. officer who lost both legs hopes to make a difference in the department

Wax statue of Lincoln begins melting amid DC heat wave

How the heat has been stressing the DC power grid — and line workers

DC launches drone program, new police helicopter

Inside The National Building Museum’s new exhibit, ‘Capital Brutalism’

Dali passes beneath Bay Bridge on its way to Norfolk

Meet the families heading to a local ice cream parlor in Rockville, Md.

People battle the heat to end liver disease

Older members of DC’s LGBTQ+ community celebrate ‘silver pride’

Locals find ways to beat the heat (or embrace it) on the National Mall

Tiny boutiques opening in former big box store in Loudoun Co.

Footage of fiery crash on I-270 that left two dead

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APTOPIX Julian Assange WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends

Katerina McCrimmon stars as Fanny Brice in the national tour of "Funny Girl." (Evan Zimmerman)

Rising star takes on this beloved musical. Here's where you can catch the show in DC

Behind The Wheel

How the latest cyberattack is affecting prospective car buyers in Maryland — and nationwide

Close Up Of Couple Holding Hands On Urban Street

Dating without romance? How aromantic individuals describe their lives

Monroe Poston, Japer Bowles

How victims of LGBTQ hate crimes can get help in DC

Pride Celebration with Rainbow Flags Waving at a Public Event

There’s been progress, but discrimination against the LGBTQ community continues in Md., report finds

APTOPIX Russia US Reporter

A US journalist goes on trial in Russia on espionage charges that he and his employer deny

Harpers Ferry in West Virginia as seen from Maryland Heights looking at John Brown’s Fort and tourist center

After earlier disruption stemming from fire at Harpers Ferry Bridge, train service restored

The hot weather that's been hitting the D.C. region lately has been stressing both the power grid and the utility employees who have to fix electrical problems when they occur. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

How the heat has been stressing the DC power grid — and line workers

Four ways to get the best pregnancy care

Insight by Kaiser Permanente

A dying cornfield that has suffered a terrible drought.

Hot and rainless days send Northern Va. into drought warning

How nano arthroscopy can lead to faster recovery, better overall treatment of joint injuries

Insight by MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Maryland forward Donta Scott celebrates during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in the first round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Georgetown and Maryland will renew their rivalry in men's basketball

Quincy Wilson waits to start a heat in the men's 400-meter semi-final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Potomac teen runner Quincy Wilson falls short of Olympic dream — for now

Female putting coin into piggy bank

The $13K reward awaiting some Maryland kindergartners when they graduate high school

Stock photo of handcuffs on wooden background.

A few dates ended up costing a local woman $50K — and trauma for years

Abortion Border Towns

At this Va. abortion clinic, abortion is illegal right down the road

Leslie Preer, 50, was found dead inside her Chevy Chase home in 2001.

Discarded water bottle at Dulles helped lead to suspect in Montgomery Co. cold-case killing, police say

Ford Investigation

Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

Dengue Warning

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide

Amazon Megan Thee Stallion

Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event

Police car with emergency siren at night

Prince George's Co. police search for suspect in shooting that killed teen

Judges gavel in court

Loudoun County man charged in 2021 hammer death of wife set to plead guilty

County News

Burt Ward, Robin from TV’s ‘Batman,’ receives presidential honor for rescuing over 15,500 pets

Another scorching day in store before cold front brings risk of strong storms to DC area

New report finds fatal pedestrian crashes down nationally, but not in Maryland

‘An already sparse calendar’: Some Fairfax Co. parents frustrated with extra elementary early release days

Montgomery Co. officer who lost both legs plans return to police department and football field

People shopping at outdoor clothing swap

From wardrobe to wardrobe: DC clothing swap makes a fashion statement

Kendric Cromer and his parents

Sickle cell gene therapy offers ‘normal life’ for 12-year-old DC boy

graduates of a program pose on stage

DC program points participants in a new direction — away from violence

VIDEOS

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WTOP's Beer of the Week pairs well with Asian food

How internet addiction may affect your teen’s brain, study says

Trump Hush Money

Donald Trump reacts after guilty verdict in hush money trial

PHOTO GALLERIES

On the outside, this Lexus shares some styling cues with the larger crossovers and SUVs that the company makes. (WTOP/Mike Parris)

Car Review: 2025 Lexus UX 300h

2024 local deaths of note

2024 celebrity deaths

National

Election 2024 House New York

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

Around the Region

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Metro fares going up — starting this weekend

Editor's Choice

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Did the recent heat wave take a toll on your AC? Here's what technicians are dealing with

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Tennessee Valley Authority takes on NARA’s digitization mandate

Tennessee Valley Authority takes on NARA’s digitization mandate

Insight by Canon

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Burt Ward

Episode 11 - John King's Inspiring Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

Remembering Bill Walton (1952-2024)

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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Hilary Phelps, holistic wellness coach and addiction recovery advocate on her sobriety journey (Part 1)

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