WTOP | Washington's Top News

Court docs: Silver Spring man arrested after GPS monitor data put him at Capitol riot

Glitches, thin supply frustrate Va. seniors seeking COVID vaccination

Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp

Local News »

New
Arlington-based TAPS to appear in Biden Inaugural Parade

New
Miller funeral arrangements set ― he’ll lie in state Thursday and Friday

Fairfax County music teacher balances National Guard duty with work

Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks commutation of prison sentence

Alexandria’s Atlantis family restaurant is closing

Gun advocates in Richmond pledge peaceful Lobby Day caravan

Construction begins on Potomac Yard redevelopment

Hogan gets Moderna COVID-19 shot

PHOTOS: DC on lockdown ahead of inauguration

NTEU will push agencies for permanent telework arrangements in post-pandemic world

Miller funeral arrangements set ― he’ll lie in state Thursday and Friday

Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks commutation of prison sentence

Court docs: Silver Spring man arrested after GPS monitor data put him at Capitol riot

Hogan gets Moderna COVID-19 shot

National Aquarium reopens after violating social distancing guidelines

Baltimore anti-violence activist shot dead on city street

2nd 7-Eleven set on fire in Prince George’s Co. with Molotov cocktails in 2 weeks

DC, Prince George’s & Anne Arundel counties expand COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Montgomery Co. holds off for more supplies

One man dead after triple shooting in Prince George’s Co.

Maryland prison workers indicted in payroll scheme

Fairfax County music teacher balances National Guard duty with work

Glitches, thin supply frustrate Virginia seniors seeking COVID-19 vaccine shot

13-year-old dead after being hit by cars on Virginia highway

Alexandria’s Atlantis family restaurant is closing

Gun advocates in Richmond pledge peaceful Lobby Day caravan

Virginia distillery, owner facing criminal environmental charges

Construction begins on Potomac Yard redevelopment

Arlington County residential property tax assessments go up an average 5.6%

Police: Man in custody in Virginia after Florida kidnapping

Richmond authorities reminding people of gun bans at events

Arlington-based TAPS to appear in Biden Inaugural Parade

Mind-calming tips for an anxious inauguration

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

Army Secretary says National Guard’s riot response was hampered by archaic system

Court docs: Silver Spring man arrested after GPS monitor data put him at Capitol riot

After Breonna Taylor tribute, Virginia native streams concert by Vocal Arts DC

Meet Kamala Harris’ ‘secret weapon’: Her sorority sisters

DC area ranks No. 1 for IT job postings

DC United names new head coach

Inauguration in DC: Widespread road, bridge closures; Metro service changes

More Top News & Features

Policing through Change: DC-area officers react to the Capitol attack, coronavirus health risks

Only On WTOP
Policing through Change: DC-area officers react to the Capitol attack, coronavirus health risks

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

Army Secretary says National Guard’s riot response was hampered by archaic system

Army Secretary says National Guard’s riot response was hampered by archaic system

More than weight loss: What to know about bariatric surgery

More than weight loss: What to know about bariatric surgery

Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Bernie Sanders mural defaced in DC; police investigating as hate crime

Bernie Sanders mural defaced in DC; police investigating as hate crime

Low-code platforms, APIs democratizing intelligent automation

Low-code platforms, APIs democratizing intelligent automation

Sponsored by KPMG

Which bridges will close this week?

Traffic
Which bridges will close this week?

Mind-calming tips for an anxious inauguration

Mind-calming tips for an anxious inauguration

Inauguration forecast might be clearest in decades

Weather
Inauguration forecast might be clearest in decades

13-year-old dead after being hit by cars on Virginia highway

13-year-old dead after being hit by cars on Virginia highway

US Attorney’s Office asks DC residents to outline impact of Capitol storming

US Attorney’s Office asks DC residents to outline impact of Capitol storming

Having tough conversations with family about medical care can ease burden on hospitals

Having tough conversations with family about medical care can ease burden on hospitals

Don't Miss

FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack

FAQs: 2021 inauguration plans after Capitol riot, amid pandemic

More than weight loss: What to know about bariatric surgery

Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia

2020 NFL Divisional Round Recap

2nd Va. man arrested carrying gun, ammunition, high capacity magazine near Capitol Police HQ

FBI looks for suspects who beat DC cop during Capitol siege

Amtrak curtails service for some Virginia lines ahead of Inauguration Day

Coronavirus vaccine FAQ: What you need to know

National »

Census Bureau director to resign amid criticism over data

Census Bureau director to resign amid criticism over data

King Day service calls for nonviolence amid turbulent times

‘Rooting hard for you’: Will departure notes end with Trump?

Business & Money »

DC area ranks No. 1 for IT job postings

DC area ranks No. 1 for IT job postings

Arlington County residential property tax assessments go up an average 5.6%

How to make budgeting as painless as possible

Inauguration »

Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans

Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans

Biden picks Chopra, Gensler for financial oversight roles

Army reservist with security-level clearance charged in Capitol riot

Coronavirus »

Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 US states amid winter surge

Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 US states amid winter surge

National Aquarium reopens after violating social distancing guidelines

Mass vaccination effort in Arlington Co. inspired by approach to census

World »

Pope says MLK’s message of non-violent protest timely now

Pope says MLK’s message of non-violent protest timely now

Kremlin foe Navalny jailed for 30 days; allies plan protests

China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains

Sports »

Frustrated Ravens and Jackson seek different finish in 2021

Frustrated Ravens and Jackson seek different finish in 2021

Wizards-Hornets postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

DC United names new head coach

Entertainment »

What events are livestreaming this week?

What events are livestreaming this week?

After Breonna Taylor tribute, Virginia native streams concert by Vocal Arts DC

Review: ‘MLK/FBI’ is a provocative, yet incomplete chronicle of King vs. Hoover

Federal News Network »

Federal employees urged to avoid DC area next week

Federal employees urged to avoid DC area next week

Biden looks to give federal technology modernization, cybersecurity a boost

After years of protests, DISA deploys new cloud-based office tools

Videos »

January 18th

Meet Kamala Harris’ ‘secret weapon’: Her sorority sisters

Glass and bottle of Schönramer Pils.

January 15th

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Schönramer Pils

January 14th

National Zoo’s panda cub Xiao Qi Ji is a big Capitals fan

January 12

The WTOP Huddle: What’s next for the Washington Football Team?

January 7th

‘Insane’: WTOP reporter’s account of Capitol siege by pro-Trump rioters

January 7th

What happened: Capitol Hill reporter recounts the chaos from inside

Galleries »

January 18

Pet of the Week: 2021 pets

Spector

January 18

2021 celebrity deaths

January 15

2021 local deaths of note

January 18

Car Review: Volkswagen Atlas SUV

January 13

We do solemnly swear you’ll enjoy this inauguration trivia quiz

January 13

Inauguration-themed menu items

County News »

Arlington-based TAPS to appear in Biden Inaugural Parade

Miller funeral arrangements set ― he’ll lie in state Thursday and Friday

Mind-calming tips for an anxious inauguration

Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks commutation of prison sentence

Fairfax County music teacher balances National Guard duty with work

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

Alexandria’s Atlantis family restaurant is closing

Construction begins on Potomac Yard redevelopment

Fairfax Co. school board member sues police after being pepper-sprayed

Dance queen CeCe Peniston ‘finally’ performs at The Birchmere

Alexandria police investigate shooting near Alexandria Commons shopping center

How some DC-area restaurants are working to keep diners safe during winter

Hogan gets Moderna COVID-19 shot

DC, Prince George’s & Anne Arundel counties expand COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Montgomery Co. holds off for more supplies

Anne Arundel Co. votes to implement hybrid learning by March 1

No ‘credible, detailed’ threats to Annapolis, but Hogan says security will be tightened

Hogan: UK variant of COVID-19 found in 2 Maryland residents

Anne Arundel Co. officer suspended amid probe into Capitol riot involvement

Arlington County residential property tax assessments go up an average 5.6%

Mass vaccination effort in Arlington Co. inspired by approach to census

2 coronavirus testing kiosks come to Arlington

Crystal City apartments dedicated to affordable housing

Siné Irish Pub permanently closes on Pentagon Row

Suspected serial package thief arrested in Crystal City

Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks commutation of prison sentence

National Aquarium reopens after violating social distancing guidelines

Baltimore anti-violence activist shot dead on city street

Brokers accuse insurance firm of ‘redlining’ in Baltimore

Judge upholds Baltimore’s dining ban amid pushback

Report: Fatal explosion in Baltimore followed HVAC work

Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online

Calvert County schools put hold on hybrid learning

3 injured after multivehicle crash in Calvert County

Injured veteran gets new, modified home in Calvert County on 9/11

Fair food drive-thru returns to Calvert County for second weekend

Calvert Co. identifies, charges 5 teens in racist graffiti incident

1 in hospital after street racers force 2 drivers off the road in Waldorf

Charles County expands mobile meal bus service for students

Charles County hospital faces staffing challenges amid pandemic

Tips on financial planning for 2021

Principal grieves ‘lively’ teen lost to accidental shooting

Charles Co. Police investigate fatal shooting that killed teenager

Fairfax County music teacher balances National Guard duty with work

Gun advocates in Richmond pledge peaceful Lobby Day caravan

Police: Man in custody in Virginia after Florida kidnapping

Va.’s ability to provide coronavirus vaccine improves, but supply will be limited until March

With vaccinations starting, Fairfax Co. moves closer to getting kids in classrooms

Leidos acquires Reston’s 1901 Group

‘We’re ready’: Frederick County eager for more vaccine doses, asks residents to sign up for alerts

Maryland man turns self in, faces charges in Capitol breach

3 ‘very competitive’ bids submitted for DC area highway expansion

COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up in Howard, Frederick counties

Prosecutor: 2 Frederick Co. deputies who fired on suspect during chase ‘justified’

Frederick County schools stop in-person instruction after surge in coronavirus cases

Toby’s Dinner Theatre stages ‘Godspell,’ taking pandemic performing ‘Day by Day’

COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up in Howard, Frederick counties

Howard County approves $137M arts center in Columbia

Howard Co. warns against ineligible people trying to get the coronavirus vaccine

New traffic pattern in Howard County for Route 32 widening project

Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online

KKK propaganda flyers appear in Loudoun Co. as MLK Day approaches

Loudoun County barn explodes, burns ‘to the ground’

Loudoun Co. pauses plan for return to in-person learning, as staff vaccinations begin

Virginia delegate defends mob march, faces calls for ouster

New Virginia bill could affect future toll hikes on Dulles Greenway

Loudoun Co. man arrested in shooting of cat with pellet gun

Court docs: Silver Spring man arrested after GPS monitor data put him at Capitol riot

DC, Prince George’s & Anne Arundel counties expand COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Montgomery Co. holds off for more supplies

Montgomery County police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run

Court tosses conviction of one defendant in murder of Montgomery Co. teens

‘Any help is good help’: Md. state lawmakers look to bring relief to Montgomery Co. restaurants

Sports bar Quincy’s is opening a Potomac location

2nd 7-Eleven set on fire in Prince George’s Co. with Molotov cocktails in 2 weeks

DC, Prince George’s & Anne Arundel counties expand COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Montgomery Co. holds off for more supplies

One man dead after triple shooting in Prince George’s Co.

Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution

University of Maryland settles with Jordan McNair’s family for $3.5 million

Prince George’s Co. restaurants worry for future amid indoor dining bans

13-year-old dead after being hit by cars on Virginia highway

Former Va. music teacher loses appeal in child sex case

DC man found dead at Manassas recycling center in October identified

Prince William County courthouse closed Tuesday, Wednesday for security threat

Prince William School Board will revisit bringing older students back at February meeting

Store guard charged after dragging customer out of Manassas Chipotle

Candi King wins special election for Va. 2nd District General Assembly seat

Stafford County to get restaurant meals to families in need

Heather Mitchell announces campaign for 2nd District House seat

Tractor-trailer hauling pigs crashes on I-95 in Stafford Co.; driver charged with reckless driving

Stafford Co. elementary student ‘inadvertently’ brings gun to school

Stafford Co. public school employees to get pandemic stipend

Arlington-based TAPS to appear in Biden Inaugural Parade

Mind-calming tips for an anxious inauguration

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

Army Secretary says National Guard’s riot response was hampered by archaic system

Court docs: Silver Spring man arrested after GPS monitor data put him at Capitol riot

After Breonna Taylor tribute, Virginia native streams concert by Vocal Arts DC

From Our Partners

Nominate an amazing kid for their chance to win $500!

WTOP Interviews and Links

The Free Lunch Friday Contest is back! Now for friends and family

Silver Diner

Listen live to WTOP so you never miss a moment

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.