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File photo of Coach Ray Butler. (Courtesy Bullis School)

Potomac, Md. high school football team rallies after the death of their coach

The moon

Moon takes center stage in the DC area and beyond Saturday night

People at ceremony for the unveiling of A Soldier’s Journey sculpture

'Bronze doesn't talk': Artist unveils 58-foot World War I sculpture in DC

Police outside DuVal High School

18-year-old not guilty of murder in shooting of teen girl outside Prince George’s Co. high school

A distribution dispute between Disney and DirecTV came to an end on September 14 after both parties agreed to a new deal that will restore Disney-owned channels, including ABC, ESPN and FX, to the satellite TV provider.

Disney and DirecTV strike deal to restore ABC, ESPN and other networks

Dogs in poor living conditions

Middleburg woman charged with animal cruelty after dead dogs found in 'extreme' living conditions

This year's USPS holiday stamps have a local connection

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Ex-Pentagon official accused of electrocuting dogs pleads guilty to dogfighting charges

It’s the corn maze in Maryland you knew was trouble when you walked in (because it’s Swiftie style)

Mount Vernon is hopping with history-themed events this fall

Maryland woman is charged with vandalizing property during protests over Netanyahu's visit to DC

Pilot on sharing federal office space looks promising, but GSA has work to do before scaling up

Swiftie-themed corn maze opens in Maryland

DC Council member Trayon White pleads not guilty to bribery charge

DC officer killed in accidental shooting remembered for 'contagious laughter and smile'

Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth

Celebrating an iconic hairstyle at Maryland's newest state competition

Notable moments from the ABC News Presidential Debate

Maryland TSA official shares personal connection to 9/11 attacks

These 4-legged friends keep geese out of DC’s green spaces

How this Virginia business makes chocolate a ‘luxurious experience’

DC police release bodycam video of fatal shooting outside Southeast DC McDonald’s

New schools being constructed in Prince George’s Co.

Vienna high school students stun custodian with dream car

5 people in custody after rash of overnight burglaries and vandalism in DC

How are DC-area voters looking forward to ABC’s Presidential debate?

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Data Doctors: What is Wi-Fi 7 and do you need it?

Some cinnamon spice products contain more levels of lead than others, study finds.

High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds

Meats for sale on display at A. Litteri

This old-school DC Italian grocery store is aging like fine wine

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 11: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson looks on as Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes speaks during a House Administration Committee hearing in the Longworth House Office Building at the U.S. Capitol on September 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined "American Confidence in Elections" while looking forward to the 2024 Presidential Election in just under two months. (Photo by Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)

Should you be concerned about delivery delays for a mail-in ballot?

Capitol Riot State Department Employee

State Department diplomatic security officer pleads guilty to storming Capitol

buying fruits vegetables

More people in the DC area admit to struggling to afford their next meal

Small Business September: Do you need financial support launching or growing your small business?

Insight by Greater Washington Board of Trade

Two images of Mamta Kafle Bhatt side by side.

Judge orders prosecutor to turn over video of Mamta Kafle Bhatt leaving work; defense claims missing Va. mom is still alive

Caring for a woman’s heart

Insight by Kaiser Permanente

bus crash

3 killed after senior living facility bus crashes into dump truck in Charles Co.

Julie Stinar, owner of Urban+Ade, with a box of pawpaws

Where to buy pawpaws in the DC area this season

Deli Meat Listeria Inspection

Boar's Head closing Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak

Solheim Cup Golf

Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to course

People-Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake's guilty plea requires him to make PSA on dangers of impaired driving

People running

Detour ahead: Weekend road closures for DC events

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Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry returns to country music roots with solo tour at Rams Head in Annapolis

DC Council member Trayon White walks out of court

DC Council member Trayon White stays on ballot after pleading not guilty on federal bribery charges

D.C. police on a call in Petworth. (WTOP/Will Vitka)

DC police say they need more officers to better patrol the streets — a new audit disagrees

Kayaking on Potomac River

There's officially a drought across the DC area, but will it affect the local drinking water supply?

Food roasting at Pascual Mexican restaurant

Michelin inspectors say these 3 DC restaurants are 'too good to keep a secret'

County News

Ex-Pentagon official accused of electrocuting dogs pleads guilty to dogfighting charges

Moon takes center stage in the DC area and beyond Saturday night

Potomac, Md. high school football team rallies after the death of their coach

‘Bronze doesn’t talk’: Artist unveils 58-foot World War I sculpture in DC

Middleburg woman charged with animal cruelty after dead dogs found in ‘extreme’ living conditions

David and Wanita David, left, speak about their late father Metropolitan Police Department officer Wayne David during a funeral service at Ebenezer AME Church, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Fort Washington, Md. (Craig Hudson/The Washington Post via AP)

'You are my forever hero': Community mourns fallen DC officer killed in accidental shooting

Eleven-year-old Emma Fischer

Va. Girl Scout shares love of reading by collecting, donating hundreds of books

Oktoberfest at The Wharf.

Things to do in the DC area: Oktoberfest events, Fall Makers Market … and more!

VIDEOS

Brauerei Plank Grandpa Plank’s Weissbier

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Brauerei Plank Grandpa Plank’s Weissbier

Sept 11 Anniversary

9/11 anniversary at ground zero

Devin Cox - Player of the Week

Player of the Week

PHOTO GALLERIES

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Actor James Earl Jones poses for a photo during a "Driving Miss Daisy" photo call on on January 7, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)

2024 celebrity deaths

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2024 Pet of the Week

Car Review: Lincoln Corsair

Around the Region

construction begins on Adams Morgan streateries

DC reimagining how streateries look with new Adams Morgan pilot program

GOVERNMENT

Election 2024 Harris Republican Endorsements

Dick Cheney was once vilified by Democrats. Now he's backing Harris. Will it matter?

SCIENCE

Private Spaceflight

Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth

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Insight by FEBA

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry

Episode 12 -- Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

Do the Commanders need to rein in Daniels' running?

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

206 | Tuskegee Airmen | Yvonne Mcgee talks about her life in the organization

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thERINpy with Erin Washington

TV host Sara Haines on postpartum depression, OCD and balancing career and motherhood (Part 2)

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