WTOP | Washington’s Top News | DC, MD & VA News, Traffic & Weather

Officials investigating reports of 'loud boom' heard in DC region

The highly contagious measles virus was previously thought to be eradicated from the US but it's still commonly found in Europe, Asia and Africa, according to the CDC.

Md. health officials: Measles case in Montgomery Co. may have caused public exposure

Frederick police car

3 dead after car found in Frederick Co. quarry

Students from around the region constructed electric vehicles for the DC EV Grand Prix at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2023.

Start your engines … quietly: It's the DC EV Grand Prix

San Francisco Giants' LaMonte Wade Jr., right, is congratulated by teammate J.D. Davis, left, after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Former Terp records historic 100th 'splash hit' home run in iconic ballpark

Corgi dog smile and happy in summer sunny day

'If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them:' Md. vet's tips for pet summer safety

Prince George’s Co. mother, daughter charged in connection with grandmother’s murder

Black-owned company begins to revitalize former Robert E. Lee monument site in Va.

‘Particularly disturbing’ case leads to animal cruelty charges for 3 Loudoun County residents

Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default

DC property manager accused of pepper spraying resident over apartment complaints

G, C, S funds show tiny returns in May, all others in the red

Biden Climate Change

Moore joins Democratic governors in call to fight textbook censorship

Russia Navalny

Navalny supporters hold demonstrations to mark Russian opposition leader's 47th birthday

One of the Dulles Greenway eaglets before two of the birds fell from their nest this week

Second bald eaglet falls to the ground from Dulles Greenway nest

Natalie Brower addressing reporters from the offices of ACE-AFSCME Local 2250 (WTOP/John Domen)

'This has changed my whole life': Driver recounts attempted shooting on Prince George's Co. school bus

Photo of series of waterfalls in Meridian Hill Park in northwest Washington D.C. This park is an example of neoclassicist park design and has some of the most beautiful architecture in the city.

DC rated best city for parks for 3rd straight year

Closeup of ethernet cable. WiFi extender device in electrical socket on the wall on the background.

Can home 5G replace cable internet?

Metro train

Metro's Yellow Line to boost train frequency

How Montgomery County incubators cultivate, nourish new businesses

Sponsored by The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

'Shark Tank' goes local at Prince George’s Co. police event for entrepreneurial students

HHS’s ASPR applying pandemic lessons to better manage healthcare supply chain

Sponsored by EY

Professional studio microphone, recording studio, equipment in the blurry background

WTOP takes home first place honors at Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards

Maryland has launched a mobile ID option for Google Wallet. (Courtesy Maryland MDOT MVA)

Maryland expands digital licenses, becoming 1st state to offer them in Google Wallet

According to the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law, 20% of justices serving on state supreme courts are people of color.

Rockville bank employee sentenced for fraud scheme targeting churches, religious organizations

Listen live to WTOP

Other Ways to Listen

Purebred Jack Russel Terrier dog outdoors in the nature on grass meadow on a summer day.

List of top dog names in DC, Maryland and Virginia unleashed: Which name is top dog?

Traffic on I-270

Why do thousands of Maryland license plates promote a Philippines gambling site?

County News

WTOP wins 5 first place awards from Chesapeake AP Broadcasters Association

3 dead after car found in Frederick Co. quarry

Black-owned company begins to revitalize former Robert E. Lee monument site

DC-area students race electric vehicles at RFK Stadium for EV Grand Prix

Former Terp records historic 100th ‘splash hit’ home run in iconic ballpark

news icon background image

Officials investigating reports of ‘loud boom’ heard in DC region

traffic icon background image

I-95 northbound after VA-3/Fredericksburg (#130) all lanes open but delays remain...

weather icon background image

radio icon background image

Everything you need. Every time you listen.

National

Biden's 2024 pitch highlights pragmatism over Trump's pugilism

Business & Finance

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Government

DeSantis hits Trump from the right while the ex-president looks ahead to the general election

Sponsored

Emergency funds: How much you should save and how to get started

Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA

World

Ukrainian father rushes home after Russian airstrike to find 2-year-old daughter dead in rubble

Sports

DC United legends, youth soccer players test their shooting skills at MLS All-Star Roadshow opener

Entertainment

DC's pick for Reeves Center redevelopment will bring jazz, dance and Dave Chappelle

Lifestyle

A new nasal spray for migraines promises a clearer head in minutes

Editor's Choice

'Stuck in limbo': Lawsuit says Md. foster children held in hospitals, psychiatric facilities for no medical reason

Education

Virginia Beach schools superintendent chosen to lead Loudoun Co. schools

Around the Region

With sanity evaluation pending, ‘shopping cart killer’ suspect seeks trial delay

WTOP Noticias

Karim Benzema se va del Real Madrid, según el club español

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Collective Soul

'Everybody loves a campaign': Raskin weighs Senate run

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

154 | Racial perspectives of a Black man in San Francisco

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders can win the NFL Draft and the plan for Chase Young

386 | Warning for those growing tired of the war in Ukraine

Squats and Margaritas

Mary Huang, wealth architect

VIDEOS

Array

WATCH: Take a Tiki cruise in DC

Array

WATCH: Leaders, officers salute outgoing DC police chief

Array

WATCH: Biden OK after fall during Air Force graduation

GALLERIES

WTOP’s Beer of the Week

Array

Savory pancakes at Navy Yard restaurant

Array

The Atlantis opens in DC

From Our Partners

Let Ledo take the headache out of planning with the Ledo Team Pizza Party Giveaway!

Click here to learn more about the WTOP App!

WTOP Interviews and Links

Enter for your chance to win the WTOP Free Lunch Friday Contest for friends and family!

Listen live to WTOP so you never miss a moment

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