Neal Augenstein
Ever since 1997, when Neal Augenstein kept nudging the then-news director to hire him as a part-time weekend reporter, he’s had the great pleasure of being a reporter for WTOP.
In 2013, Neal took on the role of Tech Editor, overseeing the growth of the WTOP.com tech section.
Things have changed in many ways. When he walked in the door, the newsroom was still equipped with reel-to-reel tape recorders, and the portable bag phones that weighed as much as a bowling ball. Today, Neal is the first major market radio reporter who does most of his field production on an iPhone.
Through the years, Neal has covered many of the crimes and trials that have gripped the Washington community – including the Beltway Snipers, Chandra Levy, and of course, Sept. 11, 2001. But ironically, listeners seem to remember the lifestyle and feature reports – cooking food on the dashboard of his car in 100 degree weather, butt-lifting underwear and pole dancing for guys.
Neal’s been pleased to receive awards over the years for hard news, feature reporting, use of sound and sports. However, he’s most proud when people he reports about tell him they believe his reporting is accurate, fair and in context.
Neal’s ultimate honor is having listeners trust him and the WTOP team, to provide information they need and enjoy in their life.
You can email Neal at naugenstein@wtop.com or follow him on Twitter @AugensteinWTOP.
Latest Articles by Neal Augenstein
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Cardinal McCarrick removed from ministry amid teen sex abuse allegations
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, has been removed from ministry after an allegation he sexually abused a teen 50 years ago while serving as a priest in New York.
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Judge to weigh admissibility of confession in murder of Md. teacher
Tyler Tessier is charged with first-degree murder in the September 2017 death of Laura Wallen, a teacher in Howard County. Her body was found in a shallow grave in a Montgomery County field, a short distance from the home of a friend, where Tessier was staying.
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Ellicott City residents ‘on other side of bridge’ seek Howard County help
As torrential rains fell, what is normally a quiet stream along an old trolley line, was transformed into a raging river, pushing cars down the hill in front of homes and pulling front yards down the street.
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2 ends of Ellicott City’s Main Street reopen
Just over three weeks after the second “1,000-year flood” in two years devastated historic Ellicott City, the two ends of Main Street reopened to traffic Tuesday morning.
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DNA could clear defendant in Va. mother-son murder, says lawyer
A judge was told that a recently-received report from Virginia’s Department of Forensic Science showed DNA recovered from Rishi Manwani’s wallet, after he and his mother had been shot, “had a substantial similarity” to a person in the database for a Jan. 2, 2001 crime.
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Health risks, tips for work, exercise in heat and humidity
High temperatures and humidity raises the risk of serious heat-related illnesses. Doctors have tips to keep you safe and comfortable.
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Forget the ‘Wonder Woman’ reboot — locals remember the real Commander Salamander
Early customers of D.C.’s iconic punk boutique Commander Salamander reflect on what it was like in the store that’s being recreated in the upcoming film “Wonder Woman 1984.”
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‘Several months’ until washed-out road into Ellicott City reopens
A 25-foot portion of Ellicott Mills Drive was decimated when a normally quiet creek that runs directly beneath the roadway was destroyed on May 27. More than 7 inches of rain fell during the storm.
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Police: Teen brought stolen, loaded gun to Montgomery Co. high school
The 17-year-old does not attend Paint Branch High, and fled when questioned by security officers. He was later found with a gun in his bag.
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What happened before and after one DC high school student allegedly shot another
In a probable cause hearing at D.C. Superior Court on Monday, the prosecution showed surveillance video that they say shows the minutes before and after 16-year-old Daquan Gray allegedly shot and killed 16-year-old Jaylyn Wheeler.
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10 fun facts about Dave Preston’s #RockTheRed suit
Lots of people ‘rock the red.’ Few are willing to put all pride aside and wear a bright red suit. WTOP sports guy Dave Preston is one of the few.
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DC police chief credits Capitals fans for peaceful Cup celebration
D.C.’s police chief is crediting the Stanley Cup-winning Washington Capitals fans for their role in a huge, loud street celebration that resulted in a single arrest.
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Caps fans flock for Stanley Cup championship gear
Fans of the Washington Capitals have been flocking to local sporting good stores to snap up hats, T-shirts, bumper stickers, and shot glasses emblazoned with the words “Stanley Cup Champions.”
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After repeat flooding, Ellicott City leaders raise idea of reconfigured Main Street
As residents and business owners on Ellicott City’s Main Street remove mucky remnants of the May 27 flash floods, and weigh whether to rebuild, local leaders are raising the possibility it may be time to reconfigure the 246-year-old historic river town.
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Ashburn man injured in Leesburg motorcycle crash
Virginia Route 7 in part of Leesburg has reopened after a serious motorcycle crash blocked eastbound traffic for nearly two hours Thursday morning.
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