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(Almost) everything you need to prepare for federal retirement 09/27/2024 02:28pm • This content is provided by WAEPA. WAEPA, a nonprofit, has been proudly serving the Federal workforce for more than 80 years, providing Group Term Life Insurance and other financial wellness tools. With eight decades of experience, WAEPA is uniquely equipped to provide peace of mind to Civilian F Looking for a laugh? SNL alum Leslie Jones headlines in downtown DC this weekend 09/26/2024 02:14pm • The "Because They're Funny" comedy festival is coming to The Wharf in D.C. this weekend — three days of mirth for people who love watching comedy performances, and those considering a career in trying to make others laugh. Promoter Jeff Friday said the festival is scheduled to run Friday throug Why doesn't DC have a J Street? 09/26/2024 04:47am • If our country’s Founding Fathers knew their ABCs, why is the District missing a letter? In today's episode of "Matt About Town," WTOP's Matt Kaufax investigates: Why is there no J Street in D.C.? The answer may surprise you — and is a little more complicated than you might think! The Things to do in the DC area: Art All Night, Virginia Beer Festival … and more! 09/26/2024 04:44am • This weekend, the District is hosting a citywide celebration of art and culture with vibrant performances and dining opportunities across all eight wards. Art All Night, on Friday and Saturday, occurs from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., with both the visual and performing arts showcased in indoor and outdoor Is that really a census taker knocking on your door? 09/25/2024 04:08am • It is 8 p.m. and you get a knock at the door. It’s someone claiming to be a U.S. Census worker, looking to gather personal information about you. Is it safe to open the door? That was the question WTOP's Anne Kramer had when she received a similar visit to her home. “I thought to myself, ' WTOP App Madness Cash & Cheer Rules 2024 09/24/2024 03:43pm • WTOP ‘s Cash and Cheer Giveaway Official Rules   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES.   Eligibility: The WTOP’s Cash and Chee Police video shows first interaction with husband after disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt 09/24/2024 02:53pm • Days after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen, police conducted a welfare check on the mother from Manassas Park, Virginia. Body camera footage from the officers' visit is one focus of the case against her husband. Naresh Bhatt is charged with concealing her body, although police and prosecutor Hiking this Fall? 'Check the weather before you go out' 09/24/2024 03:48am • Fall is a popular time to hike, with cooler temperatures and bursts of gold, orange and red. Maryland Park Service Ranger Sarah Milbourne told WTOP the season also brings unique challenges for hikers. "I kind of have a Top 5 for Fall hiking," she said. Dress in layers. Keep in mind that i 'I am cancer-free': Two summer victories for the radio voice of the Washington Capitals 09/23/2024 02:22pm • Like his familiar radio call of a Washington Capitals’ goal, the following phrase can perfectly sum up the last three months for John Walton: “Good morning, good afternoon, and good night” to summer. In late July, the longtime voice of the Capitals was diagnosed with colon cancer, and last Ocean City, Assateague Island reopen days after 'medical waste' wash ashore 09/20/2024 07:19pm • Two popular beach destinations along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia — Ocean City and Assateague Island — reopened to swimmers after closing for nearly a week following reports of medical waste washing ashore. In a message posted Friday, Emergency Services Director for the Town of Ocean C Online passport renewal is finally here … for some 09/19/2024 08:12pm • It appears the government may be turning the corner when it comes to passport renewals and the whole passport application process. Problems and backlogs plagued the State Department from 2022 to 2023 in trying to get passports issued, with calls from leaders saying to make sure you applied at lea Naresh Bhatt requests bond as defense blasts Manassas Park police investigation 09/19/2024 02:32pm • Naresh Bhatt will appear in Prince William Circuit Court on Friday asking to be released from jail as he awaits trial for concealing his wife’s dead body. His defense attorneys this week filed a motion claiming Manassas Park police mishandled the original search of the Blooms Crossing home Bhat Meet one of coolest tattoo artists in the DC area— who is also an underwater photographer 09/19/2024 07:55am • You can’t talk about tattoos in the D.C. area without mentioning his name. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax went to Prince William County, Virginia, where he caught up with a Manassas man who has become nationally famous for his creative work. Greg Pipe Things to do in the DC area: Mid-Autumn Night Market, go-cart racing … and more! 09/19/2024 06:47am • The Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated primarily in East and Southeast Asia, is a time of year when families and communities come together to light paper lanterns and eat mooncakes. For those who will celebrate the festival this year in the District, the Union Market rooftop venue, known as Hi Violence interrupters in DC push back at police union calls for funding to be cut 09/19/2024 06:00am • An organization that trains violence interrupters in D.C. is pushing back against a call from the city's police union to pull the funding from violence interruption programs. Marcus Ellis, executive director of Peace for DC, called the union's comments both “shocking” and “unfair.” The