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Matt About Town: Make-A-Wish doctor talks about the power of granting a child's wish 04/18/2024 04:52am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r Some criminals are using dating app Tinder to purchase guns, ATF says 04/17/2024 05:46pm • Federal officials are learning that guns are being trafficked using social media platforms, including an app where you would more likely find a date than a Glock. A new report on firearms trafficking from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms released earlier this month found that armed off Pack your ear protection — Pennsylvania Avenue to turn into a speedway for race car drivers Saturday 04/17/2024 11:19am • Motorsport fans will pack the National Mall on Saturday to watch a Formula 1 race car drive through the heart of the nation's capital. Here's what you need to know. Red Bull Racing is hosting its first-ever showrun event in D.C., where its RB7 racing car will be on display, driving in front of th Things to do in the DC area: Earth Day-inspired food festival, vintage clothing pop-up … and more! 04/17/2024 04:04am • Celebrate Earth Day early with local artists, food vendors and eco-friendly community offerings at the Earth, Art and Eats: An Earth Day Festival. There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. C Guitarist breaks down John Mellencamp's biggest hits before this week's concert at DAR Constitution Hall 04/16/2024 04:12pm • Few artists captured the essence of American rock and roll like John Cougar Mellencamp. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer performs live at DAR Constitution Hall in the nation's capital this Thursday night, so WTOP spoke with longtime guitarist Mike Wanchic to reflect on a career of heartland Don’t let spring showers keep you from exploring garden flowers in Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area 04/16/2024 09:36am • This content is provided by the Civil War Heritage Area. Spanning three counties in Maryland, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area offers exciting opportunities for history lovers and garden enthusiasts alike. Consider this your ultimate guide to historic sites in Frederick, Washington and Ca Matt About Town: This 14-year-old's marine biology dream comes true with help from Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic 04/16/2024 05:03am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 'Remarkably complex' cleanup effort ramps up at site of Baltimore bridge collapse 04/15/2024 06:00pm • As investigations into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore continue, including one launched by the FBI on Monday, so do the cleanup efforts. Hundreds of personnel are working around the clock to clear out large fragments of steel and concrete. Once debris is pulled out of th Filmfest DC brings go-go to the Kennedy Center and streakers to The Wharf 04/15/2024 01:06pm • Get ready for 62 films from 36 countries over 11 days for one exciting film festival. The 38th annual Filmfest DC returns to the nation's capital from April 18 to 28. "Hey D.C., come out, come see great films from around the world," Festival Director Tony Gittens told WTOP. "Our main hub i Emancipation Day celebration brings music, food, fireworks to DC 04/14/2024 04:22pm • President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in D.C. 162 years ago. His signature freed some 3,100 people in the District. And while it's technically celebrated on April 16, D.C. is doing it a little earlier this year: Sunday. D.C.’s Emancipation Day celebration is taking place Sneezing, coughing, watery red eyes: Tips on getting ahead of seasonal allergies from a DC-area doctor 04/14/2024 12:43pm • Nearly a quarter of Americans — or 81-million people in the United States — suffer from seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Early-season allergies are often caused by pollen from trees, such as oak, elm, birch, poplar or maple, according to Meredith What’s open, closed in the District on DC Emancipation Day? 04/13/2024 09:00pm • On Tuesday, the D.C. government will observe DC Emancipation Day in commemoration of the 1862 act that ended slavery in Washington and freed over 3,000 individuals. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Friday that, while some services may be affected Tuesday, “many District employees will continue serving Tips to keep your information safe, as DC police warn of credit card skimming devices 04/13/2024 12:04pm • D.C. police are warning residents about a spike in credit card readers used to steal information, otherwise known as skimmers, at retailers in the area. Credit card skimming devices have been located by employees and removed from five establishments across the District from March 25 through Apri Monday's tax day. Here's what last-minute filers should keep in mind 04/12/2024 03:23pm • Millions of Americans are planning on asking Uncle Sam for extra time to file their taxes. The IRS estimates about 19 million taxpayers will take that option. For those who were banking on getting professional, no-cost or low-cost tax preparation done, Rob Bader, director of tax operations for Toyota's newest Highlander is Grand — terribly grand 04/12/2024 05:28am • “How grand!” exclaimed Liza Minnelli’s character, Lucille Austero, in season one of “Arrested Development,” after being bid on at a charity auction. “How terribly grand!” Those words kept echoing in my head as I cruised around in Toyota’s recent creation. It was, indeed, gran