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'A friendly face to seafarers': Catholic group checks in with Dali crew members after Baltimore bridge collapse 03/28/2024 09:00pm • Days before the Dali container ship crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, the director of the local Apostleship of the Sea helped some of its crew members run errands before its trek to Sri Lanka. Andrew Middleton, the group's director, said crew members contacted him Sunday via WhatsApp, expressi Things to do in the DC area: Building bouquets with meaning, zine make 'n trade … and more! 03/28/2024 01:09pm • 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. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. In a celebration of Women's History Month, community organization an From waste bins to climate wins 03/26/2024 09:42am • This content was provided by the Greater Washington Board of Trade. Since 2022, Washington Gas has teamed up with WUSA9 for multiple Recycle Days. On March 9, our Springfield, Virginia location volunteers welcomed hundreds of vehicles to drop off items rerouted from landfills to recycling facilit Matt About Town: Explore the little-known history behind DC's oldest, original cherry blossoms 03/26/2024 09:06am • .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 A DC woman's long road on the streets is finally over 03/26/2024 05:37am • Earlier this month, WTOP brought you the story of a D.C. woman’s long struggle to escape homelessness, despite having a housing voucher that should have landed her in a new home. Now, more than eight months after being awarded that voucher, 50-year-old Belinda Whitfield has a place to call hom Planning a trip for spring break? Don't forget about your pets 03/25/2024 02:30pm • Planning some spring break travel? Whether you decide to take your pet along, hire a sitter or book a stay at a kennel, experts say you should consider the cost. "For example, to board a medium size dog for a week, we found prices range from $200 to more than $500 and that's just for the basic bo 'You can't beat this dude': Comedian Kevin Hart awarded with Mark Twain Prize 03/25/2024 06:16am • The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded to comedian and actor Kevin Hart Sunday night. At 44, Hart is one of the youngest recipients to receive the honor. He accepted the lifetime achievement award with several of his comedic peers watching in the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Cent Car Review: Hyundai continues its string of hits with the all-new 2024 Santa Fe 03/25/2024 04:47am • Not just comfortable on the paved road. Now the Santa Fe can tackle some off-roading with added ground clearance and AWD. (WTOP/Brian Armstead) By Brian Armstead, special contributor The first Santa Fe bowed in 2000 and was a competent, but fairly homely, SUV. Well, things have changed in a big way. 'There's so much room’: Visitors react to Metro’s newest 8000 Series rail cars 03/24/2024 05:25pm • You might not expect to see a train car on the National Mall in D.C., but it will be the norm all through this week. Metro is offering the public a sneak peek into its new 8000 Series rail car and zero-emission buses through the Fleet of the Future Expo, held on the National Mall from now through Northern lights could be visible Sunday night — are DC-area residents in for a peek? 03/24/2024 03:27pm • Breaking News: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a G3 Geomagnetic Storm is currently active. It’s a beautiful, sunny day in the D.C.-area, weather-wise. But in the realm of near-Earth space and our planet’s magnetic field, a strong Geomagnetic Storm WATCH ha Maryland senate president still opposed to broad-based taxes but leaves room for negotiation 03/23/2024 09:03pm • Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) is not budging from opposition to broad-based tax increases or iGaming in the waning days of the 2024 session. House and Senate leaders are expected to head to a conference committee next week to work out differences in the $63 billion fiscal 202 Where to buy solar eclipse glasses as fakes and counterfeits emerge 03/23/2024 03:30pm • The moon is moving ever closer to the sun for the upcoming eclipse of the sun on April 8. For some viewers, the sun will be totally eclipsed by the new moon, while for the vast majority of viewers the sun will be only partially eclipsed. More Solar Eclipse News: T-minus one month to U.S. Prince William board allows developer near landfill to construct taller data centers 03/23/2024 01:21pm • The Prince William Board of County Supervisors this week gave a developer permission to construct taller data centers near Independent Hill than was previously allowed. The property, known as Parson’s Business Park and on 90 acres at 14237 and 14209 Dumfries Road in the mid-county area, is locate What's in store for spring weather in the DC area? 03/22/2024 09:19pm • The first day of spring was technically earlier this week on March 19, but it didn't bring the nicest weather here in the D.C. area. In fact, officials are warning people to get ready for more severe storms. Spring may brings flowers and sunshine, but it also bring “damaging wind gusts, hail Checking in on DC's sweeping anti-crime bill 10 days later 03/22/2024 05:16am • It's been 10 days since D.C.'s mayor signed the sweeping "Secure D.C." anti-crime bill into law. The bill strengthens gun penalties, cracks down on organized theft and expands the definition of carjacking, among other things. And while 10 days isn't a long time, we're curious about how things