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Analysis: From Gaza to Belarus, a series of global crises tests US focus and influence 07/25/2025 05:13pm • A wave of major international developments is unfolding simultaneously, each with significant geopolitical weight. From deepening tensions in Eastern Europe to an escalating humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and a renewed focus on unresolved controversies within the United States, these even New data map shows higher flood risks for roads and transit networks 07/24/2025 05:35pm • A new map highlights what many people living in the D.C. region already experience: There's more flash flooding in areas where it wasn't common in the past. From Silver Spring in Maryland to the Bloomingdale neighborhood in the District and areas around the Pentagon, flash floods are creating mor Lawmakers call denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland floods a ‘gut punch’ 07/24/2025 02:46pm • State leaders said they plan to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland communities slammed by flooding in May. Little explanation was given for the denial of the request, which state officials said more than met thresholds for fed 'A level of water I have not seen before': Montgomery Co. executive on the new flooding normal 07/24/2025 01:01pm • The intense flash flooding that shut down Sligo Creek Parkway and prompted at least 15 water rescues last weekend isn't an anomaly, according to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. "We're seeing a new normal," said Elrich, who lives along Sligo Creek. He described watching a man walk dow DC Council reworks stadium deal with Commanders to secure revenue, transportation improvements 07/24/2025 11:26am • D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson announced Thursday that the council will vote on Aug. 1 on an altered agreement to redevelop the RFK Stadium site. The announcement came after Mendelson and other members of the council worked with the Washington Commanders to revise Mayor Muriel Bowser's ori Summer equals stinging insects: How to reduce the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions 07/23/2025 04:18pm • Nobody likes getting stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, but for many of us, the risk is far greater than just temporary swelling, inflammation and pain. "Most of the time, the swelling is going to be less than (the size of) the palm of your hand," allergist Troy Baker of Kaiser Permanente said. "Tha Climate activists rally at the White House in memory of those lost in Texas floods 07/21/2025 06:05pm • A rally and memorial was held on the Ellipse near the White House on Monday for the victims of the Kerr County, Texas, flood on the weekend after the Fourth of July. It was organized by climate activists and others who are demanding the full funding of the National Weather Service, the Nation Propane technician guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Sterling house explosion 07/21/2025 04:47pm • A Loudoun County, Virginia, jury has found former propane service technician Roger Bentley guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the February 2024 home explosion that killed volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown. Bentley was working for Southern States Cooperative when he traveled to the home on Maryland county fields more than 100 rescue calls in two-hour period 07/20/2025 07:19pm • ▶ Watch Video: Flash flooding hits Washington, D.C. A Maryland county reported more than 100 rescue calls Saturday in a two-hour period during intense rainfall and flash floods — numbers normally seen in a 24-hour period. Significant rainfall from storms caused flash flooding in parts Pouring rain and storms cause significant flooding for parts of DC region 07/19/2025 09:04pm • Pouring rain and storms hit the D.C. region Saturday, which led to significant flooding. WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said there have been water rescues in Silver Spring and Takoma Park because of the flash flooding. Montgomery County fire crews have reported a water rescue conducted in What to know about the 'juvenile curfew zone' in DC's U Street corridor this weekend 07/19/2025 10:02am • D.C. police are turning the U Street corridor into an expanded juvenile curfew zone this weekend — a new authority granted to the department under emergency legislation signed by the mayor earlier this month. The District's expanded citywide curfew begins nightly at 11 p.m., thanks to the legis Sleeper Promo Code WTOP: Get $100 Deposit Match as MLB Season Resumes 07/18/2025 02:49pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Get bonus cash for the return of MLB action with the Sleeper promo code WTOP. Sign up here to activate a deposit match and start with a Jury begins deliberations in involuntary manslaughter trial for technician in deadly Sterling home explosion 07/16/2025 05:13pm • A Loudoun County, Virginia, jury is now deliberating in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a former propane service technician who visited a home in Sterling shortly before it exploded Feb. 16, 2024, killing volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown. During closing arguments Wednesday morning, Lo Applying for government benefits just got much easier in Maryland 07/15/2025 05:55pm • Applying for government assistance can be hard, stressful and a long ordeal — not to mention embarrassing. Maryland is trying to make the process easier, and cut down some of the red tape. "It is extremely stressful to sit here and have to go over and over and meet different people and have to Booming thunderstorms, heavy downpours cause flooding in parts of DC region 07/15/2025 05:30am • Late-day storms capped off the start of the workweek with heavy rain pounding the D.C. region in the middle of the afternoon rush. Those slow-moving thunderstorms Monday prompted a flash flood warning for parts of D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, as well as a tornado warning in Anne Arundel