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Renting in Arlington is now more expensive than DC (Baltimore's a bargain) 03/04/2024 09:54am • Apartment rental rates depend on the type of apartment and the location, but, on average, it costs more to rent in Arlington County, Virginia, than it does in the District. Apartment rental website Zumper reports the average one-bedroom rent in Arlington in February was $2,330 a month, and the av In the shadow of Capital One Arena: Chinese residents contemplate Capitals, Wizards move 03/04/2024 04:44am • In D.C.’s Chinatown, the paifang arch signals that you’ve arrived at a place of historical significance disparate from the political machine of the nation’s capital. Down the block from the Friendship Arch looms Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, who Ways to enjoy the DC cherry blossoms by boat 03/02/2024 06:22am • Once cherry blossom season arrives, those in the nation's capital can expect a flurry of excitement from both tourists and locals alike as folks search for the best ways to enjoy the iconic flowers and welcome warmer weather. In this guide, WTOP rounds up a few of the ways to view the blossoms by DC’s apartment rental 'singles tax' is almost $12K 02/21/2024 02:09am • D.C. has the highest share of one-person households in the nation, at 48.2% of all households, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. That's considerably more than the 28.6% average nationally — and those living alone pay a price for it. Real estate firm Zillow has calculated what it calls Woman stabbed teen girl 8 times in McDonald's parking lot during violent rampage in Md., documents say 01/29/2024 08:00pm • The Baltimore woman accused of injuring several people during a string of violent crimes across Prince George’s County on Thursday stabbed a teenage girl eight times in a McDonald’s parking lot, according to charging documents. Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, is facing dozens of charges, including 2nd suspect arrested in fatal Mother's Day shooting of DC 10-year-old 01/25/2024 06:46am • A second D.C. teenager has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 10-year-old Arianna Davis that happened on Mother's Day last year. D.C. police said 19-year-old Dallas McKinney, of Southeast, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder while ar Things to do in the DC area: MSG documentary screening, art gallery exhibits … and more! 01/25/2024 05:51am • 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. With the short film, "MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains," the general public c DC Boat Show returns to National Harbor this spring 01/23/2024 12:00pm • Last year's DC Boat Show at National Harbor was the District's first boat show in 15 years, and it returns for an encore this spring. Tickets are on sale now for the boat show which runs from May 3-5. General admission tickets are $30 per person, $20 for active military and first responders. N Most taxpayers could file their returns for free — here's why most don’t 01/22/2024 01:02pm • The Free File Alliance, a group of eight tax preparation software companies, has partnered with the IRS since 2003 to make federal income tax filing services free to most taxpayers — but few who are eligible actually take advantage of it. Free File tax prep and e-filing software is now availabl DC exhausts funding for low-income homebuyer program 9 months early 01/13/2024 03:51pm • The District announced that its homebuyer assistance program is no longer accepting applications as all of its funding has been reserved. The $26.2 million fund was supposed to last from October 2023 through this September. D.C. residents with low and moderate income are eligible to apply for How Fairfax Co. is helping students with disabilities get job experience before graduation 01/05/2024 04:06pm • On Friday afternoon at Brooke Rental Center in Vienna, Virginia, Fairfax County student Curtis Roberts took inventory of some of the items throughout the warehouse. Sometimes, he helps with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sanding or painting chairs, or putting things back together. Those Is it better to rent or buy a house? 01/05/2024 09:31am • As we close out 2023, the decision to rent a home or buy a home has become more intricate than ever due to evolving factors such as fluctuating mortgage rates, remote work and shifting lifestyles. If you're on the fence about whether to rent a home or buy one, here are some key points to consider: DC Council threatens to sue Mayor Bowser over SNAP benefits 01/02/2024 08:28pm • After news broke that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser suggested she would refuse to boost food assistance benefits for District residents, it looks like the D.C. Council is ready to play hardball — including taking her to court. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson's Tuesday resolution "authorizes our Gene DC rental assistance program to open for new applications Tuesday 01/02/2024 09:32am • D.C. residents looking for emergency rental assistance will be able to apply beginning on Jan. 2 at noon, according to the latest information from the District's Department of Human Services. "In the past year, DHS received an influx of applications and closed the application portal in March 2023 New Maryland, Virginia laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 12/30/2023 04:49am • There are a few new laws around the D.C. area that will go into effect on New Year's Day. There are no new laws in the District itself that will affect residents directly, but there are quite a few in neighboring states. Laws that will go into effect on the first day of 2024 in Maryland and Vi