WTOP NEWS: Virginia lawmakers approved a two-year budget that left out a $2 billion plan to build a new arena and entertainment district for the Capitals and Wizards in Alexandria, dealing a major blow to the project. […]
WTOP NEWS: The House is set to take up a bill this week that will decide the fate of the old RFK Stadium site, and potentially the next home of the Washington Commanders. The RFK Memorial Stadium […]
WTOP: Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a staple on D.C.’s U Street for more than six decades since it opened on Aug. 22, 1958. On Tuesday, the restaurant celebrates its 65th anniversary by giving out […]
WTOP: Columbia, Maryland-based sports betting app Crab Sports is the latest to be approved to operate in Maryland, and becomes the 11th sports betting app in the state. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission has issued […]
WTOP: Some students at Bowie State University in Maryland may soon be eligible for more money and scholarships — thanks to a $50 million fundraising effort. It’s part of the BSU Bold: The Campaign for […]
WTOP: On June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. And although the holiday isn’t until Monday, celebrations are already underway nationwide. In 1865, a Union general arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans […]
WTOP: After a graffiti artist painted over a mural representing the life of artist and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, there’s an effort to reimagine the iconic U Street mural. The artist is working to […]
The luck of the Irish is on its way to the D.C. area with several St. Patrick’s Day events planned, from live music to beer drinking to literary celebrations and beyond. Here is a quick […]
WTOP: The first half of January was the third warmest on record, and the warmth is allowing D.C.’s cherry blossoms to show some life. The traditional coldest month of the year in the nation’s capital […]
WTOP: The D.C. Council on Tuesday passed a bill calling for Metrobus service to be free of charge in the District. The Metro for DC Bill, sponsored by Council member Charles Allen, also calls for […]
