WTOP News

09/16/2025

We now have the technology in the form of multiple gravitational wave detection facilities across the globe, so many that such discoveries are a regular occurrence. Read more from WTOP's 'Space Guy' below.

It’s officially been 10 years since the first detection of gravitational waves. At the time, it had been 100 years since Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves in his “Theory of General Relativity” paper.

09/16/2025

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: A Va. woman booted from the D.C. National Book Festival says she's still not sure who made the decision to have her removed from the Saturday event.

A woman said she was removed from a talk featuring Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett at the National Book Festival for wearing a “Handmaid’s Tale” outfit.

09/15/2025

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Another section of King Street in Old Town Alexandria in Virginia, near the waterfront, will now be permanently closed to vehicle traffic.

After a nearly yearlong trial, another section of King Street in Old Town Alexandria near the waterfront will now be permanently closed to vehicle traffic.

09/15/2025

SPORTS ALERT: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee injury. His status for the team’s next game is up in the air, head coach says.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee injury, and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year’s status for next game is questionable.

09/15/2025

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: As the federal law enforcement surge presses ahead, when will Congress vote on the $1 billion D.C. budget fix?

More National Guard troops are scheduled to arrive this month in D.C. and there are no signs the federal law enforcement surge will end any time soon.

09/15/2025

Dubbed the “World Series” of fitness racing, Hyrox is fast becoming one of the more popular ways to stay in shape with training for the race popping up all over the D.C. area.

Hyrox is fast becoming one of the more popular ways to stay in shape with training for the race popping up all over the D.C. area.

09/15/2025

The videos have now gone viral and been seen millions of times.

Two sisters, about to pin a U.S. Army patch on their brother’s sleeve as he graduated from basic training, filmed a video of him trying not to break into laughter.

09/15/2025

Here's what to know about the Commanders' loss to the Packers in Week 2, according to WTOP's Dave Preston.

The Washington Commanders, with a chance to shine under the lights, did not deliver in a 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

09/15/2025

The new rooftop lounge at the Hyatt House Washington, D.C. Downtown Convention Center opening next month includes “Seychellois cuisine” on the menu.

09/15/2025

LOCAL ALERT: President Donald Trump says he will call a national emergency once again in D.C. if local police do not cooperate with immigration enforcement.

President Donald Trump says he will call a national emergency once again in D.C., if local police do not cooperate with immigration enforcement.

09/15/2025

Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” took the top drama prize.

Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” took the top drama prize.

09/15/2025

Medical mistakes that led to either death or severe disabilities are apparently on the rise in Maryland, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Health.