A Metropolitan Police Department sergeant was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday night after a traffic stop, authorities say. The sergeant in the D.C. police department’s Fifth District was charged ...

As the threat of a government shutdown looms, we’re looking at how it might affect D.C. First, here are some easy answers for D.C. residents. The D.C. government would operate normally and all D.C.

Several bars and restaurants are planning “Showgirl” parties, too, including Makers Union (multiple locations), Shipgarten (McLean, Virginia), Lady Madison Restaurant (Downtown D.C.), Public Bar Live ...

Multiple Starbucks locations in the D.C. area will close as the company lays off 900 nonretail employees and spends an expected $1 billion on turnaround efforts. News4 spotted closing signs on the ...

Eric Adams dropped out of the mayoral race following sagging poll numbers and rampant rumors political power players wanted him out of the race.

Former FBI Director James Comey was slapped with a two-count indictment on Thursday, a development that has consumed Washington but was welcomed by President Trump, administration officials and ...

A new exhibit at the National Building Museum showcases how downtowns are evolving from office corridors to centers of housing, nightlife and culture.

Discover what truly makes D.C. iconic through the eyes of its residents. WTOP heard from locals about their favorite landmarks, moments and cultural gems.

This is an audio transcript of the Swamp Notes podcast episode: ‘An FCC insider on Kimmel, TV and free speech’ Marc Filippino When Disney pulled late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel off the air last week, ...

After Sinclair and Nexstar pulled Jimmy Kimmel off air, the old affiliate model looks shakier than ever. Even Disney might do better without broadcast.

Nexstar Media Group joined Sinclair Broadcast Group on Friday in bringing Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show back to its ABC-affiliated stations. Both companies are ending a dayslong TV blackout imposed ...

There could be major changes to D.C.’s political landscape next year as more than half of the city’s elected seats are up for re-election. Ward 1 will get a new councilmember after Brianne Nadeau ...