WTOP-FM (Washington, DC)

WTOP is a radio station that focuses exclusively on news, and it is licensed to serve Washington, D.C., along with its surrounding metropolitan area. This station is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting. Its studios are situated in the McLean Gardens neighborhood, located in the northwest part of D.C., while the transmitter can be found at nearby American University.

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How a fight over gunpowder helped spur the American Revolution in Virginia 250 years ago

1 day ago | wtop.com | Luke Lukert

While the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the Battle of Lexington and Concord are being remembered this month as the start of the American Revolution, at nearly the same time, Virginia was also seeing unrest and the beginnings of rebellion at its colonial capital. “It’s interesting to think about these things happening at the same time period,” said Kate Egner, senior manager of digital content with the American Battlefield Trust.
MDTA announces plans to improve safety on Bay Bridge

2 days ago | wtop.com | Kay Perkins |Luke Lukert

Maryland authorities are beginning a new phase of their plan to improve the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In a statement released Monday, the Maryland Transportation Authority detailed these early plans as it responded to recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board. In late March, the NTSB criticized MDTA’s failure to contact safety inspections that the board said could have flagged vulnerabilities with the Francis Scott Key Bridge before its collapse last year.
Nationals Notebook: Riding the storm out (waiting for a thaw out)

2 days ago | wtop.com | Dave Preston

The Washington Nationals are back in D.C. following the team’s longest road trip of the season. This trip delivered a bit of everything — from suspensions after throwing inside, to a game that was snowed out. The 4-6 trip was far from ideal and precedes an April finish that includes dates with division foes Philadelphia and the New York Mets, but when you visit clubs from the East, Central and West Divisions over the span of a week, you’re just trying to ride the storm out.
‘The heart of a pastor’: Virginia Monsignor recalls working as interpreter for Pope Francis

2 days ago | wtop.com | Kate Ryan

For five years, Monsignor Paul deLadurantaye, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Arlington, served as an interpreter at the English section of the Vatican Secretariat of State for the late Pope Frances when he would meet with English-speaking pilgrims and guests.
Capitals 5-on-5 Playoff Preview: Matching up with Montreal

2 days ago | wtop.com | Dave Preston

The Washington Capitals’ second season starts Monday night, and they aren’t just looking to build off of their first division title in five years but also trying to win their first playoff series since they captured the Stanley Cup in 2018. Here are five things to focus on regarding the Caps’ First Round series against the Montreal Canadiens:1. How they got hereThe Capitals went 51-22-9 during the regular season, winning the Metropolitan Division title by 12 points over Carolina.
‘A complete role model’: Former CEO of Catholic Charities in DC reflects on legacy of Pope Francis

2 days ago | wtop.com | Valerie Bonk

When Pope Francis visited D.C. in 2015, he made a stop at Catholic Charities to talk about the importance of helping those less fortunate. “He’s a complete role model to me,” said Monsignor John Enzler, the former president and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. When Pope Francis came to visit in 2015, he remembers a speech he gave to the organization and those they help.
Canada’s Tim Hortons plans Maryland locations

3 days ago | wtop.com | Jeff Clabaugh

Canadian fast food chain Tim Hortons, whose cross-border expansion has taken it to a dozen U.S. states, including one in Norfolk, Virginia, will open its first locations in Maryland. Toronto-based Tim Hortons is owned by Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International. Annapolis-based Hyatt Commercial Brokerage is representing Tim Hortons in the Maryland search. Tim Hortons is popular for its coffee and sweets. Including Baileys Lattes and caramel brownie-filled doughnuts.
Expert on saving for college says to ‘save as much as you can, as frequently as you can’

3 days ago | wtop.com | Nick Iannelli

This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. With the cost of college front-and-center for so many parents, families are looking for ways to save so their children have money set aside. One of the most popular tools for that is the 529 plan, a tax-advantaged investment account designed for education savings.
On a roll: US Capitol Police motorcycle technician Justin Breman

3 days ago | wtop.com | Kate Ryan

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s series “Working Capital” profiles the people doing the work that makes the region unique. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. U.S. Capitol Police have the job of protecting the neoclassical seat of democracy, its grounds and the 535 members of Congress.
The White House’s Easter egg roll history

3 days ago | wtop.com | Will Vitka

1/10 In this photograph taken by Francis Benjamin Johnston in 1898, a boy and a girl hold hands during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Dating back to 1878, the Easter Egg Roll is a cherished springtime tradition in Washington, D.C., with children and their families gathering to enjoy festivities on the South Lawn.