A man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison for arson attacks on two homeless men in D.C., one of which was fatal. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/dc-man-s…

Alyssa Rozines played The New York Times’ Wordle game a lot at home, and after doing so, the Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher had a realization: Her strategy for approaching the puzzle was similar to what she was teaching her third graders. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/ho…

Electric vehicle drivers who use the public charging stations in Arlington, Virginia, will see base fees increase by 72% starting Nov. 1. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/ar…

A bill has been pitched by Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, to help protect property renters in Virginia from mold. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/if…

A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. wtop.com/maryland/2026/10/a-…

A man was arrested Friday in the murder of an infant that took place in Southeast D.C. in March 2023. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/man-char…

A Founding Farmers co-founder said his D.C.-area restaurant group is focused on creating value as the business combats inflationary pressures. wtop.com/business-money/2026…

Not every member of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington is a natural athlete, but that isn't stopping them from taking on the world of sports. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/gay-mens…

UKRAINE WAR: Ukraine’s Starlink satellite internet speeds have been restored after restrictions disrupted front-line military operations for more than a week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says. wtop.com/world/2026/10/ukrai…

Playing Wordle could help Fairfax County Public Schools reach its goal of having every student reading on grade level by the end of third grade. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/ho…

Two former Washington Spirit teammates competed in Season 39 of "The Amazing Race," CBS' reality competition show in which teams of two race around the world. wtop.com/local/2026/10/forme…

TRAFFIC ALERT: D.C.-area roadways will welcome traffic of a different kind this weekend as tens of thousands of runners flock to the region for the Marine Corps Marathon. wtop.com/transportation/2026…

In recognition of National Drug Takeback Day, everyone is being urged to take a look around the house and drop off any prescription drugs that are no longer needed. wtop.com/local/2026/10/check…

Who says ballet and Go-Go music don't mix? wtop.com/dc/2026/10/these-tw…

D.C. United is making a pitch to District officials to get in on the enthusiasm over soccer with a public-private partnership for improvements, such as a new roof at Audi Field. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/at-heari…

The world's first operational stealth combat aircraft is on display at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. wtop.com/local/2026/10/the-f…

After years of complaints and 68 crashes, Maryland highway officials are planning safety improvements at MD-108 and Village Center Drive in Olney. wtop.com/maryland/2026/10/af…

A nonprofit has returned millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants to Prince George’s County, Maryland, at the request of the county executive. wtop.com/maryland/2026/10/pr…

Rep. Steny Hoyer took office in the first few months of the Ronald Reagan administration, and over the course of 45 years he gained significant power and influence that could be felt throughout Maryland’s 5th District. Now that he’s retiring, residents of that district need to be prepared. wtop.com/elections/2026/10/g…

WTOP spoke with a local back-to-back Marine Corps Marathon champion about what to do leading up to the race to make sure you have the best day of running possible. wtop.com/local/2026/10/what-…