Bronze Bison Herd Charges Onto National Mall Outside Smithsonian
Three larger-than-life bronze bison now guard the National Mall side of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, lining the main entrance on raised plinths like an honor guard. The bull, cow and calf were installed the evening of March 18 and opened to public viewing on Thursday, March 19, creating a...
This DC women’s housing organization offers more than somewhere to live
Throughout March, WTOP is celebrating Women’s History Month. Join us on-air and online as we honor the achievements of women in the D.C. region. On a recent trip back to D.C., a woman who once lived at Thompson-Markward Hall returned with her 7-year-old son. She asked Executive Director Jennifer...
America’s Official Mammal, the Bison, Gets a Bronze Tribute for the Country’s 250th Birthday
KEARNEY, Mo. (AP) — The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America's 250th birthday celebration. Three bison statues cast in bronze have taken up a permanent display outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington. The pieces — which are larger than real-life bison — made...
Police: Maryland man pulls gun on D.C. parking enforcement officer over ticket
Anger over a ticket prompted a Maryland man to pull a gun on Washington D.C. parking enforcement officer.
5 suspected pipe bombs found in Fort Washington Park, US Park Police say
An investigation is underway after several suspected pipe bombs were found in Fort Washington Park on Sunday, according to the U.S. Park Police.
Midwest & Northeast Weather Whiplash: 70s, Severe Storms, Then Snow and Sharp Cooldown
New York, New York — A dramatic weather shift is set to impact the Midwest and Northeast, bringing a rapid swing from summer-like warmth to severe storms and even snow within just a couple of days. Meteorologists warn that this “temperature roller coaster” will create hazardous conditions across multiple...
One person found dead in Maryland, suspect arrested in Virginia
MARYLAND — Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in Charlotte Hall following a reported shooting in Charles County late Sunday night. According to authorities, officers, firefighters and EMS responded around 10:40 p.m. to the area of La Plata Road and Radio Station Road in La Plata for a...
This Weekend in Driving Dangerously – Friday, Saturday and Sunday (including one flipped.)
Yesterday there was a bashed up car in the early morning hours at 36th st NW and Davenport St NW. This morning’s crash took out a light pole at Connecticut Ave NW and Brandywine St NW. Front windshield intact but back glass gone – possibly they had to get...
Man found shot multiple times on Hartford Street in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot multiple times in the Southeast area on Sunday night. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers were called just before 9 p.m. on March 22 to the 2800 block of Hartford Street, SE, for a reported shooting.
Work to Begin Soon on GW Parkway in Alexandria
The National Park Service will begin lane closures the week of March 23 to resurface sections of the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Spout Run Parkway and Interstate 395 and between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and First Street in Alexandria, the park service announced Friday. The project is...
