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@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 19, 2026, 10:01 AM

DC’s Carter Barron Amphitheater welcomes back crowds after decade-long closure

wtop.comDC’s Carter Barron Amphitheater welcomes back crowds after decade-long closureMusic is returning to the historic venue, as organizers bring it back to life for three nights starting Thursday with the help of a temporary stage and some familiar local performers.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 19, 2026, 10:01 AM

Maryland schools chief calls dip in kindergarten vaccination rates ‘cause for concern’

wtop.comMaryland schools chief calls dip in kindergarten vaccination rates ‘cause for concern’Maryland’s State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright says as this school year begins, a drop in Kindergarten measles vaccination rates is raising red flags.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 19, 2026, 10:01 AM

Back to school: Hear from Frederick County Public Schools superintendent

wtop.comBack to school: Hear from Frederick County Public Schools superintendentHeading into the new school year, Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent Sarah Sirgo spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Maryland school system.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 19, 2026, 1:46 AM

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

wtop.comElection takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in FloridaIt was a mixed bag for incumbents in Florida’s primary Tuesday, where Republican-led redistricting efforts scrambled congressional maps.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 19, 2026, 1:16 AM

Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records during pandemic

wtop.comEx-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records during pandemicDr. David Morens is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 12 by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Greenbelt, Maryland.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 18, 2026, 2:16 PM

Prince George’s schools rally thousands of staff at back-to-school stadium event

wtop.comPrince George’s schools rally thousands of staff at back-to-school stadium eventPrince George’s County Public Schools employees turned the home of the Bowie Baysox into a back-to-school pep rally Monday.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 18, 2026, 11:31 AM

African American history museum on National Mall marks a decade with anniversary events

wtop.comAfrican American history museum on National Mall marks a decade with anniversary eventsThe Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10th anniversary with events, performances and community gatherings.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 18, 2026, 9:31 AM

Preserving Shakespeare: How DC’s Folger Library keeps 400-year-old volumes pristine

wtop.comPreserving Shakespeare: How DC’s Folger Library keeps 400-year-old volumes pristineIf you’ve ever wondered how historians and preservationists keep centuries-old books and plays looking pristine, look no further than D.C.’s Folger Shakespeare Library.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 18, 2026, 9:31 AM

DC-area schools crack national top 10 in new US News rankings

wtop.comDC-area schools crack national top 10 in new US News rankingsSchool Without Walls and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ranked among the nation’s top 10 high schools in new U.S. News rankings.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 18, 2026, 9:31 AM

Maryland motorcycle deaths reach 2025 total, prompting safety warning

wtop.comMaryland motorcycle deaths reach 2025 total, prompting safety warningMotorcycle deaths in Maryland have already matched last year’s total, prompting officials to urge drivers to slow down and watch for riders.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 14, 2026, 12:01 AM

Spanberger touts progress keeping insulin, prescriptions affordable during tour of Northern Va. health clinic

wtop.comSpanberger touts progress keeping insulin, prescriptions affordable during tour of Northern Va. health clinicVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is touting the progress the state has made in capping insulin costs and keeping prescription drugs affordable.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Aug 13, 2026, 1:31 AM

Man accused of filming himself stroking women’s hair on Metro train found guilty

wtop.comMan accused of filming himself stroking women’s hair on Metro train found guiltyBryan Betancur, who was pardoned for rioting at the Capitol, was found guilty of touching a woman’s hair on Metro while filming it and posting the video online.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Jul 15, 2026, 9:46 AM

Could extreme heat, data center demand prompt brownouts across DC region?

wtop.comCould extreme heat, data center demand prompt brownouts across DC region?As data centers and extreme weather events test the electrical grid, the possibility of a brownout in the D.C. region is unlikely, in part because of energy-saving programs.

@wtopnews.bsky.social Jul 9, 2026, 10:16 AM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

wtop.comBonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75Bonnie Tyler, the Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died. She was 75.

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