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WTOP News: DC, MD and VA News

WTOP News: DC, MD and VA News

by Hubbard Radio, LLC

157 ratings
77 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 13, 2015
  • June 2, 2026

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Hubbard Radio, LLC
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Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates for D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Access live radio, exclusive stories, and receive customized alerts for breaking events. Report incidents and earn rewards for engagement.

✓Local news, weather, and traffic updates
✓Live 24/7 radio streaming
✓Customizable breaking news and weather alerts
✓Personalized traffic notifications
✓Save and share news stories
✓Earn rewards for engagement
✓Submit news tips and media
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of WTOP News. Based on 157 reviews and a 2.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 14 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great local news source
  • 👍Visually improved design (recent)
  • 👍Easy to listen to radio
  • 👍Landscape viewing finally added (recent)
  • 👍Good for CarPlay integration
  • 👍App fixed for 24-hour time format (recent)

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛App stops working after updates
  • 🐛Streaming audio inconsistent
  • 🐛Battery drain issues
  • 🐛Too many commercials
  • 🐛Ads masquerading as news
  • 🐛Notifications are spammy/unwanted
  • 🐛App doesn't fit screen properly (older)
  • 🐛Content not updated/recycling old news
  • 🐛Traffic and weather timing issues
  • 🐛Articles open outside app
  • 🐛App freezes or won't open
  • 🐛No landscape mode for iPad (historical)
  • 🐛Hourly news update hard to find
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What's New in WTOP News

3.1.3

June 2, 2026

We update our app regularly so we can make it a better experience for you. This version includes some bug fixes and overall performance improvements.

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This app dropped -15 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 6, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Frustrating

Cuts out for like 3-7 seconds every 5 min or so.
Scrampton PhilpotScrampton Philpot

App Stopped working with recent iOS update

This happened been a regular part of my morning routine for years. Recent iOS update now cause the app to display a white screen for a few seconds, and then close itself out.
iPhone 6 updated to 12.5.8. Worked beautifully through 12.5.7
Bob-FDBob-FD

Notifications

Do you send notifications? I have notifications toggled on in the app and in settings/notifications, but over years I have yet to see a WTOP notification.
212.10036212.10036

Needs dark mode

Save my eyes!!
W in bhamW in bham

Suddenly has stopped working

After using the app for years on multiple iPads, it stopped working a week ago without warning. No support to address the issue.
Lovell's reviewLovell's review
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

56 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

App stops working after iOS update

Bug

App stops working without warning

Bug

Notifications not received

Bug

Constant requests to turn on notifications

Bug

Too many commercials

Bug

Traffic and weather timing inaccurate

Bug

App shows old traffic feeds

Bug

Advertisements disguised as news

Bug

App sells user data (alleged)

Bug

Recycles old news as breaking news

Bug

Hourly news update difficult to find

Bug

Videos not playable in landscape

Bug

Back button scrolls incorrectly

Bug

Articles open outside app and don't load

Bug

App randomly restarts while listening

Bug

Wrong time and date in traffic report

Bug

App stops working for severe weather/live feed

Bug

Missing dark mode

Bug

App kicks back to home screen

Bug

Audio stopped working on iPad

Bug

App doesn't fit screen, covers status bar

Bug

Cannot use hamburger menu, search, or back arrows

Bug

Traffic map crashes app

Bug

Streaming audio inconsistent

Bug

News anchors give wrong time

Bug

Teaser story forgotten after commercial

Bug

Traffic notifications sent when turned off

Bug

App crashes and streaming not functioning

Bug

News feed not appearing

Bug

App freezes and won't open

Bug

App closes completely

Bug

CarPlay feature freezes

Bug

App crashes when trying to listen

Bug

Political notifications sent frequently

Bug

Perpetual loading screen

Bug

App unstable and crashes often

Bug

Cannot stream for more than 5-10 minutes

Bug

App goes blank and shuts down

Bug

Latest update causes app to shut down

Bug

App crashes on launch (historical)

Bug

App unresponsive task bar (historical)

Bug

App won't open, keeps crashing (historical)

Bug

App doesn't notify for actual news (historical)

Bug

App freezes up (historical)

Bug

App crashes when activating (historical)

Bug

White screen then blue screen with infinite load icon (historical)

Bug

App goes blank and shuts down (historical)

Bug

App crashes rather than opens (historical)

Bug

App crashes on launch (historical)

Bug

App works for at most a minute (historical)

Bug

App sends multiple political notifications (historical)

Bug

Audio stream doesn't work half the time (historical)

Bug

Perpetual loading screen, requires reboot (historical)

Bug

App crashes often (historical)

Bug

App goes completely non-functional (historical)

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Requested Features

17 requests

Dark mode

Feature

Landscape mode for iPad

Feature

Ability to select/zoom photos

Feature

CarPlay support

Feature

Fix notification requests

Feature

Fix traffic map crashes

Feature

Fix hourly news update accessibility

Feature

Fix ads masquerading as news

Feature

Fix traffic and weather timing

Feature

Fix articles opening outside app

Feature

Fix app freezing/not opening

Feature

Fix battery drain

Feature

Fix inconsistent streaming

Feature

Fix notification spam

Feature

Fix app not fitting screen

Feature

Fix content update issues

Feature

Fix landscape mode for iPad

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides local news, weather, and traffic updates specifically for the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. It includes original and exclusive stories from an award-winning news team, as well as live radio streaming.

How does the app help with traffic and weather information?

The app offers customized breaking news and weather alerts, along with highly personalized traffic updates for the D.C. region. You can set preferred locations for weather, receive customized weather alerts, and get notifications for major traffic incidents impacting your commute.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which allows for the content and features to be provided at no cost to the user.

What are the personalization features?

Users can sign up for customized alerts for breaking news, weather, traffic, mass transit, closings & delays, and sports & entertainment. You can also curate a personal reading list by saving articles of interest and easily share stories via email and social media.

Can I interact with the news team?

Yes, you can connect with the WTOP team by using the Feedback button to share messages, voice memos, photos, videos, and news tips directly with them. You can also report traffic incidents through the app.