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Behind the $500M plan to bring ‘modern-day Roman baths’ to DC

Last month, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District had inked a deal with a company seeking to build a massive $500 million complex in the city. No, it’s not for a new Commander’s stadium or swanky hotel. The agreement is with an Austrian-based company that hopes to build an indoor spa and waterpark the…

Alfonso Ribeiro & Tom Bergeron

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Alfonso Ribeiro, who hosts PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” concert and fireworks in Washington D.C. next Tuesday for the Fourth of July. They also discuss his memories of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Dancing with the Stars.” After that, you’ll hear a bonus throwback…

Alfonso Ribeiro & Tom Bergeron

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Alfonso Ribeiro, who hosts PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” concert and fireworks in Washington D.C. next Tuesday for the Fourth of July. They also discuss his memories of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Dancing with the Stars.” After that, you’ll hear a bonus throwback…

Five For Fighting (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley catches up again with Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik, who performs live at The Anthem in D.C. on July 5. They discuss his biggest hits from “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” as well as his diehard passion for hockey and whether Alex Ovechkin can break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time…

Better News: The Fayetteville Observer charts new course with Black audiences

As a more than 200-year-old institution, The Fayetteville Observer hasn’t always done right by Black residents in its coverage area. Better News recently published a report about a new initiative at the Observer that uses partnerships and mobile newsrooms to help foster trust within the Black community and grow its audience. The Observer’s lead editor, Beth Hutson, and opinion…

Five For Fighting (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley catches up again with Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik, who performs live at The Anthem in D.C. on July 5. They discuss his biggest hits from “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” as well as his diehard passion for hockey and whether Alex Ovechkin can break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time…