Matt Small

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Matt Small is a journalist at WTOP News in Washington. At the AP for nearly 18 years, he contributed both on-air and to the wire. Matt is recognized by colleagues for his clever and thoughtful use of technology to gather and spread news and information.

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The Atlantis has launched in DC with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl at the controls 31.05.2023 1:29

Dave Grohl grew up in the D.C. area and last night the Foo Fighters' rocker went-back-in-time to open D.C.'s newest club The Atlantis. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Alexandria neighborhood makes Virginia group's list of 'most endangered historic places' 10.05.2023 1:51

A popular neighborhood in Northern Virginia has made a list of endangered spots across the state. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Montgomery Co. residents react to bill aimed at prohibiting police from stopping drivers for some minor traffic offenses 26.04.2023 2:15

A bill being considered in Montgomery County, Maryland, would limit police officers from making stops for certain minor traffic offenses. Dozens of county residents are sharing their thoughts. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

'Chemotherapy has extinguished the cancer cells': Maryland Rep. Raskin shares update in cancer battle 21.04.2023 1:33

Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, who has been fighting cancer since December, has his last chemotherapy treatment today. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Alexandria parents unite to fight drug use and overdoses in kids 20.04.2023 1:02

Drug use and overdoses in kids is a problem in communities across the U.S. WTOP's Matt Small reports the issue was front and center for parents last night in Alexandria, Virginia.

Earth Day 2023: How to celebrate and give back in the DC area 19.04.2023 1:40

Earth Day is this Saturday. WTOP's Matt Small has some ideas on how you can give back to the planet across the D.C. area.

A new survey shows many people are feeling lonely. Are you one of them? 05.04.2023 1:37

Feeling lonely? WTOP's Matt Small reports on a new survey that says you're not alone.

A new hospital in Fairfax County gets a green light from the state 30.03.2023 1:36

A planned hospital in the Franconia area of Fairfax County is moving ahead following approval by Virginia health officials. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Americans' faith in banks low after failures: poll 23.03.2023 1:45

Following some recent bank failures, how much faith do you have in yours? WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6 12.03.2023 0:49

Former Vice President Mike Pence's criticism of his former boss gets sharper. WTOP's Matt Small reports for CBS News.

That vague fee on your restaurant bill. Is it legit? 08.03.2023 2:03

Are you noticing more fees when you're eating out? WTOP's Matt Small with something for you to chew on.

Feathers ruffled after Bidens order the same dish at DC's Red Hen 02.03.2023 2:03

President Biden and the first lady recently went out to eat at D.C.'s Red Hen restaurant. What they picked from the menu has left some foodies with ruffled feathers. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Will the trial of an indicted Loudoun schools official be relocated? 23.02.2023 1:40

Can an indicted Loudoun County Public Schools spokesman get a fair trial in that same county? WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Behind closed doors: Which Maryland school system will review the content of nearly 3 dozen books? 15.02.2023 0:46

One Maryland school system's plan to privately hold meetings over the fate of 35 challenged library books can move forward. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Fired Loudoun schools head moves to have criminal charges tossed 26.01.2023 1:31

Scott Ziegler, the former superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools, goes to court this afternoon. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Kindness coaches wanted in Maryland's Frederick County 25.01.2023 1:29

Looking for work? WTOP's Matt Small reports that if you're kind and able to show kids how they can be as well, Maryland's Frederick County Public Schools wants to hear from you.

Why you should give a poop about World Toilet Day 18.11.2022 1:49

World Toilet Day is Saturday. WTOP's Matt Small lifts the lid on it.

Fairfax County homeowner shoots, kills intruder 10.11.2022 1:56

Police say a man has been shot to death after attacking a homeowner in Northern Virginia. WTOP's Matt Small reports it happened in Oakton.

Virginia mother indicted after 4-year-old dies from eating THC gummies 21.10.2022 1:47

A Spotsylvania County, Virginia mother has been indicted by a grand jury there following the death of her 4-year-old son. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Family members mourn death of Arlington pedestrian 11.10.2022 2:05

Three pedestrians were struck and killed in separate incidents across the D.C. area this past weekend. Now the family of one of them is speaking out. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Elton John honored at White House ahead of concert at Nationals Park 24.09.2022 2:23

Elton John is in D.C. He's performing tonight at Nationals Park. Last night he played the White House. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

DC, Maryland or Virginia: Where will a new FBI headquarters go? 24.08.2022 1:46

What's ahead for a new FBI headquarters? WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Fairfax Co. schools fires counselor convicted of 'solicitation of prostitution from a minor' 19.08.2022 1:59

A disturbing revelation leads to a D.C.-area school employee being fired. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Maryland’s clergy sex abuse investigation lacks results, survivors say 03.08.2022 2:12

Victims of clergy sex abuse in Maryland demand justice. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Man charged in fatal beating of homeless woman in Virginia 29.06.2022 1:37

A homeless woman died following a horrific beating earlier this month in Fairfax County, Virginia. Now a man is under arrest and facing charges. WTOP's Matt Small reports.