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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How you can foster a pet for the holidays 14.12.2021 2:03

Alone this holiday season? The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has a way to keep you company. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

What does the future hold for DC's Trump Hotel? 12.12.2021 2:03

Will a Waldorf Astoria replace D.C.'s Trump International Hotel? WTOP’s Matt Small reports.

DC flight to LA diverted to Oklahoma due to unruly passenger 10.12.2021 1:55

New details today about the man taken into police custody after allegedly assaulting a flight attendant onboard what was supposed to be a nonstop flight from DCA to LAX last night. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

'We are not going to lose Silver Spring,' Montgomery County’s top prosecutor says 10.12.2021 1:41

Montgomery County's top prosecutor is speaking out following a rash of crimes in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Mother attacked in DC’s Eastern Market speaks out 09.12.2021 2:08

A D.C. mother attacked after leaving a gym class in Eastern Market Monday with her 5-year-old tells WTOP's Matt Small about the assault.

'Hanukkah Sessions' aim to rock your holiday 02.12.2021 1:46

Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl has a unique way of celebrating Hanukkah. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Woman says she was drugged at Frederick, Maryland bar 01.12.2021 1:50

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman says she was drugged at a Maryland sports bar. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

#GivingTuesday: What to know, how to help 30.11.2021 1:42

#GivingTuesday marks its tenth year today. WTOP's Matt Small highlights some D.C.-area charities that would welcome your support.

Katie Couric on bulimia and body image 30.11.2021 1:56

Katie Couric is sharing her struggles with bulimia and body image with Erin Washington's Squats and Margaritas podcast. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Some people wait all year for Black Friday. Are you one of them? 26.11.2021 2:40

The holiday shopping season is underway and retailers aim to get your business this Black Friday. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Father and son charged in Northern Virginia bank robbery 23.11.2021 2:02

A father-and-son duo involved in a weekend manhunt are now facing charges tied to a Leesburg bank robbery. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

An etiquette expert on Thanksgiving invitations and vaccines 18.11.2021 2:00

How should you deal with family and friends who may not be invited to Thanksgiving gatherings because they didn't get their vaccine shots? WTOP's Matt Small has more with an expert on etiquette.

How a Fairfax Co. school crafted an escape room to help students review old material 17.11.2021 2:01

Eighth graders at Luther Jackson Middle School in Fairfax County, Virginia, have something new to experience: an escape room. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Montgomery County schools investigating ‘serious incident’ at Wootton High 04.11.2021 1:58

An assault inside a high school locker room in Rockville. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Maryland's Montgomery Co. lifts indoor mask mandate 28.10.2021 1:44

Montgomery County, Maryland's indoor mask mandate has been lifted. WTOP’s Matt Small has details.

Maryland woman charged in Montgomery Co. hit-and-run 14.10.2021 2:04

A 24-year-old is recovering after being run over twice in North Bethesda by a black Nissan. The driver of that car is now out on bond. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

More details requested on DC pilot program supporting homeless residents 13.10.2021 2:03

Several D.C. lawmakers are calling for changes to how the city clears homeless encampments after an incident last week in which a homeless man was scooped up by a bulldozer during an encampment clearing operation. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Challenges facing Maryland's state parks 10.10.2021 1:54

State park leaders are telling Maryland lawmakers that their park rangers are overburdened. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Montgomery Co. schools roll out new approach to live instruction for quarantined elementary students 06.10.2021 2:08

Montgomery County Public Schools has begun offering more live instruction for elementary school students quarantined due to COVID-19. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Dave Chappelle raises money for DC high school on eve of new Netflix special 05.10.2021 2:03

Dave Chappelle came back to D.C. to raise money for his old high school and premiere a new comedy special. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Md. Democratic gubernatorial candidates address housing evictions 22.09.2021 2:21

Democrats hoping to be Maryland's next governor want the state to do more for people facing eviction. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Frederick Co. schools head 'deeply sorry' after kids rescued from trapped bus 02.09.2021 2:11

The superintendent of public schools in Frederick County, Maryland, is apologizing after first-responders rescued school bus riders stuck in yesterday afternoon's rising floodwaters. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Manslaughter charge for wanted Va. teenager who shot another teen in the face 20.08.2021 1:57

Ronnie Massey, 17, of Fairfax, Virginia, is wanted by Prince William County police following the death of another teen. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Fairfax Co. teachers call for FCPS vaccine mandate 19.08.2021 1:55

Public schools in Arlington, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, along with D.C., have already implemented vaccine requirements for teachers. A group representing Fairfax County teachers wants the same. Matt Small of WTOP News reports.

Flashing yellow signals come to I-270 ramps ahead of metering system 18.08.2021 2:08

Crews have begun turning on ramp metering signals along exits to I-270, in an effort to relieve traffic congestion along one of Maryland's busiest roads. WTOP's Matt Small reports.