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80% 
Page quality
74% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
31% 
Server
83% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.04 s
File size
272.20 kB
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2360
Media files
56
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274 internal / 30 external

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WTOP | Washington’s Top News | DC, MD & VA News, Traffic & Weather
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Meta description
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WTOP delivers the latest news, traffic and weather information to the Washington, D.C. region. See today’s top stories.
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
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https://wtop.com/
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Language
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Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
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The average number of words per sentence of 6.67 words is low.
This page contains 2360 words. That's ok.
23.1% of the text are stop words.
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A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=1" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
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Empty bold or strong tags were found on this page.
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Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
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HTTPS
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Media list

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...-cmoplus-hwfallhealth-lapook-780x520.jpgHealth officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall.
...4/11/Graduation-Group-Photo-480x320.jpegGraduates hold their diplomas from the nonprofit Tzedek DC.
...OPIX_Tyson_Paul_Boxing_22904-480x320.jpgPromoter Nakisa Bidarian, center, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, steps in the way of Mike Tyson, left, after Tyson slapped Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
...ploads/2024/11/smith-preser--480x320.pngD.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith speaks at a press conference Friday afternoon to discuss the arrest of two teenage boys that allegedly committed a string of robberies in the city.
...021/10/GettyImages-649664148-480x320.jpgStudent crosswalk
...024/11/GettyImages-956468886-480x320.jpgElderly 95 years old woman sitting miserably at the table at home and counting remaining coins from the pension in her wallet after paying the bills.
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There are 154 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

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H2 County News
H2 DC nonprofit looks to empower city’s youth with financial literacy
H2 Whooping cough resurgence reported in DC region and nationwide
H2 DC-area nonprofit combines 2 policies that will give low-income families thousands per month
H2 4 DC groups get new funding to keep students safe while traveling to and from class
H2 Montgomery Co. teacher accused of selling fentanyl in fatal overdose case appears in federal court
H2 Alexandria’s incoming mayor set to make history as first Black woman to hold the office
H2 Inspector general finds US Park Police officers justified in 2017 shooting of unarmed driver Bijan Ghaisar
H2 Students sue George Mason after objecting to proposal to put tampons in male bathrooms
H2 1 killed, 3 injured in chain-reaction Capital Beltway crash
H2 Virginia Election 2024: Local city and county race results
H2 Maryland considers a full rebuild of the Bay Bridge, and you can give your input
H2 Maryland Election 2024: Local county race results
H2 Crash involving tractor trailer shuts down I-97 near Millersville
H2 Player of the Week: South River’s Jaden McDuffie
H2 Peele returns 2 interceptions for TDs, No. 25 Navy overpowers Charlotte 51-17
H2 Arlington Co. to hold final vote on whether to use sharpshooters to reduce deer population
H2 ‘That’s just amazing’: Dog adopted after 362 days at Arlington shelter
H2 Why have only two Virginia localities adopted ranked-choice voting?
H2 Virginia Election 2024: Local city and county race results Duplicate text
H2 Double the chances of your family surviving a house fire: Local fire departments urge checking smoke alarms this weekend
H2 More people aged 65+ face homelessness, Md. housing officials report
H2 Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shape
H2 Biden bound for Port of Baltimore to announce new spending for US ports
H2 Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanup
H2 Vince McMahon, embattled former CEO of WWE, sued for allegedly enabling sexual abuse
H2 Md. Democratic Party will spend thousands to target ‘extremist’ school board candidates
H2 Man shoots himself after police car chase near home where woman was found shot
H2 Crisscrossing the Chesapeake Bay without a bridge? Proposal for ferries might make it possible
H2 Arlington, Calvert counties top a ‘best digital counties’ list
H2 Maryland students charged with hate crime for actions including ‘Nazi salutes’
H2 Maryland Election 2024: Local county race results Duplicate text
H2 Charles Co. government at a crossroads ― and at an impasse
H2 Surviving cancer still often means death to your finances
H2 Man shoots himself after police car chase near home where woman was found shot Duplicate text
H2 Body of missing Md. 5-year-old boy found in pond
H2 Fairfax Co.’s Hayfield football team allowed to compete in the playoffs
H2 Man who killed friend, blinded another man in two Fairfax Co. shootings sentenced to life in prison
H2 Tired of guessing if there will be spots at Northern Va. commuter lots? This new app tells you
H2 George Mason U. offers forensic science training at ‘body farm’ that could solve future cases
H2 Fairfax Co. new emergency room unit aims to better help those in a mental health crisis
H2 Federal prosecutors drop gun conspiracy charges against Frederick County sheriff
H2 Educators in Frederick Co. honored as heroes for saving a baby’s life
H2 Gun dealer indicted with Frederick Co. sheriff found not guilty in machine gun plot
H2 Tractor-trailer overturns, spilling beer cans on I-70 in Frederick Co.
H2 Md. Democratic Party will spend thousands to target ‘extremist’ school board candidates Duplicate text
H2 Howard Co. police: +10,000 stolen construction tools recovered in theft scheme to be auctioned off
H2 Maryland Election 2024: Local county race results Duplicate text
H2 Howard Co. father who built go-kart track on property is at the center of controversy over whether he can keep it
H2 ‘It is of great significance’: First day of Hindu festival Diwali kicks off in DC
H2 More than 40 people taken to hospital with food poisoning symptoms in Jessup
H2 Friends say it was a ‘ridiculous idea.’ That didn’t stop these students from trying to make Loudoun Co. cleaner and greener
H2 Despite parents’ concerns, Loudoun schools staff recommends keeping elementary bell time the same
H2 Loudoun Co. could lower rates on car tax, eliminate vehicle license fee
H2 Formal cellphone policy vote by Prince William Co. School Board expected on Dec. 4
H2 Calling all Potterheads! Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is now open in Leesburg, Va.
H2 Montgomery Co. teacher accused of selling fentanyl in fatal overdose case appears in federal court Duplicate text
H2 Why your phone, electric razor and lawnmower could pose a safety threat
H2 Community organizations donate $7K reward to help solve 3 antisemitic graffiti cases in Montgomery Co.
H2 Montgomery Co. man arrested on multiple counts of rape, sex abuse of three girls
H2 Children’s Inn at NIH breaks ground on project to make room for more families
H2 Prince George’s Co. animal shelter resumes dog adoptions after 2-day suspension due to outbreak
H2 Prince George’s Co. responders, community members push for different approach to fire and EMS shortage
H2 Prince George’s Co. passes bill creating new short term rental database
H2 Former Prince George’s County Council member sentenced to 1 year for felony theft scheme, perjury
H2 Bats, rodents, roaches: Maryland’s top prosecutor goes after apartments where tenants describe deplorable conditions
H2 Growing up instead of across: Prince William Co. opens first ever commuter garage
H2 Red Lobster and TGI Fridays are closing. Here’s what’s moving in
H2 Baking memories together: Woodbridge mom creates sweet traditions with new cookbook
H2 ‘From a landfill to a landmark’: Rose Gaming Resort Casino is now open in Northern Virginia
H2 New Haymarket, Virginia, mayor Tracy Lynn Pater talks about her priorities
H2 Cockfighting ring shut down in Northern Virginia
H2 Loudoun Co. to vote on starting commuter bus service from exurbs, aims to get 98,000 cars daily off roads
H2 Abortion remains top issue in Virginia’s most competitive US House race
H2 NWS confirms tornadoes in Stafford, Loudoun as Debby swept across Northern Virginia
H2 Truck carrying 40,000 pounds of beer goes up in flames on I-95 causing delays in Stafford Co.
H2 DC nonprofit looks to empower city’s youth with financial literacy Duplicate text
H2 DC-area nonprofit combines 2 policies that will give low-income families thousands per month Duplicate text
H2 4 DC groups get new funding to keep students safe while traveling to and from class Duplicate text
H2 Climate change activist gets 2 years in prison for dumping red powder on Constitution display
H2 Two teens arrested in string of DC robberies that left man dead
H2 Sign up for or manage your WTOP email subscriptions
H3 Whooping cough resurgence reported in DC region and nationwide Duplicate text
H3 Building a future for DC’s youth — one dollar at a time
H3 Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype
H3 Two teens arrested in string of DC robberies that left man dead Duplicate text
H3 4 DC groups get new funding to keep students safe while traveling to and from class Duplicate text
H3 DC-area nonprofit combines 2 policies that will give low-income families thousands per month Duplicate text
H3 Montgomery Co. teacher accused of selling fentanyl in fatal overdose case appears in federal court Duplicate text
H3 Climate change activist gets 2 years in prison for dumping red powder on Constitution display Duplicate text
H3 Fairfax County high school football team allowed to compete in the playoffs
H3 Man who killed friend, blinded another man in two Fairfax Co. shootings sentenced to life in prison Duplicate text
H3 Three more college students charged with hate crimes after assault in Maryland
H3 Suspension on long-term care insurance enrollments will last until at least 2026 Federal News Network
H3 How to use the Google Chrome Task Manager
H3 Prince George's Co. animal shelter resumes dog adoptions after 2-day suspension due to outbreak
H3 Why your phone, electric razor and lawnmower could pose a safety threat Duplicate text
H3 Union Station, other northeastern rail projects getting $1.5 billion federal funding boost
H3 Why your phone, electric razor and lawnmower could pose a safety threat Duplicate text
H3 Did you know DC has a second Washington Monument underground?
H3 DC Council member Trayon White to face trial in January 2026
H3 Commanders, Wale team up to host Prince George’s Co. football clinic
H3 FBI agents from the DC area donate 2K books to DC school
H3 Calling all Potterheads: The Forbidden Forest Experience is now open in Leesburg
H3 Family of 6 flees to safety from fire that destroys Montgomery Co. house
H3 National Museum of American Jewish Military History helps hospitalized Veterans
H3 How the DC area is celebrating Veterans Day
H3 Vets visit monuments and memorials built in their honor
H3 2 years after teen was shot in Prince George’s Co., police go door to door seeking answers
H3 Montgomery College celebrates first-generation students
H3 Several teenagers arrested in what Fairfax County police call ‘brazen’ crime spree
H3 WTOP's spreading holiday joy and cash -- and you can win $100 or $2,500
H3 Growing up instead of across: Prince William Co. opens first ever commuter garage Duplicate text
H3 $1.5 billion federal funding boost aids Union Station in DC's 'once-in-a century investment'
H3 Federal Executive Forum Defense and Homeland Cloud Computing in Government Progress and Best Practices 2024
H3 Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
H3 HISP deep dive: Elevating federal digital services | Download now
H3 ‘Just pure uncertainty:’ Md., Va. small businesses are hopeful and fearful ahead of Trump’s second term
H3 Washington Spirit carries momentum, sellout crowd to NWSL semifinals vs. Gotham
H3 Virginia woman arrested for impersonating nurses at several LA hospitals
H3 Commanders have issues on each side of the ball after losing back-to-back games to fall to 7-4
H3 Friends say it was a 'ridiculous idea.' That didn't stop these students from trying to make Loudoun Co. cleaner and greener
H3 Tips for getting through the airport quickly during hectic holiday travel
H3 Community organizations donate $7K reward to help solve 3 antisemitic graffiti cases in Montgomery Co. Duplicate text
H3 What Trump’s second term could mean for the future of reproductive rights in the DC area
H3 DC residents, businesses sound off on proposed Capital One Arena deal
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H3 Alexandria's incoming mayor set to make history as first Black woman to hold the office
H3 'Body farm' at GMU could help solve future homicides, missing person cases, forensic experts say
H3 To avoid premature death, fitness is more important than losing weight, new research finds
H3 The 25 best holiday markets across the DC area
H3 Skate on! 15 ice skating rinks in DC area
H3 VIDEOS
H3 This WTOP Beer of the Week hails from Massachusetts but has New Zealand features
H3 This is how much you need to earn to afford a house in the US
H3 President Biden attends Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
H3 PHOTO GALLERIES
H3 Celebrating Veterans Day in the DC area
H3 2024 Pet of the Week
H3 2024 celebrity deaths
H3 ENTERTAINMENT
H3 From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers
H3 WORLD
H3 Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
H3 VIRGINIA
H3 CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia
H3 Sponsored
H3 The Greater Washington Partnership refreshes its transportation blueprint
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H3 Enter the Ledo Team Pizza Party Giveaway!
H3 Click here to learn more about the WTOP App!
H3 WTOP Interviews and Links
H3 Enter for your chance to win the WTOP Free Lunch Friday Contest for friends and family!
H3 Listen live to WTOP so you never miss a moment
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12 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
There are too many external links (30) on this page.

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/health-fitness/2024/11/a-whoo...Whooping cough resurgence reported in DC region and nationwide
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/montgomery-county/2024/11/mon...Montgomery Co. teacher accused of selling fentanyl in fatal overdose case appears in federal court November 15
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