WTOP was established as a radio station in 1926 by the Independent Broadcasting Company, an association of nine washing machine dealers who wanted to increase sales by advertising. Over the years, ownership changed hands multiple times, culminating in the current owners, Hubbard Broadcasting, purchasing the station in 2011.Based in Washington D.C., WTOP covers a broad spectrum of news categories that include Local News, National News, Politics, Business, Entertainment, and Sports. They also report on happenings in the D.C. metropolitan area and have sections dedicated to lifestyle, traffic, and weather updates.One interesting fact: WTOP stands out with its unique "all-news" radio format. Instead of dividing the day into blocks dedicated to various formats like music, talk shows, and news, WTOP fills its broadcast day entirely with news programming. This makes WTOP one of the few radio stations in the U.S. that have adopted this intensive format, underscoring its commitment to providing constant news updates to its listeners.