Former D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is trying to ramp up his campaign for mayor, amid growing concern from his supporters that he hasn't been visible enough in his first weeks in the race. buff.ly/BdbLdZs
Extreme winter cold and unsettled weather is affecting peak bloom this year. Last year, it fell a bit earlier, on March 28th.
It’s almost time for D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms to bloom! And now we know when to look out for peak bloom, when at least 70% of the trees along the Tidal basin are in bloom.
The National Park Service announced that this year's peak bloom will fall between March 29 and April 1.
Millions of Americans will see higher health insurance premiums. KFF Health News has tips for saving money on your plan and finding less expensive prescription options. buff.ly/AovMKPs
Soaring electricity bills have left many Maryland residents demanding answers and relief. Experts cite a range of factors driving up energy prices. buff.ly/sPXj6FA
We are partnering with @KFFHealthNews to explore what affordable options are available and we want to hear from you. Email us your experiences at news@wamu.org.
It means many are finding health insurance on their own for the first time this year -- and contending with significantly higher premiums on insurance marketplaces.
2025 was a historic year for job losses in the D.C. region, with more than 70 thousand federal workers laid off. Tens of thousands of positions were also cut in the private sector.
Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha says the council is considering legislation banning the county from issuing permits to a new Hyattsville ICE facility. "It’s our responsibility to fight & use every leverage point. We know [we] may end up in court, but that's what we need to do."
Alex Koma said it’s possible half a dozen candidates will make the ballot in the race to replace At-Large D.C. Councilmember Anita Bonds. The new ranked choice voting system will have a huge impact on that race, he says.
Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko is frustrated over legislation pushing for a casino in Fairfax County in the General Assembly. She says Fairfax residents don't want it.
"It’s a lot of energy focusing on something that doesn’t have any legs," she says.
We’re talking the DC tax mess and local elections on Politics Hour this week. Join us!
“We may not have the book you want, but we will have a book you need,” says one of the founders of Bol bookstore in Brookland. buff.ly/0Tgc4I6
We are live on the Politics Hour. First up, we have VA State Sen. Jennifer Boysko talking about eliminating data center tax breaks. Then, we will be joined by WAMU's Alex Koma & Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha.
Call in with your questions - 800-433-8850.
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The race to replace At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds could be the city's most unpredictable. Contenders are struggling to break out amid a huge field, and ranked choice voting could scramble the results.
For this month’s Voices of Wards 7 and 8, we spoke with Black D.C. residents who work, live, and play in Southeast D.C. on the importance of honoring Black History Month and the city’s history through self-care, self-education, and storytelling. buff.ly/jG1SEH7
You can join the conversation by commenting your questions below or calling in during the live show at (800)-433-8850.
Plus, WAMU's Alex Koma breaks down the latest in a wild D.C. election season.
VA State Sen. Jennifer Boysko explains why lawmakers are taking a hard look at data center tax breaks in budget negotiations.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Prince George's County leaders are trying to block an ICE detention center in Hyattsviille. Council Chair Krystal Oriadha joins to discuss.
A sewage spill has contaminated the Potomac River. Each year, nearly three times as much wastewater flows into the river from D.C.’s pipes. buff.ly/laUnhx6
In an email about student audition registration obtained by NOTUS, the ballet did not allude to the changing politics of the venue.
Over a decade after the opening of that first shop, some local coffee drinkers are watching their neighborhood Compass locations shutter.
WAMU All Things Considered host Tamika Smith spoke with Washington Post food reporter Tim Carman to learn what happened to the local chain. buff.ly/cJsFg9w
In 2014, former Marines Michael Haft and Harrison Suarez opened the first Compass Coffee cafe. In the years that followed, the coffee shops popped up all around D.C. and the surrounding suburbs.
VA House Del. Adele McClure of Arlington says she supports redistricting. She believes a recent court ruling halting a referendum on the issue won't stand. “I’m confident this will be overturned, and voters will get to decide this at the end of the day.”
Council Vice President Balcomb says Montgomery County is focused on attracting industries such as biotech and health care, which rely heavily on data.
“We can not put the genie back in the bottle in terms of the amount of data we use.”
On The Politics Hour, Montgomery County Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe says her data center proposal would restrict them to industrial-zoned areas.
"Data centers are nowhere in our county code. There are no restrictions or guidelines."
We are now live on the Politics Hour with Montgomery County Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe. Later, we talk with VA House Delegate Adele McClure and NBC 4 reporter Mark Segraves.
Tune in now to WAMU 88.5!
You can join the conversation by commenting your questions below or calling in during the live show at (800)-433-8850.
We’ll also be joined by Montgomery County Vice President Marilyn Balcombe to discuss data centers and Virginia House Delegate Adele McClure talks "Crossover Day."
