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Voices of Wards 7 and 8: Honoring the women who make...

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2026/03/31

This month, Southeast D.C. leaders are thinking about notable women who may be overlooked, and whose contributions are not widely known.

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3:58

Debate grows over bill to let Maryland lawmakers hold...

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2026/03/31

A Maryland state senator says the proposal would make lawmaking more accessible — but critics warn it could create conflicts of interest.

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3:47

Get Out There: Cherry blossom treats

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2026/03/26

This week on Get Out There, we celebrate cherry blossom season by giving in to our sweet tooth!

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3:55

Postpartum depression often goes untreated in Black...

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2026/03/25

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. For Black mothers, the risk is higher, and support is harder to find. One Prince George’s County mom turned her own struggle into a lifeline for others.

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3:44

World Cup friendly gives D.C. area soccer fans a rare...

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2026/03/23

A high-profile international soccer match is coming to Landover as France and Colombia meet ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Broadcaster Jamie Watson says it carries real stakes, giving teams a final chance to make their case before roster decisions.

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3:54

Despite pressure campaign, Maryland’s most powerful...

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2026/03/23

Heavily blue Maryland looked like it would join the congressional redistricting fight on the side of Democrats. But one powerful state lawmaker is standing in the way.

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Virginia’s General Assembly passes legislation...

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2026/03/20

Virginia Mercury politics reporter Charlotte Rene Woods joins WAMU to discuss the slate of pro-maternal health and pro-family bills that passed the commonwealth's general assembly this year as part of the second round of so-called "Momnibus" bills.

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3:55

Get Out There: D.C.’s Environmental Film Fest

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2026/03/20

For this week's Get Out There, we take you to a city-wide festival showcasing environmental films from well known filmmakers, as well as indie-shorts that give rising talent their first taste of recognition.

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3:59

Trinity Rodman returns to the Spirit as her contract...

WAMU: Local News ·

2026/03/19

For at least three more seasons, Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman is here to stay. We look at the historic contract that kept her here, changing women's soccer.

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3:52

D.C. utility prices are soaring, reshaping local...

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2026/03/19

With affordability on the minds of just about every candidate running for office in D.C., contenders are scrambling to offer solutions, including the mayor’s race.

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3:51

‘Brain drain’ at NIH sparks fears about the long-term...

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2026/03/18

Thousands of scientists have left the NIH, raising concerns about the future of medical research and the nation’s ability to respond to public health crises.

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3:56

Photographer’s Notebook: This Virginia parking garage...

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2026/03/10

A multilevel parking garage in Crystal City, Virginia transformed into a bike racing course this February for the annual Garage Racing National Championships. According to one participant, “This is like racing in the rain on painted surfaces. It’s fast... it’s furious…it’s chaotic. It’s more fun than we should be allowed to have.”

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WAMU’s Week Ahead: Immigration legislation in...

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2026/03/09

This week WAMU will be checking in on the legality of a slate of bills to try and rein in ICE operatings in Maryland, the latest allegations of abuse and dysfunction at PIW, and we'll go along with photographer Tyrone Turner to a bike racing championship held in a parking garage.

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Get Out There: D.C. nonprofit asks ‘What’s Next?’

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2026/03/06

For this week's Get Out There, we're highlighting a speaker series that's bringing local residents and leaders from multiple fields together, East of The River.

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Where do redistricting efforts stand in Virginia and...

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2026/03/06

WAMU speaks to the Virginia Mercury's Markus Schmidt and Maryland Matters Bryan P. Sears about the status of attempts to redraw congressional maps in each state

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More Americans are expected to go uninsured in 2026....

WAMU: Local News ·

2026/03/04

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.

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3:58

She sealed her doors and kept lights off. Her Pepco...

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2026/03/02

Soaring electricity bills have left many Maryland residents demanding answers and relief. Experts cite a range of factors driving up energy prices.

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3:53

Get Out There: The politics of books

WAMU: Local News ·

2026/02/26

“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.

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When will the Potomac River be free of sewage?

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2026/02/25

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.

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Voices of Wards 7 and 8: What Black History Month...

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2026/02/24

February is Black History Month – which, for many longtime Black D.C. residents, is every month, and inextricable from D.C. history. In an already rapidly changing city now facing growing, unprecedented challenges to its local communities, economy, and autonomy, this year’s Black History Month has new weight for some residents.

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