WAMU: Local News

News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.

Episodes

‘Shocked!’: D.C. Catholics share their initial reactions to the first American pope

May 9, 2025 • 1 min

Priests and parishioners gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in downtown D.C. the afternoon of the announcement of Pope Leo XIV.

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WAMU’s Week Ahead: Travel disruptions in Northern Virginia, D.C. emergency rental assistance, EU Open House weekend

May 5, 2025 • 4 mins

Stories WAMU is following this week include a facelift to the Roosevelt Bridge, the REAL ID coming online at airports and Arlington National Cemetery, an emergency renting bill at the D.C. council and the EU open house weekend.

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‘The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue:’ A new book tracks the climate change on one Takoma Park block

May 4, 2025 • 3 mins

WAMU spoke to local environmentalist and author Mike Tidwell about his new book, "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street."

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Get Out There: Saturday, May 3 is D.C.’s event-topia!

May 2, 2025 • 3 mins

This week on Get Out There, we help you plan your perfect D.C. day, minute by minute.

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Black and Hispanic residents of Montgomery County still face significant health disparities, report shows

April 30, 2025 • 4 mins

Bethesda Today reporter Ginny Bixby talks about Montgomery County's recent health report and the disparities faced by Black and Hispanic residents.

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A new investigation details the moments before a mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport

April 29, 2025 • 4 mins

A new investigation by the New York Times takes a closer look at the events that led up to the deadly collision on January 29th.

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After a scathing rebuke, judge grants DOJ an extension in Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case

April 24, 2025 • 3 mins

A federal judge gave the Trump administration another week to answer detailed questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

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Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

April 23, 2025 • 4 mins

At the center of the case is the school system in Montgomery County, Md., the most religiously diverse county in the U.S., with 160,000 students of almost all faiths.

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Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum: Judges or school boards?

April 22, 2025 • 6 mins

At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.

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WAMU’s Week Ahead: Montgomery County parents at the Supreme Court, D.C. council considers budget, D.C. Film Festival returns

April 21, 2025 • 4 mins

Stories WAMU is following this week include a lawsuit by Montgomery County parents at the Supreme Court, the D.C. council considering big budget items and the return of the D.C. Film Festival.

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Listen: The pandemic really changed the way locals approach dating

February 8, 2022 • 4 mins

People say dating during the pandemic forced them to be upfront and intentional about their choices.

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Episodes

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‘The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue:’ A new book tracks the climate change on one Takoma Park block

Get Out There: Saturday, May 3 is D.C.’s event-topia!

Black and Hispanic residents of Montgomery County still face significant health disparities, report shows

A new investigation details the moments before a mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport

After a scathing rebuke, judge grants DOJ an extension in Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case

Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum: Judges or school boards?

WAMU’s Week Ahead: Montgomery County parents at the Supreme Court, D.C. council considers budget, D.C. Film Festival returns

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Popular Podcasts

‘Shocked!’: D.C. Catholics share their initial reactions to the first American pope

WAMU’s Week Ahead: Travel disruptions in Northern Virginia, D.C. emergency rental assistance, EU Open House weekend