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.” buff.ly/j0uxLo6
A multilevel parking garage in Crystal City, Virginia transformed into a bike racing course this February for the annual Garage Racing National Championships.
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.
We are now joined by Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti. He says it will be difficult to avoid a tax hike in this year’s budget. Chair de Ferranti says residents value great schools and services, and county officials are looking to preserve those.
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson is proposing a 15% tax on flushable wipes. “It may say flushable on your package, and it may get down the drain, but we know it’s causing backups in people's homes and apartment buildings.”
Rep. Vindman says President Trump initiated a war in Iran “without a clear plan” and says he’s worried it will become a quagmire, much like Iraq two decades ago.
We are now live on the Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi! We are now joined by U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman. Later, At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson and Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti will get behind the mic!
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Early voting begins today for a referendum that would allow Virginia to redraw its congressional districts. But the effort still faces possible legal hurdles. Plus, what's the latest on Maryland’s long-stalled effort to redraw their state’s map?
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.
