Stephen Hammond volunteers at Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. It's also the property where his ancestors, the Syphaxes, were once enslaved.

“I’m from South Texas so we have a lot of Black cowboys and cowgirls at home where we’re from. It’s cool to show people something that they don’t see everyday that we are fortunate enough to grow up with,” said Cowgirl Krishaun Adair.

D.C. - area hospitals will continue to conserve their IV supplies as the Baxter facility is repaired following Hurricane Helene.

Chef Cris Comerford reflects on her career as the White House executive chef -- a position she compares to managing a baseball team.

These voters say they feel abandoned by both major parties amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Anika Hobbs wants you to “find your niche here.”

Getting professional help in a mental health crisis is crucial and potentially life-saving. But sometimes it can have unwanted outcomes, like involuntary hospitalization.

Local author Lauren Woods wants to bring the literary vending machine concept, seen throughout Europe and Japan, to D.C.

Illegal cannabis shops have been caught selling DMT, mushrooms and other drugs.

CNN revealed Alsobrooks received improper property tax benefits on homes she owns.

Art All Night takes over the entire city each fall. But the arts festival carries a special meaning for one Southeast D.C. neighborhood.

What we’re hearing at the polls and from the candidates.

How do you identify a crisis? And how should you respond?

'The People's House' features models of White House rooms and plenty of history, roughly 150 yards away from the real-life executive mansion.

On Saturday, the once wildly popular alt-rock festival returns to the District after a 13-year hiatus.

Brain training exercises and newly approved FDA medications prove successful against the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms.

D.C. Theatre Week is right around the corner, offering discounted tickets at dozens of local theater companies, a launch event, and more.

The Sense of Tumor comedy show is an annual fundraiser hosted by comedians living with cancer, in remission, or acting as caregivers.

National Hispanic Heritage month is just around the corner, and the D.C. region will mark the occasion with festivals, music, food, and more.

Virginia schools are banning cell phones in the classroom -- can it improve teen mental health?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins drew on his youth spent in D.C. and Maryland for his play coming to Woolly Mammoth Theatre this month.

“If you’re paddling with your friends, that’s kayaking. But if the purpose of your paddle is to pull trash, that’s trashyaking,” says Kent Fothergill.

A look at some non-traditional yoga (trap yoga, for example) and other self-care practices that are popular around the D.C. area.

Ward 8’s beloved councilmember, Trayon White, could be convicted on bribery charges. But some residents don’t want White’s mistakes to define him – or the future of their community.

Junior docents at Gadsby's Tavern Museum recite facts on the tavern's most famous guests and ghost stories.

Both political parties are touting ‘energy’ in Virginia, which has a Senate race and two open congressional seats on the ballot.

Starting at 9am on Saturday, bibliophiles will get the chance to peruse the festival's offerings, get books signed by their favorite authors, and listen in to book talks with the writers themselves.

WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi discusses the latest developments in the situation involving D.C. Councilmember Trayon White.

Experts stress the need for greater communication between parents and medical providers to combat vaccine misinformation.

The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced the charges in a criminal complaint Monday.

Restaurant deals, improv, and stand-up in the park: Here are some weekend events worth checking out.

A tracking map from the CDC indicates that the West, Midwest and South have the highest levels of spread while the D.C. region continues to track upwards.

The region is now part of the National Zoning Atlas, a compilation of zoning restrictions across the country.

The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project hosted an event marking the 125th anniversary of the lynching of Benjamin Thomas.

The tiny museum in Bowie, which preserves the history of broadcast media, is celebrating a big milestone.

Alexandria's 15th annual Sidewalk Sale will bring more than 60 independent boutiques to the streets of Old Town all day Saturday.

The day-long event has panel conversations among educators, law enforcement, leaders and medical experts to discuss issues facing schools this year.

D.O.L.L.S. & Dreams started out as a simple mentoring program for girls. Seven years later, the nonprofit has touched the lives of thousands of kids in the District.

Howard University, Kamala Harris’ alma mater, could become the first historically Black college and university to boast a presidential alum. Three students tell WAMU what it means for them and their communities.

Angela Lee Gieras comes to D.C. from Kansas City Repertory Theatre, which she led for a decade.

Kathleen Foster, a former school teacher, is a Phillips Educator, leading groups of different ages through the Phillips Museum.

This week on Get Out There, we're getting you ready for fair season.

"It's really moving to see some of the epitaphs that people put on the stones. They really love their pets," says James Nolan, who oversees Aspin Hill Memorial Park.

With half a century of service under her belt, Donna DeCorleto is still answering tourists' questions at the Smithsonian Call Center.

There are almost too many options for what to do around the D.C. region this weekend, and the forecast looks pleasant.

In the 1920s, D.C. was one the nation's hubs for jazz. A century later, here's a look at the jazz venues keeping the spirit of Black Broadway alive.

If implemented, Project 2025 would include a major overhaul of the federal government, potentially replacing tens of thousands of civil servants with political appointees.

Deadheads are everywhere — yes, even in buttoned-up Washington.

New research shows the cooling effect trees can have on cities.

Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey (D) says that national name recognition is a main reason why Vice President Harris is the best choice for democrats now.

Before Kendell Charles got really into contemporary art, he was climbing the ranks at a bank. He came to Glenstone to escape.

The Republican National Convention is over. WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi tells us what local officials are saying, and doing in the wake.

In a five-day trial, nine residents presented their case for why the county's decision to end single-family-only zoning was flawed.

The majority of nursing homes nationwide aren't fulfilling federally recommended staffing standards. D.C. is bucking the trend, with 7 out of 10 meeting the standards.

Had things gone her way, National Air and Space Museum volunteer Mary Dominiak would have been an astronaut.

With the heat index regularly passing 100 degrees in D.C. this summer, we discussed some clever ways to enjoy the water around the region.

If you’re not among the 1.8 million D.C.-area residents who are traveling this week, you’re probably looking for local things to do on July Fourth. Here's a helpful guide to get you started.

JD Spain, Sr. on his win in the Democratic primary for Arlington County Board. Plus, the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel's Vanessa Natale and Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker weighing in on the John Falcicchio investigation.

Have you ever wanted to visit every neighborhood in D.C.? That’s what writer and social media consultant Austin Graff did over the course of two years

One in 10 LGBTQ youth attempted suicide last year -- SMYAL explains how to best support those in need.

Author Kevin Flynn's new fictional crime thriller is drawn in part from his experience working as a prosecutor for the Department of Justice.

Data from the CDC showed in 2022, there were 328 cases of Lyme disease in Montgomery County,compared to 14 recorded cases in 2021. And there were 49 in Prince George’s County in 2022. That number was zero in 2021.

This week on Get Out There, we're celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

On Juneteenth, an event at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum was particularly jubilant.

Award-winning actress, author, and producer Taraji P. Henson on growing up in Maryland, her relationship with her grandmother, and her debut children's book.

Local business owners and tourism experts explain the "panda-monium" that is unique to the D.C. area.

A group of D.C. high school students competed in the National History Day Competition with a film all about D.C.'s Metro.

At the Kennedy Center, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, now in its 43rd season, will present "Portraits," a project four years in the making.

Food and Friends now serves 5000 people living with chronic illnesses across the region with medically tailored food.

Ashley Iman shows educators how to approach talkative Black girls in a way that allows them to express and embrace their intelligence.

This week on Get Out There, it's all about spoken word.

BOLD Yoga owner Charnal Chaney says. "I know I can’t save the world, but at least I can start creating safe spaces for us to talk about the violence."

Kaine reflects on his lifelong love of nature and his three-decade career in politics in his new book Walk, Ride, Paddle.

The traveling "Undesign the Redline" will be on display at the Cleveland Park Library through July 11.

LGBTQ Pride month is just around the corner. This week on Get Out There, we're getting you prepped.

Grace Caulfield has been working in veterans services for 25 years. She says therapy is still the best treatment option as many new drugs become available for vets.

Summer in D.C. often means a lineup of popular music festivals and concerts around the D.C. region.

The two day competition also acts as a reunion of sorts for the arborists who participate.

Advocates say the program, which faces cuts in Mayor Muriel Bowser's budget, is vital for the city’s at-risk students and families.

Nearly 100 hourly employees — roughly half the Glenstone workforce — would be represented by the union.

The beloved local blog is celebrating with a quinceañera bash. Blogger Maria Helena Carey joins us to discuss the party and her favorite Capitol Hill spots.

D.C. police had previously held off on arresting protesters, saying that the encampment and all its protest activities were peaceful.

There are plenty of fancy Mother's Day brunches out there. Here are a few other ways to celebrate mom.

The region received a failing grade and has the second most ozone pollution in the Mid-Atlantic.

WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi discusses student protests over the war in Gaza and other top stories from this past week.

D.C. has faced several lawsuits in recent years for allegedly failing to provide special education. Why is this lack of access so persistent?

Colin Winterbottom once pored over spreadsheets in an windowless office. At Artomatic, he's turned it into an exhibit of his best photography.

Kojo Nnamdi joined Morning Edition on WAMU for a look at some of the week's top stories.

Health experts stress the need to improve vaccination efforts.

The emergency legislation would provide financial support for 15,000 workers.

The report states housing policies in D.C. need to prioritize Black women and birthing people.

Kojo Nnamdi joins Esther Ciammachilli on most Fridays to discuss some of the week's top stories.

Worshippers living with chronic illnesses, or women who are menstruating, pregnant, or nursing are offered exemptions.

Interviews about the D.C. riots that followed Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968 inspired three new plays.

Daryl Davis says it all starts with a conversation between two people trying to find common ground.

123 Andrés crafts and performs songs for kids with melodies that work in both English and Spanish.

Thomas "Kokamoe" Goode can barely walk down the street without fans shouting his name or asking for a selfie.

Heart disease kills millions of Americans every year. During American heart health month, experts are raising awareness about the "silent killer."

Beatles historian Bruce Spizer takes us back 60 years ago, when The Beatles performed for 8,000 screaming fans at the Washington Coliseum.

The D.C. Council voted in favor of the bill. It's the first of two votes to advance the legislation.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe recounts her time at Howard University and how her experience at the District's largest HBCU informed her new book of essays.

Now that the public health emergency has ended, Medicaid enrollment is no longer automatic.

The Democratic governor delivered a 16-bill legislative package outlining his priorities.

Last year’s data revealed roughly 9,000 people were experiencing homelessness– an 18% increase from 2022.

State Senate President Bill Ferguson and House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones sat down with Maryland Matters to give an overview of the session.

Approximately 138,000 SNAP recipients were supposed to a 10% increase to their monthly benefit at the start of 2024.

Some remains are still held at a storage facility in Suitland, Maryland.

Some of the best Sichuan cuisine in the city, a beloved home of Drag Story Hour, and more closed this year.

Forests are failing to regenerate, which could lead to "widespread forest loss" in the region in the coming decades.

George Mason University's Terry Clower has questions about the new home for the Caps and Wiz in VA.

Although men account for the majority of infections, congenital syphilis cases dramatically increased in the last decade.

As one of the best amateur featherweight boxers in the United States, Jahmal Harvey will have a literal Olympian task at the 2024 summer games in Paris.

D.C. officials believe Virginia's deal could still fall apart. But Mayor Muriel Bowser is preparing for a downtown without the teams nonetheless.

Some workers have seen their wages increase thanks to a ballot initiative D.C. voters passed last year. Still, they worry about full implementation if it means people stop tipping.

Nearly one in five patients had to travel out of state for abortion care in the first half of 2023.

Much of the D.C. region has been recovering from a drop in childhood vaccinations during the pandemic. But rates in the District remain below national averages.

A Washington Post investigation reveals the troubled history of one midwife in the D.C. region.

More than 82,000 residents – 12% of the city’s population – do not have stable housing, the overwhelming majority of those Black and Hispanic households, a new report found.

For more than 10 years, the Jerusalem Youth Chorus has brought Palestinian and Israeli youth together in song and peace-building.

As Maryland rolls out the 2021 landmark education reform law, many administrators are unsure what the plan means for their schools.

The center's more than 160 artists are eager for answers that could come out of a City Council meeting in December.

Dr. Griffith says watching the Israel-Hamas war unfold on social media is taking a mental health toll even on those far from the conflict, especially kids and teens.

The decision to move FBI Headquarters follows more than a decade of debate between Maryland and Virginia.

Key wins in Northern Virginia races helped the Democrats keep a majority in the state Senate and flip the House of Delegates.

The Israel-Hamas war brings attention to the importance of interfaith work by local leaders.

D.C.'s iconic pandas are leaving the National Zoo, headed back to China. Some experts say the panda program is a victim of deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China.

The facility, also called a stabilization center, is near Union Station and designed to be an alternative to the emergency room for people undergoing a substance use crisis.

Two Maryland residents whose family members were killed in Gaza face communication blackouts and poor connections as they try to receive news from loved ones.

One woman hopes that her late father will enjoy the flowers she bought for him this Día de los Muertos.

In the final week of the race, Democrats and Republicans in this contested part of Northern Virginia are making their final pitch to voters.

After two years of providing shower access and more, The Neighborhood Well looks to expand to D.C.

These quirky dogs transitioned from the racetrack to lives of leisure in the D.C. region — and their owners have formed a massive group chat.

Health care providers say they're struggling with not having enough time to provide quality patient care.

Thanks to this class at 21 DC Public Schools kids don't just eat their vegetables --- they love them.

New technology is making environmentally friendly farming practices easier at a farm in Northern Virginia.

Opening weekend includes a real-life tattoo artist offering "flash tattoos," and a chance to explore the museum's expanded galleries.

Early diagnosis is shown to drastically improve survival rates. 

We take a look back at some of the week's top stories with Kojo Nnamdi.

From paranormal stage productions in D.C. to award-winning haunted trails in Maryland, there are plenty of ways to get spooked this Halloween season.

Lawmakers hope the laws will improve access to critical services.

The students created a podcast this summer about community issues they care about, including plans for Langston Boulevard and restorative justice for youth.

The redevelopment of Kenilworth Courts was supposed to bring jobs and peace to the residents who have long called the public housing complex home. But it didn't go as planned.

WAMU general assignment reporter Colleen Grablick shares the best times and places to catch a glimpse of the changing trees in the region.

Workers are demanding pay increases and a fix to short staffed facilities.

Crowded roads make for slower and more crowded buses, and Metro's financial woes might make some solutions out of reach.

There's a tiny baby Allen's swamp monkey at the National Zoo, and humans have been hand-rearing him for the past month.

For some locals, insurance codes, supply issues, and canceled appointments are features of a new privatized vaccine system.

JoAnn Hill joined WAMU to discuss her latest book, "DC Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Washington, DC's Hidden Treasures."

MPD interim chief Pamela Smith met with D.C. lawmakers Wednesday for a confirmation hearing.

At Goddard Space Flight Center, some Latinos are crucial to NASA's missions of research, space discoveries, and launching the latest mission to the moon.

Due to D.C.'s non-statehood status, a shutdown would have particularly troublesome impacts on the city.

Residents in Maryland can receive prenatal care, as well as access to dental, mental health care, prescription drug services without copays, and more.

"These are my roots. It will mean the world to me to be able to build something in my hometown," says Eamoni Collier of Urban Garden Brewing. 

A provision that would allow police to randomly search anyone on parole for a gun conviction has already received pushback from advocates, lawyers, and some judges who say it might be unconstitutional.

“I think the numbers of overdoses that we've seen in the District the number of overdose fatalities that we've seen in the District, the increasing number of children who have been overdosing calls for this moment to be elevated.”

Residents in Maryland can receive prenatal care, as well as access to dental, mental health care, prescription drug services without copays, and more.

Theatre Week is back again this month, offering discounted tickets and behind-the-curtain access to local productions.

Black-owned businesses account for less than half of H Street businesses with active liquor licenses, but accounted for a majority of protests the ANC or neighbors filed against licenses in the last five years.

Due to a nursing shortage, school nurses will work under a new “cluster” model, serving multiple schools. DC Health says it's a necessary short-term solution.

While climate change is worsening these disparities, it did not create them.

With nearly all members hailing from Latin America, Cumbia Heights has been electrifying D.C.'s music scene with their highly danceable, neo-cumbia sound.

The tech entrepreneur and philanthropist has a plan for global women’s soccer domination.

In nine months, this pilot program served more than 3,000 low-income seniors. It will operate for a total of five years.

The Automobile License Plate Collectors' Association has been around for nearly 70 years, and a new generation of collectors are cropping up

The Kennedy Center will host "Funny Arabs" at the Millennium Stage on Saturday, September 9th at 6 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are already live.

School staff at Innovation Elementary are focused on creating a brand new school community -- and keeping students in school.

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners are elected by their neighbors to be the eyes, ears, and voices of their communities, but many say they lack formal authority and resources for the task.

For the D.C. Fire and EMS band (known locally as Heat Stroke), playing funky go-go covers goes hand-in-hand with serving the public.

As the opioid crisis continues, the Alexandria Health Department is training staff at restaurants to use the naloxone nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses.

Volunteers at the Humane Rescue Alliance allege that dogs live in their own filth, sometimes staying in their kennels for the better part of several days.

This week, it's all about Ethiopian food.

A new book examines the effects of ride-hailing on city streets, the transportation network, and workers.

A hot, sticky night camping in the Virginia Piedmont — and marveling at shooting stars.

We're seeing the first substantial increase in transmission in months. But tracking the virus looks different these days.

"I'm like, why don't people get it? I said, 'Can we just hold up the mics to the people and let them talk for themselves?'" 

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White says it might be time to call on the National Guard to help curb deadly violence in the District.

In recent years, many Black Americans, like restaurant owner Tiara Darnell, have made the decision to leave the United States for countries such as Mexico, which some have called Blaxiting.

This week on Get Out There, it's all about the Women's World Cup.

What's it like working on runway repaving when you've got thousands of travelers depending on you?

The pro-housing group (YIMBY stands for 'Yes In My Backyard') is just two years old, but it’s already seen success — and there are big plans for the future.

A recent analysis found pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million.

"D.C. has always been a good town for subcultures." Locals have cultivated the Burning Man spirit here in the Washington region.

Former president Donald Trump appeared in federal court in D.C. Thursday for his third arraignment in 2023.

The local comedy scene is especially welcoming to hobbyists and newcomers, says local writer and sometimes comic Jessica Goldstein.

What does it taste like? Is it actually a sustainable choice? We answer these and other questions after talking to experts and trying the futuristic food.

As D.C. records its highest numbers of fatal overdoses, advocates are pushing leaders to invest in holistic harm reduction.

We check in with WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi for a look back at some of the week’s top stories.

The Mubadala Citi Open will feature 18 of the top 30 tennis players in the world, all competing in Rock Creek Park.

Clarke has won over riders and public officials alike during his first year leading Metro, but navigating a budding budget crisis will test his leadership in year two.

After years of advocacy from local history buffs, D.C. is moving towards building a new D.C. Archives building to hold hundreds of thousands of historic government documents.

D.C. area residents are adjusting to a new normal for the summer, and perhaps beyond.

Rents are high, inventory is stagnant, and dozens of people say they've spent months getting scammed, out-bidded, and ghosted by brokers and property managers alike.

Amid a staffing crisis and overcrowding, advocates say youth have been confined to their cells for as many as 23 hours out of the day.

We check in with WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi for a look back at some of the week’s top stories.

Fans say it's about more than winning. This is a chance to bring pride back to the Commanders' community.

The Linden Oak was one of the oldest and largest trees in Maryland. Now, a local artist will carve the wood for a public sculpture.

We speak with Prince George’s County adults and experts about the history of racial barriers to swimming.

The theater company converted a vacant D.C. storefront into a dive bar where audiences can purchase drinks and listen to a live band.

This week on Get Out There, it's all about Broccoli City Festival.

Biden's student loan forgiveness program would have been transformative for some D.C. area borrowers. Now, they're back to paying their debts for years to come while also navigating the region's high cost of living.

The bill will expand pre-trial detention of those accused of violent crimes, make it illegal to fire a weapon in public, and make it easier to extradite people wanted on misdemeanor charges.

Fletcher's Cove is popular for fishing American shad, largemouth bass, and catfish. But for some immigrants, it's about much more than finding fish.

"One with Eternity" has drawn nearly half a million visitors throughout its historic run. Hirshhorn Museum leaders discuss what comes next.

The suit alleges that police response endangers rather than helps individuals in crisis, and violates the Americans with Disabilites Act.

D.C.-based author Cheryl A. Head's latest novel is titled "Time's Undoing."

Ward 2 is finally set to receive its own iteration of a family homeless shelter  – if lawmakers decide not to stand in the way.

Many who enjoyed uninterrupted coverage due to COVID emergency provisions are finding that their coverage has expired. Here's what to do if you're affected.

After their sons Demarcos Pinckney and Kevin Mason were fatally shot, two D.C. sisters are on a tight timeline to cover burial costs.

The annual July Fourth celebration on the National Mall overlaps with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Here's how to prepare.

Protests over LGBTQ+ books in schools have cropped up in Montgomery County.

Beech trees dominate most forests in the D.C. area. Now, they're under attack by a new pest that could unravel ecosystems.

The court’s decision ended more than five decades of constitutionally-protected abortion rights. 

The internal D.C. government report found Bowser's former chief of staff John Falcicchio sent "thousands" of sexually charged messages to another government employee.

The mayor said she was "devastated" by accusations that her former political confidante sexually harassed a subordinate, but defended the internal investigation that was recently completed.

The transit agency will need to build a coalition of local elected officials, business groups, and more to advocate for funding and avoid dire cuts.

Brookland Investments I LLC has sued to evict at least 13 of the building’s 18 households, despite hazardous conditions.

The shake-up means new faces in the region's delegation to Richmond — and a loss of seniority in the legislature.

Arlington Public Schools says the measure is one of several they're taking in response to a rise in opioid overdoses.

The D.C. Shadow battled the Raleigh Radiance Saturday night in the semifinals of the Premier Ultimate League's championship weekend.

A Q&A with Chuck Hicks, local activist and a future member of the commission, outlined in a 2022 law.

Workers at the D.C. DMV say an aging computer system makes it hard to properly track DUI convictions, including those which would result in a driver's license being suspended.

The unspent funds are returned to HUD.

Cristol is leaving the Arlington County Board in July to lead the Tysons Community Alliance.

Tara Hoot’s pandemic hobby has faced right-wing protests. But she isn’t fazed. She’s just trying to spread joy during her drag story hour.

Former education reporter Peter Schmidt discusses how he created the lecture series and what he plans on doing next.

Schools are canceling recesses and other outdoor activities, as smoke from Canadian wildfires makes the region's air unsafe.

Industry leaders say that worsening market conditions have made efforts to preserve affordability more challenging.

The new book is chock full of photographs and firsthand accounts from D.C. punk legends including Fugazi, Bikini Kill, and others. 

All your questions answered.

Research has shown big disparities in air quality between D.C. neighborhoods. Now, the District is piloting a project to create high-resolution air quality maps of some parts of the city.

SNAP benefit recipients are eligible for half-off fares through a program called Metro Lift.

Kim Roberts previewed her upcoming poetry reading, which features a cohort of LGBTQ+ writers from across the region.

Former CIA Operations Chief I.S. Berry has released her first spy novel The Peacock and The Sparrow.

"The more you write, the more familiar you become with you, because it's an inner journey," says professional storyteller Auntie Oyé, who leads students in their writing.

Starting June 1, county restaurants may only give out singe-use utensils if a customer requests them.

“People don't think about what a senior is going to do for the summer,” says Charles Turner, 74. But they’ll be busy – both taking time for themselves and their communities.

Chloe Ricketts is now 16 years old. She made history when, at 15 years, 283 days old, she signed with an NWSL team.

The initiative could erase the outstanding payments for 90,000 people.

Kojo Nnamdi discusses some of the top regional stories from this past week.

WAMU and DCist reporter Colleen Grablick shares tips for where to go bird-watching around the D.C. region

Rev. Kenneth Nixon Jr. documents his experience being born to a parent with severe mental illness in a new memoir.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, one stand-up comedian is putting the spotlight on their community.

The governor and state lawmakers are hoping to allocate $230 million dollars to address a shortage in mental health care facilities.

The 10-part podcast series launched on May 17.

Whether you're a more casual birder or a seasoned pro, the D.C. region is ripe with feathered friends this time of year.

Removing the neighborhoods' restaurant cap is part of a greater effort to bring more development to well-to-do neighborhoods along Connecticut Avenue.

The D.C. Council will cast a first vote on the 2024 budget on Tuesday.

For Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this group held a hula performance – one which was once outlawed in Hawaii.

Through his mentorship group Right Directions, Victor Battle teaches Ward 8 kids to appreciate nature -- and, in the process, he helps them heal from trauma in their lives.

Owner Khalis Noori says he wants My Kabul restaurant to be more than just a place where people can get a taste of home.

The National Park Service owns 90% of park land in D.C., and funding is highly unequal across the city.

Food, roller skating, and pickleball? Get Kraking at Kraken Kourts and Skates.

The Prince George's County Executive is the latest official to enter the race to replace U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.)

This week on Get Out There, it's all about moms!

The proposed budget includes more funds for education and rental assistance, among other social benefits — and a 10% property tax increase.

Redistricting scrambled the legislative map, leading to retirements -- and a crop of big primary contests.

Residents of the jail are deprived of life-saving medication, miss important medical appointments, and go months or years without urgent medical care, according to the suit.

A local writer and a local photographer are documenting the region's loss of ash forests due to the emerald ash borer.

WAMU's biggest Star Wars fan discusses ways locals can enjoy May the Fourth around the region.

D.C. has a rich Star Wars history you may not know about. Here's how to celebrate May the Fourth locally.

We heard your sniffled cries, and you're not imagining it: allergies suck this year.

For smaller, immigrant-serving organizations, proposed cuts to D.C.'s crime victims services budget are existential.

Sharif will become just the fourth artistic director and first person of color to lead Arena Stage, which is approaching its 75th year.

In divided Virginia, the outcome of the primary is often the same outcome as the General Election.

Community members say Sudan is home to rich culture and traditions that stem from a mix of Arab and African influences, and that their people deserve peace.

The D.C. region has a lively electronic dance music scene. You just have to know where to look.

If the union drive at the Wharf hotel is successful, workers at the acclaimed Vietnamese spot from Chef Kevin Tien would achieve a rarity in organizing a fine dining restaurant.

"The word 'Love' is most often defined as a noun, yet...we would all love better if we used it as a verb." – bell hooks

The facility is aimed at reducing the disproportionate rates of cancer incidence and mortality in Southeast D.C.

Thursday night marked the end of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world and the start of Eid Al-Fitr, a time to celebrate after a month of fasting and prayers.

This week on Get Out There, it's all about the region's farmers markets!

The county depends on — and financially supports — a handful of nonprofits and for-profit companies to provide its affordable housing. But it has few tools to hold them accountable.

Rare old-growth Eastern hemlock trees, some of them 250 years old, grow about a mile down the Bull-Run Occoquan Trail from the trailhead at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.

Forty to 100 people age out of foster care each year in DC. And for the last four years, at least 75 federal housing vouchers have gone unused.

Mifepristone, a commonly used medication to end abortion, is still available in the D.C. region. But future access remains uncertain as a complicated legal saga unfolds.

Rushern Baker will receive the lifetime achievement award from the Alzheimer's Association for his work in helping to find a cure.

A look back at some of the week’s top regional stories with WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi.

Bowser is proposing a 3-year delay of the city's building energy performance standards, one of the District's most impactful policies to cut carbon emissions.

On this week’s Get Out There, we highlight Filmfest D.C. and other film events around the city this spring.

Last month, a United States post office was renamed after Jesus Collazos, an immigrant from Colombia who worked as a mail carrier in Arlington for 25 years.

A duck for the people: you can catch Banks waddling around the D.C. area with his owner Micaela Gibson.

D.C. would be the first jurisdiction in the country to automatically ticket vehicles blocking a bus stop.

As the city prepares to open its first 24-hour sobering center, advocates say the city also needs a center for medically supervised drug use.

Owners and their children reflect on what it’s like to be a family-owned restaurant, and who will take over in the future.

D.C. aims to triple the number of cameras, including 140 new bus lane enforcement cameras and 122 new speed cameras. But not everyone thinks the cameras are working to make city streets safer.

Roy McGrath, former chief of staff to Larry Hogan, died this week following a confrontation with law enforcement in Tennessee.

On this week's Get Out There, we highlight some of Washingtonians' favorite places to shop for vintage and other secondhand goods.

Some lawmakers and activists say that Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposal for increased tax breaks for residential conversions are a giveaway to wealthy building owners.

As pandemic-era relief winds down, the health center's CEO says its financial outlook necessitated staff reductions. Staff say the layoffs have been a hit to morale after brutal years of pandemic response.

So far, the Building Blocks DC program has awarded $1.6 million to individuals and small community groups.

After years of service, Evelio Menjivar-Ayala was named bishop by Pope Francis – making him the first in the U.S. to have immigrated from El Salvador.

A look back at some of the week's top regional stories with WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi.

A look at upcoming events that celebrate various cultures, including the DC Arab Culture Festival and the Japanese Street Festival.