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WAMU: Local News

News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.

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D.C. has millions of opioid settlement dollars to spend. How will they be used?

D.C. has millions of opioid settlement dollars to spend. How will they be used?

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

1 Aug 2023

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Listen: Some members of Congress want to turn the RFK stadium into a mixed-use development

Listen: Some members of Congress want to turn the RFK stadium into a mixed-use development

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

28 Jul 2023

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Get Out There: Everything you need to know about the rebranded Citi Open

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General Manager Randy Clarke charmed Metro riders in his first year — but the real challenge lies ahead

General Manager Randy Clarke charmed Metro riders in his first year — but the real challenge lies ahead

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Some Of D.C.’s most historic documents could soon get a new home

Some Of D.C.’s most historic documents could soon get a new home

After years of advocacy from local history buffs, D.C. is moving towards building a new D.C. Archives building to hold h... Read more

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The long term effects of repeated exposure to the smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires

The long term effects of repeated exposure to the smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires

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

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Renting in and around D.C. is hellacious right now. Just ask your neighbors

Renting in and around D.C. is hellacious right now. Just ask your neighbors

Rents are high, inventory is stagnant, and dozens of people say they've spent months getting scammed, out-bidded, and gh... Read more

24 Jul 2023

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‘Why is my child always on lockdown?’: Confinement at D.C.’s youth jail worries parents, advocates

‘Why is my child always on lockdown?’: Confinement at D.C.’s youth jail worries parents, advocates

Amid a staffing crisis and overcrowding, advocates say youth have been confined to their cells for as many as 23 hours o... Read more

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Listen: Montgomery County Council passes a permanent rent cap bill

Listen: Montgomery County Council passes a permanent rent cap bill

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

21 Jul 2023

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The Commanders are ushering in a new era for a new generation of football fans

The Commanders are ushering in a new era for a new generation of football fans

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

21 Jul 2023

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