WAMU: Local News

WAMU: Local News

News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.
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Women in Wards 7 and 8 often face systemic barriers to both working in healthcare and receiving it. A group of women are leading an effort to help dismantle those barriers.

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Voices of Wards 7 and 8: Black Women Thriving East of the River

Women in Wards 7 and 8 often face systemic barriers to both working in healthcare and receiving it. A group of women are leading an effort to help dismantle those barriers.

29 okt. 2026
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Virginia to vote on putting protections for reproductive care in state constitution

Virginians have the chance next week to permanently enshrine protections for the right to reproductive care in the state constitution. The Virginia Mercury's Charlotte Rene Woods spoke with WAMU about the proposed amendment and its possible impact on the state healthcare system.

28 okt. 2026
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NBA’s most interesting team? Wizards beat reporter shares optimistic outlook for the new season

The Wizards are off to a strong start with Anthony Davis, Trae Young and top draft pick AJ Dybantsa. The Athletic’s Josh Robbins breaks down what is working, what is not, and how the NBA’s new anti-tanking rules could reshape the league.

27 okt. 2026
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In your words: What the Kennedy Center means to you and the D.C. region

As the fight over funding and renovations continues in the courts, we wanted to hear what the Kennedy Center means to you, your family and the D.C. region. Here's some of what you told us.

26 okt. 2026
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WAMU’s Week Ahead: D.C.’s delegate race, Virginia’s reproductive rights amendment, Black Women Thriving East of the River

This week WAMU will be checking in on the three-way race for the D.C. delegate to Congress, the debate over an amendment concerning reproductive rights for the Virginia constitution and a group that helps Black women thrive east of the river.

26 okt. 2026