Within the last year, over 50 new dispensaries have opened in neighborhoods across all eight wards. Both newcomers and veterans of the industry are wondering how stable the cannabis business will be, moving forward.
Stories WAMU is following this week include the government shutdown's encroaching impact on the economies of D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, the future of the biotech industry in Montgomery County and a thorough lesson on the invasive Spotted Lanternfly.
Serious illness can take a lot away from us – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was approved by all parties on Friday.
Nearly half of the FBI agents working in major U.S. offices have been reassigned to immigration enforcement.
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.
If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.
This week on Hot Jazz Saturday Night we listen to early recordings from Wingy Manone.
This week on Get Out There, we're hitting the concession stands!
A peace deal in Gaza is agreed. Russia continues its campaign.
Trump threatens the use of the Insurrection Act. Comey is arraigned.
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine talks about the continuing federal shutdown. Plus, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson talks about D.C. police's continued cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Virginia is just weeks away from electing a new governor, but the government shutdown and a recent text message scandal could reshape the race.
The Trump administration abruptly cleared numerous homeless encampments in less than a month during its federal takeover of the District. Nearly two months later, many people are still in the region, sleeping outside.
NASA is working with private companies to begin development of commercial space stations.
This week marks two years since the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel.
Imagine a job where you never bring work home, because the moment you clock out, you forget everything that happened.
The new documentary "Cracked Shells" explores the impact of gentrification on D.C.'s Black residents and how it's changing the demographics of "Chocolate City."
Swing into the weekend with Hot Jazz Saturday Night on WAMU!
We spoke to KFF Health News reporter Paula Span and Montgomery County mortician Lily Buerkle to get the basics of green burials and why they're on the rise in the region.