10 episodes
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News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.
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“Rock Creek:” Local author Kevin Flynn on his crime thriller set in 1950s Washington, D.C.
Author Kevin Flynn's new fictional crime thriller is drawn in part from his experience working as a prosecutor for the Department of Justice.
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Listen: how to stay safe from ticks during the summer months
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.
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Get Out There: Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month with “Black Girls Explore DC”
This week on Get Out There, we're celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
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Photos: Locals celebrate Juneteenth in Anacostia, reflect on holiday’s significance
On Juneteenth, an event at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum was particularly jubilant.
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“You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!):” Taraji P. Henson’s debut children’s book tackles bullying
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.
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D.C.’s ‘pandeconomy’ is real, and it impacts local businesses
Local business owners and tourism experts explain the "panda-monium" that is unique to the D.C. area.