WAMU: Local News

This month, Southeast D.C. leaders are thinking about notable women who may be overlooked, and whose contributions are not widely known.

A Maryland state senator says the proposal would make lawmaking more accessible — but critics warn it could create conflicts of interest.

This week on Get Out There, we celebrate cherry blossom season by giving into our sweet tooth!

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. For Black mothers, the risk is higher, and support is harder to find. One Prince George’s County mom turned her own struggle into a lifeline for others.

A high-profile international soccer match is coming to Landover as France and Colombia meet ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Broadcaster Jamie Watson says it carries real stakes, giving teams a final chance to make their case before roster decisions.

Heavily blue Maryland looked like it would join the congressional redistricting fight on the side of Democrats. But one powerful state lawmaker is standing in the way.

Virginia Mercury politics reporter Charlotte Rene Woods joins WAMU to discuss the slate of pro-maternal health and pro-family bills that passed the commonwealth's general assembly this year as part of the second round of so-called "Momnibus" bills.

For this week's Get Out There, we take you to a city-wide festival showcasing environmental films from well known filmmakers, as well as indie-shorts that give rising talent their first taste of recognition.

For at least three more seasons, Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman is here to stay. We look at the historic contract that kept her here, changing women's soccer.

With affordability on the minds of just about every candidate running for office in D.C., contenders are scrambling to offer solutions, including the mayor’s race.