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WAMU arts and culture reporter Darryl C. Murphy paid a visit to some of the region’s top record stores to find out what new albums from 2025 topped their favorites list, as well as some local acts to look out for in 2026.
WAMU’s arts and culture reporter Darryl C. Murphy searched the region for some of the finest chocolatey sips, and put together a short list of the best!
Dr. Glenn Wortmann, Medical Director of Infection Prevention at the MedStar Institute of Quality and Safety, joins WAMU to discuss how to prepare for the upcoming flu season, which he and other medical experts warn will be a "tough one."
This week WAMU will be taking a region-wide look at critical issues surrounding data centers, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be our guest on The Politics Hour, and a guide to top ice skating spots this winter.
Hundreds of people live in D.C. without shelter, despite available beds. As winter sets in, the city's bridge housing programs may be critical to keeping homeless people safe and indoors, but they have limited capacity.
The local chapter of a socialist party has drawn hundreds of people to protests and meetings opposing data centers, sparking action by the county council.
