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June 17, 2009 - As part of our continuing series called "Conversations," reporter Michael Cottman discusses images of Africa with Julia Wilson, CEO and founder of Wilson Global Communications, a marketing communications firm focused on promoting positive images about Africa. Wilson is currently consulting with the African Union, the umbrella organization representing 53 African countries...
June 17, 2009 - The consequences of climate change may be dire. But communities can, to a certain extent, mitigate and adapt to rising sea levels, warmer temperatures and more rain. Choosing road materials that can handle higher temperatures, reducing energy use and promoting water conservation. Those are some of the strategies recommended in a federal study. Others include building levees, planting more trees and increasing reflective surfaces. Carter Roberts is President of the World Wildlife Fund. He says the sea level is expected to rise by at least two feet in the Chesapeake Bay. Kavitha Cardoza reports...
June 17, 2009 - The Fenty Adminstration says its free summer meals program is prepared to feed all eligible children, even though the program will now serve meals at far fewer locations. David Klatt reports...
June 17, 2009 - A federal judge says John Hinckley, the man who tried to kill President Ronald Reagan, can spend more time away from his psychiatric hospital and apply for a driver's license. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman granted most of the requests by St. Elizabeths Hospital to expand privileges for the 53-year-old Hinckley. Meymo Lyons has more...
June 17, 2009 - As summer arrives, law enforcement is turning up the heat on aggressive drivers who fail to hit the brakes. David Klatt reports from a speed trap on the George Washington Parkway in Virginia...
June 17, 2009 - (June 17, 19, & 26th) Come Hear Poets followed by Open Mic The "spoken word" will echo through Artomatic tonight at 7 in Southeast D.C. You can hear an array of local poets recite their works and, if you register 30 minutes before hand, you'll be able to offer up your own compositions when the evening goes "open mic".
(Ongoing) Fun with Power Tools Interested in sharpenening your woodworking skills. The Woodworkers Club in Rockville, Maryland offers classes in everything from bowl turning to cabinetmaking, and provides materials and power tools.
(June 17th) Teaches of Peaches She's called Peaches and she's ready to give you a little more than you asked for at the 930 Club, tonight at 9. The artist, known for her risque, some say raunchy, electroclash and catchy club hits promises to make "the party come alive."
(June 18th) Flowers that Kill! A lecture titled "Flowers that Kill!" takes place tomorrow afternoon at 4 at the Library of Congress. It explores the symbols used by absolute rulers. The Japanese emperors had their cherry blossoms, while Stalin, Lenin, and Hitler were partial to roses. This exploration of power and style is open to the public. No reservations are required.
June 17, 2009 - The White House unveils its regulatory reform package, Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports in today's edition of Power Breakfast from Capitol News Connection.
June 17, 2009 - Civil rights groups say hate crimes have increased since President Obama's election. As Tanya Snyder reports, they want Congress to take action...
June 17, 2009 - Prisons and other correctional facilities across Virginia are going tobacco-free. Smoking is banned or restricted to designated staff areas in eight of Virginia's prisons. The state's Department of Corrections says all of its facilities will be tobacco-free by February 2010.
Marilyn Harris, the Deputy Secretary of Public Safety, says there have not been any problems resulting from the ban so far.
Prison systems in other states have gone tobacco-free. This year lawmakers in Virginia passed historic curbs on smoking in restaurants and bars.
Rebecca Blatt reports...
June 17, 2009 - More than 150 kids from after-school programs in under-served neighborhoods around D.C. will take the stage tonight at the Atlas Theatre in Northeast for a performing arts showcase.
Alexis Kenyon has details...
June 17, 2009 - Drivers in the D.C. area ranked among the top in the country in a survey of "driver courteousness."
Sabri Ben-Achour has more...
June 17, 2009 - The National Museum of the Marine Corps. at Quantico, Va., is expanding. Among the additions: a church to honor fallen Marines.
David Schultz reports...
June 17, 2009 - The Metropolitan Council of Governments voted unanimously to bring the Purple Line one step closer to reality. The Purple line is a proposed light rail system that would connect the Maryland Suburbs east to west from Bethesda to New Carrollton. Today's vote was made over the objections of some citizens who fear that the line wouldn't address traffic concerns and would destroy part of the popular capitol Crescent Trail. Transportation officials say the trail will be preserved and the line would take 20,000 commuters off the road every day.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has not yet announced whether he supports light rail or a rapid bus system for the line, although county officials and now regional board members are backing light rail.
Sabri Ben-Achour reports...
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