News Archive - September 20, 2009
Pierre Withdraws From Annapolis Mayoral Race
The first African-American woman to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Annapolis, Maryland, has withdrawn from the race. The announcement came after revelations about Zina Pierre's financial problems, including a foreclosed home in Prince George's County, and state liens for unpaid income...
Emergency Training in Virginia To Include Simulated Bombings
Emergency responders in Northern Virginia are holding training exercises later this month that will include simulated bombings and a truck filled with explosives. Earlier this month, a Coast Guard training exercise on the Potomac River sparked controversy after television news reports initially c...
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School Closings
A roundup of school and other official government closings during inclement weather from our partner NBC... more >> -
American Graduate
Educators have been able to narrow down the most frequent early indicators that a student might someday drop... more >> -
Save A Day!
Help us raise $80,000 by Feb. 11 and we'll end the on-air campaign one day early! more >> -
Jerry Gray
Jerry Gray, longtime host and one of WAMU 88.5's most influential personalities, died Thursday at age 78. more >> -
A New Home For WAMU 88.5
American University has signed a contract to purchase a building to become the new home for WAMU 88.5, the... more >> -
DC Bluegrass Festival
The DC Bluegrass Festival features a band competition Friday night, and a full day of instrument workshops,... more >>
