Metro Connection

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Each week, WAMU 88.5's Metro Connection reaches across D.C., Maryland and Virginia to gather the sounds and stories that capture the current events, culture and personalities driving the Washington region.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Howard Prof Relies On 'Green Chemistry' To Improve Drugs

Joseph Fortunak teaches chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences at Howard University, and is working to make life-saving medicines more available and sustainable for African countries.

Ahead Of The Curve On Curbside Composting?

Several local jurisdictions are taking a chance on the idea that curbside-composting pickup could not only help the environment, but ultimately save taxpayers money.

Yesterday's Dropouts: Changes Coming To The GED Program

In the third part of WAMU 88.5's "Yesterday's Dropouts" series, we'll hear about big changes in store for the GED test.

Ugly Purple Sweater: D.C. Natives Sing Of Life In Washington

We meet the members of Ugly Purple Sweater: a band whose latest album features songs about life in Washington.

D.C. Gigs: Building (And Rebuilding) The National Cathedral

We tour the National Cathedral with a mason who not only helped build the iconic building, but is now helping with its post-earthquake repair.

Friday, April 19, 2013

This Week On Metro Connection: Law And Order

This week we explore the impact of rule makers and rule breakers on the D.C. area.

Boston Bombing Hits Close To Home

We hear from Washingtonians as they reflect on the attack at the Boston marathon.

Kinship Community In Sandy Spring Continues Fight For Property Rights

Families in rural Montgomery County are trying to claim land they've owned for more than 100 years, but are deeds from the late 19th century sufficient today?

Maryland And Virginia Lawmakers Shift On Environmental Policy

With the Maryland and Virginia legislative sessions wrapped up for the year, we learn how lawmakers are changing environmental policy.

First Responders Receive Developmental Disability Training

People with developmental disabilities are more likely to come into contact with law enforcement. Scott Campbell is working to make sure officers keep them safe.

Yesterday's Dropouts: GED Program Is 'America's Largest High School'

In part two of our series on the long-term impacts of dropping out, we learn why the GED may not be a true second chance.

Georgetown Law Students Get Big Break On Stage

For 40 years, the Georgetown Gilbert & Sullivan Society has offered students the chance to dance and sing, amidst the pressures of law school.

Door To Door: Poolesville, Md. And Lamond-Riggs, D.C.

This week, we'll visit Poolesville, Md., and Lamond-Riggs in Northeast D.C.

D.C. Dives: Rocking Out And Wrestling At Phase 1

We visit Phase 1 — D.C.'s oldest lesbian drinking establishment — and home to a distinctive tradition involving an inflatable pool and 50 gallons of Jello.

Friday, April 12, 2013

This Week On Metro Connection: Debt

From sky-high college loans to unwieldy mortgages, we'll meet people working hard to repay their obligations — both financial and personal.

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Arts & Culture

NPR

China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.

Food

NPR

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

Politics

NPR

IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.

Technology

NPR

Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.

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Metro Connection

Arts & Culture

China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

Food

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

Politics

IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Technology

Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

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