Renee Nash
Black Fathers, Juneteenth, Housing Fair, and More
This week’s WHUR Community’s Choice is packed with free events happening around the DMV.
Read MoreWHUR & FedEx Host 11th Annual Moms Who Serve Luncheon
WHUR and FedEx host the 11th Annual Moms Who Serve Luncheon. These are ladies who are military veterans, MPD officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and healthcare employees.
Read MorePresident Biden to Deliver HU Commencement Address
Howard University has announced that President Joe Biden will be this year’s commencement speaker.
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety, Deck Inspections, and More Inside Community’s Choice
Free events and activities happening around the DMV. All inside of this week’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreFormer Top Aide to Larry Hogan Dies In FBI Confrontation
Roy McGrath, ex-top aide to former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan dies in confrontation with FBI in Tennessee. McGrath had been on the run for three weeks after failing to appear in a Baltimore courtroom to face corruption charges.
Read MoreTrump Indicted By New York Grand Jury
Donald Trump first ex-president charged with a crime after being indicted Thursday by a New York grand jury.
Read MoreMass School Shooting in Nashville Leaves 3 kids 3 Adults Dead
Mass shooting at a private Nashville school leaves 3 children and 3 adults dead
Read MoreHealth Fair, Reentry Resources, Free Childcare
Learn how to eat to live, find out what programs are available for those formerly incarcerated, and help with childcare. Details on those programs and more inside of this week’s Community’s Choice
Read MoreCherry Blossoms Expected Peak Date March 22-25
National Park Service says cherry blossoms will likely peak at the Tidal Basin near the end of March.
Read MoreDC House Fire Kills 2 Women
Deadly fire in NW DC has claimed the lives of two elderly women. Fire officials are still looking for the cause of the blaze.
Read MoreTwo Charged With Conspiring to Destroy MD Energy Plants
Justice Department charges two with conspiracy to damage energy facilities in Baltimore.
Read MoreEarthquake Kills Thousands In Turkey and Syria
2,300 persons are feared dead after two powerful earthquakes rocked parts of Turkey and Syria. Officials believe the death toll will climb significantly as search and rescue efforts continue.
Read More“I am Sorry. I’m A Kid…” Karon Blake’s Words Before He Was Shot
DC police today released the name of the DC government employee who authorities say fatally shot Karon Blake. 41-year-old Jason Lewis is now facing 2nd degree murder charges.
Read MoreBlack Love Day, Delta Education, and More Inside Community’s Choice
Get inspired and engaged. Check out the community events happening around the DMV inside WHUR’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreActor Alec Baldwin Faces Manslaughter Charges
Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2021 on-set movie shooting
Read MoreMetro Train Operator Accused of Being Drunk On Job
Metro train operator arrested for driving while intoxicated. He’s now suspended.
Read MoreKids Accidentally Eating Cannabis Edibles On the Rise
Health experts are sounding the alarm about a dramatic jump in children accidentally eating cannabis edibles.
Read More8-Year-old Among 4 Shot In NW DC
More violence rocked the District of Columbia in a rush-hour shooting on a busy stretch of Georgia Avenue NW. Four people were shot, including an 8-year-old.
Read More{WATCH} Caleb Williams Dad Shares the Joy
DMV native Caleb Williams won the Heisman Trophy Saturday. It is a ‘local boy does good’ story and the determination of a father watching his son’s dreams come true.
Read MoreBooster Vaccine Available for Infants at DC Health Centers
DC Health is encouraging residents of all ages to be up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations and boosters in order to protect their friends and family this holiday season.
Read MoreToys, Toys, Toys. Wish List Comes True for Needy Youth
More than 3,500 toys and gifts were collected at 20th Annual WHUR Toy Drive Saturday to help make the wish list of needy youth across the DMV come true. Special thanks to our loyal listeners and sponsors.
Read More$30K and Still Counting. Thank You for Giving to Food2Feed
WHUR Food2Feed Radiothon makes Thanksgiving possible for thousands as the station’s listeners show the power of caring and sharing.
Read MoreDMV Voters Are Getting It Done On Election Day
Some problems being reported at a few polling sites across the DMV. But for the most part things are running smoothly for those looking to cast their ballots on this election day.
Read MoreGirls On the Run, Blanket Project, and Bullying
Check out the upcoming ways you can give back and participate in community activities across the DMV. All the details are inside this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice
Read MoreWHUR Listeners Donate 450+ New Coats
WHUR 20th Annual Children’s Coat Drive collects more than 450 new coats, hats, and gloves for needy youth in the DMV.
Read More5k Walk, Rock the Park, and March for the Arts
Details on free events and activities happening this week around the DMV are inside of this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice.
Read MoreAlpha Youth Academy, Scholarship Fair, Film Festival
Get connected to the community. Find out about free events and volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood inside of WHUR’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreJehovah’s Witnesses Resume Their Door-to-Door Ministry
Jehovah’s Witnesses are hitting the community again with their signature ministry going door-to-door. The practice had been halted because of the COVID pandemic.
Read MorePG Moving to Enforce Youth Curfew to Curb Crime
Prince George’s County moving to fine parents or guardians who allow their children to break curfew.
Read MoreBiden Tests Positive 2nd Time for COVID
Biden in isolation again after testing positive a 2nd time for COVID.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Fashion Show, Sneaker Donations Needed
Looking to do good in your neighborhood? Check out all the community-minded events inside of WHUR’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreBlack Restaurant Week Kicks-off Today
More than just a week. Black Restaurant Week runs from July 18th thru July 31st.
Read MoreDC Offers More Swimming Lessons for Residents
DC is looking to help more city residents learn how to swim with more classes being offering across the District.
Read MoreMass Shooting at July 4th Parade Near Chicago
Massive search underway for white gunman who shot dozens of people at July 4th parade near Chicago leaving 6 dead and dozens injured.
Read MoreDC Job Fair Today
DC has job opportunities with businesses at The Wharf and The Yards and In-Between at a job fair being held today. Plus there will be training organizations on hand.
Read MoreVolunteer Readers, Summer Meals for Kids
Get active and involved. Check out the opportunities in the DMV inside of this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice.
Read MoreHigh Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
Protests are erupting in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as justices today rule to overturn Roe v Wade, setting the stage for some states to ban abortions
Read MoreDon’t Leave Kids and Pets In Hot Cars
Did you know that every nine days across the United States a child dies while unattended in a hot car? AAA Mid-Atlantic is offering some safety tips and what you need to know to keep your kids and pets safe.
Read MoreMental Health Walk, Pep Rally for Peace, Free Groceries
Important community and free events are happening this week across the DMV. Get in the know. Check out WHUR’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreJuneteenth, Job Fair, and Multicultural Festival
WHUR’s Community’s Choice is filled with free events, job fairs, and lots of other activities happening around the DMV.
Read More18 Kids Killed In Latest Mass Shooting In USA
Suspected gunman in the Texas school shooting is dead as authorities now search for a motive.
Read MoreFree Groceries at PG Library, Artists Needed for Mayor Barry Mural
This week’s Community’s Choice is packed with a host of free neighborhood events and resources. Check out what you may be missing.
Read MoreAll Clear at US Capitol After Brief Security Scare
U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday after an aircraft came too close. It turns out the plane was part of a military pre-planned flyover to Nationals Stadium.
Read MoreNew Details In Death of QB Dwayne Haskins
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins apparently was walking on a busy Florida highway because his car had run out of gas before he was fatally struck by a dump truck
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