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DC Expanding Mental Health Services for Students

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Bowie State Cancels Classes Monday Amid Shooting

Maryland State Police update on BSU shooting
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Kaiser Workers Threaten to Strike

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Eats In the Streets, Legal Advice, and Housing Help

Check out the free events happening around the DMV inside of this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice.

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SCOTUS Says NO to Affirmative Action In College Admissions

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that race cannot be a factor when deciding college admissions.

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FTC Sues Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission is taking Amazon to court accusing the e-commerce giant of deceiving consumers.

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Summer Meals for Kids, Baseball Academy, YMCA

If you’re looking for things to do with the kids this summer, here’s a list of some free activities inside of this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice.

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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Big Hit for Black Girls

Dozens of little girls in Prince George’s County were among the first to see Disney’s much anticipated remake “The Little Mermaid,” featuring Halle Bailey. They were all smiles and brimming with pride.

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Black Fathers, Juneteenth, Housing Fair, and More

This week’s WHUR Community’s Choice is packed with free events happening around the DMV.

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WHUR & 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.

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President Biden to Deliver HU Commencement Address

Howard University has announced that President Joe Biden will be this year’s commencement speaker.

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Motorcycle 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.

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Charges

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Former 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.

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Trump 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.

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Mass School Shooting in Nashville Leaves 3 kids 3 Adults Dead

Mass shooting at a private Nashville school leaves 3 children and 3 adults dead

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Health 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

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Cherry 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.

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Helping Hands Radiothon Raises $106K

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DC 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.

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Two Charged With Conspiring to Destroy MD Energy Plants

Justice Department charges two with conspiracy to damage energy facilities in Baltimore.

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Earthquake 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.

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“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.

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Black 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.

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Actor Alec Baldwin Faces Manslaughter Charges

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2021 on-set movie shooting

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KKK Hiking Boots Removed from Walmart Website

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Metro Train Operator Accused of Being Drunk On Job

Metro train operator arrested for driving while intoxicated. He’s now suspended.

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Kids Accidentally Eating Cannabis Edibles On the Rise

Health experts are sounding the alarm about a dramatic jump in children accidentally eating cannabis edibles.

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8-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.

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{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.

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Booster 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.

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Toys, 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.

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$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.

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DC’s “Dancing Grandma” Passes at Age 113

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DMV 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.

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Girls 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

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WHUR 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.

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5k 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.

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Alpha 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.

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Jehovah’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.

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PG 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.

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Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years

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Biden Tests Positive 2nd Time for COVID

Biden in isolation again after testing positive a 2nd time for COVID.

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Breast 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.

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Black Restaurant Week Kicks-off Today

More than just a week. Black Restaurant Week runs from July 18th thru July 31st.

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DC 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.

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Mass 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.

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DC 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.

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Volunteer 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.

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High 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

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