DMV Spotlight shines a light on new options for DC area employees through Commuter Connections, an outgrowth of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Guest Daniel Sheehan, who leads the Commuter Connections programs explains that as school kids head back to class, workers return from vacation along with Congress and DC traffic ramps back up. Now, says Sheehan more people are back riding Metro as pre-pandemic. He also talks about new opportunities for DC's unique slug lines now expanding from I-95 to I-66 starting in September of 2026.


https://www.commuterconnections.org/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on new options for DC area employees through Commuter Connections, an outgrowth of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Guest Daniel Sheehan, who leads the Commuter Connections programs explains that as school kids head back to class, workers return from vacation along with Congress and DC traffic ramps back up. Now, says Sheehan more people are back riding Metro as pre-pandemic. He also talks about new opportunities for DC's unique slug lines now expanding from I-95 to I-66 starting in September of 2026. <a href="https://www.commuterconnections.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
<a href="https://www.commuterconnections.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.commuterconnections.org/</a>

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt

Commuter Connections

DMV Spotlight shines a light on Ending Veteran Suicide. The grim statistics are well known, 17 veterans a day die by suicide. It is the second-highest cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. Guest, Juan Valdez, once a U.S. Marine who now works with the Wounded Warrior Project explains the shifting attitudes inside the military that now support active duty members making sure they are healthy in every dimension. Valdez also explains the National Suicide Hotline- 9-8-8- also works via text if that is more accessible for the person in crisis. Valdez also explained a number of programs available to veterans in need of support via the Wounded Warrior Project.


https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on Ending Veteran Suicide. The grim statistics are well known, 17 veterans a day die by suicide. It is the second-highest cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. Guest, Juan Valdez, once a U.S. Marine who now works with the Wounded Warrior Project explains the shifting attitudes inside the military that now support active duty members making sure they are healthy in every dimension. Valdez also explains the National Suicide Hotline- 9-8-8- also works via text if that is more accessible for the person in crisis. Valdez also explained a number of&nbsp;programs available to veterans in need of support via the Wounded Warrior Project. <a href="https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
<a href="https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/</a>

Ending Veteran Suicide

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. President and CEO Steve Kline warns if the rural and open farmlands of Maryland's Eastern Shore are not protected from new development and sprawl that would follow a new Bay Bridge ,  the slower place way of life that  Eastern shore residents love and want to sustain for future generations will disappear forever. The  Maryland Transportation Authority is in the midst of planning for a two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans and has identified over 100,000 acres that would be at risk for development. Funding has not yet been approved for the new spans. Kline argues a percentage of any new Bay bridge budget should include money for land conservation for Eastern shore farmers who want to participate in protecting large swaths of land for the future.


https://www.eslc.org/marylands-eastern-shore-land-conservancy/land-conservation/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. President and CEO Steve Kline warns if the rural and open farmlands of Maryland's Eastern Shore are not protected from new development and sprawl that would follow a new Bay Bridge ,&nbsp; the slower place way of life that&nbsp; Eastern shore residents love and want to sustain for future generations will disappear forever. The&nbsp; Maryland Transportation Authority is in the midst of planning for a two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans and has identified over 100,000 acres that would be at risk for development. Funding has not yet been approved for the new spans. Kline argues a percentage of any new Bay bridge budget should include money for land conservation for Eastern shore farmers who want to participate in protecting large swaths of land for the future. <a href="https://www.eslc.org/marylands-eastern-shore-land-conservancy/land-conservation/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
<a href="https://www.eslc.org/marylands-eastern-shore-land-conservancy/land-conservation/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.eslc.org/marylands-eastern-shore-land-conservancy/land-conservation/</a>

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the annual Loudoun County Recovery Fest that highlights all the substance abuse and mental health services that are available across the county as part of Recovery Month. Guest, Evan Braff, Opioid Response Program Coordinator with the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services announced a new crisis center will be opening in Loudoun in the fall to provide immediate assistance for those facing mental and /or substance abuse crisis. Braff also notes there is more work needed to reduce stigma and barriers to care. Guest Melissa Hinton, Founder and Board Member of Serenity House and a person in Long-Term Recovery shared the need for peer-to-peer support in battling alcohol and drug abuse adding that her younger sister died after struggling with addiction. Recovery Fest is being held on Saturday, Sept 26th , 2026 at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, Virginia and is free , family friendly and open to the public.


https://www.loudounserenity.org/2026-recovery-fest

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the annual Loudoun County Recovery Fest that highlights all the substance abuse and mental health services that are available across the county as part of Recovery Month. Guest, Evan Braff, Opioid Response Program Coordinator with the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services announced a new crisis center will be opening in Loudoun in the fall to provide immediate assistance for those facing mental and /or substance abuse crisis. Braff also notes there is more work needed to reduce stigma and barriers to care. Guest Melissa Hinton, Founder and Board Member of Serenity House and a person in Long-Term Recovery shared the need for peer-to-peer support in battling alcohol and drug abuse adding that her younger sister died after struggling with addiction. Recovery Fest is being held on Saturday, Sept 26th , 2026 at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, Virginia and is free , family friendly and open to the public. <a href="https://www.loudounserenity.org/2026-recovery-fest" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
<a href="https://www.loudounserenity.org/2026-recovery-fest" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.loudounserenity.org/2026-recovery-fest</a>

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