DMV Spotlight shines a light on the nation’s 250th birthday celebration in 2026. Maryland 250 Commissioner Director, Michele Johnson, explains each state has its own commission and its own theme for the Nation’s Semi Quincentennial and even offers a tutorial on how to say: Semi Quincentennial!

In addition to state events from the Chesapeake Bay to the western Maryland Mountains, Johnson highlight events including a national initiative America’s PotLuck on July 5th to encourage communities to gather while on July 8th there is a national initiative to share the spirit of  America by reading simultaneously coast to coast the Declaration of Independence. Johnson adds the existing annual Maryland Day will become a statewide celebration on March 25th instead of merely regional.

Learn More: https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday celebration in 2026. Maryland 250 Commissioner Director, Michele Johnson, explains each state has its own commission and its own theme for the Nation&rsquo;s Semi Quincentennial and even offers a tutorial on how to say: Semi Quincentennial!
In addition to state events from the Chesapeake Bay to the western Maryland Mountains, Johnson highlight events including a national initiative America&rsquo;s PotLuck on July 5th to encourage communities to gather while on July 8th there is a national initiative to share the spirit of &nbsp;America by reading simultaneously coast to coast the Declaration of Independence. Johnson adds the existing annual Maryland Day will become a statewide celebration on March 25th instead of merely regional.
Learn More: <a href="https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/" data-linkindex="0">https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/</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.