DMV Spotlight shines at light on the Alexandria Police Department’s annual MLK Spirit award for “ Serving Beyond the Badge” at the start of Black History Month.

Recipient Lt. Marcus Downey Jr was awarded the MLK Spirit honor for his volunteer work with Meade Church, Alexandria Community Shelter and Meals on Wheels in Alexandria. Lt. Downey explained the importance of residents seeing officers in uniform serving the community and interactions with the public that are not part of regular police duties.

Learn More: https://www.alxnow.com/2025/01/16/alexandria-police-lieutenant-honored-in-mlk-celebration-for-charity-work/

DMV Spotlight shines at light on the Alexandria Police Department&rsquo;s annual MLK Spirit award for &ldquo; Serving Beyond the Badge&rdquo; at the start of Black History Month.
Recipient Lt. Marcus Downey Jr was awarded the MLK Spirit honor for his volunteer work with Meade Church, Alexandria Community Shelter and Meals on Wheels in Alexandria. Lt. Downey explained the importance of residents seeing officers in uniform serving the community and interactions with the public that are not part of regular police duties.
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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.

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MLK Spirit Award with Alexandria Police Lt Marcus Downey | February 2, 2025

DMV Spotlight on 2-8-2026 shines a light on the events at Mount Vernon in honor of America’s 250 celebration. Guest, Julie Almacy with Mount Vernon Communications explains visitors will be welcomed into the newly renovated historic mansion of General Washington. Almacy outlines the various events ranging from the new Patriots Path, a Revolutionary War Encampment to new dining options to free online education resources for teachers and parents.

Almacy also explains the Virginia 250 Passport that allows guests special access to dozens of historic sites across the Commonwealth.

Learn More:https://www.mountvernon.org/250

DMV Spotlight on 2-8-2026 shines a light on the events at Mount Vernon in honor of America&rsquo;s 250 celebration. Guest, Julie Almacy with Mount Vernon Communications explains visitors will be welcomed into the newly renovated historic mansion of General Washington. Almacy outlines the various events ranging from the new Patriots Path, a Revolutionary War Encampment to new dining options to free online education resources for teachers and parents.
Almacy also explains the Virginia 250 Passport that allows guests special access to dozens of historic sites across the Commonwealth.
Learn More: <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/250" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.mountvernon.org/250</a>

Mt Vernon for American 250 | February 8, 2026

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DMV Spotlight on 2-1-2026 shines a light on the American Cancer Society’s Annual Statistics Report that finds for the first time, the five year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent for people diagnoses during 2015 to 2021 in the US. Guest, Dr Stuart Martin, PhD, Deputy Director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chair of the American Cancer Society Board for the Baltimore-DC region.

Dr. Martin notes that 7 in ten people now survive their cancer five years or more. He also points out that survival for certain cancers including breast and prostate cancer have reached nearly 90 percent.  Dr. Martin credits research that has led to both earlier detection and more targeted treatment.

Learn More:https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026

DMV Spotlight on 2-1-2026 shines a light on the American Cancer Society&rsquo;s Annual Statistics Report that finds for the first time, the five year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent for people diagnoses during 2015 to 2021 in the US. Guest, Dr Stuart Martin, PhD, Deputy Director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chair of the American Cancer Society Board for the Baltimore-DC region.
Dr. Martin notes that 7 in ten people now survive their cancer five years or more. He also points out that survival for certain cancers including breast and prostate cancer have reached nearly 90 percent. &nbsp;Dr. Martin credits research that has led to both earlier detection and more targeted treatment.
Learn More: <a href="https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026</a>

American Cancer Society Annual Report | February 1, 2026

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DMV Spotlight on Jan, 25th, 2026 shines a light on the final 630 page report by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established by the Maryland House of Delegates back in 2019. The Commission spent six years working to  “investigate, document and reckon with the history of racial terror lynching”  of as many as 38 Black men in Maryland. Guest, Commission Chair, Dr. David O. Fakunle of Morgan State University and Co Chair, Dr. Charles Chavis of George Mason University explained many of the lynchings took place in both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.

Dr. Fakunle says the report includes dozens of recommendations. Governor Wes Moore in May, vetoed a bill that would have launched a two year study into whether the state should provide reparations to Marylanders impacted. The report was finalized December 9th.

Learn More:https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/

DMV Spotlight on Jan, 25th, 2026 shines a light on the final 630 page report by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established by the Maryland House of Delegates back in 2019. The Commission spent six years working to &nbsp;&ldquo;investigate, document and reckon with the history of racial terror lynching&rdquo;&nbsp; of as many as 38 Black men in Maryland. Guest, Commission Chair, Dr. David O. Fakunle of Morgan State University and Co Chair, Dr. Charles Chavis of George Mason University explained many of the lynchings took place in both Montgomery and Prince George&rsquo;s Counties.
Dr. Fakunle says the report includes dozens of recommendations. Governor Wes Moore in May, vetoed a bill that would have launched a two year study into whether the state should provide reparations to Marylanders impacted. The report was finalized December 9th.
Learn More: <a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/" data-linkindex="0">https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/</a>

Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission | January 25, 2026

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MLK Spirit Award with Alexandria Police Lt Marcus Downey | February 2, 2025

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