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>

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

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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DMV Spotlight on January 18, 2026 shines a light on the spread of the ‘flu’ or influenza across the Commonwealth. Guest, Lisa Sollet, Respiratory Disease Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Health explains the common causes for the spread of respiratory viruses for this years “flu season” noting unusual surges and and trends this winter. Sollet also highlights the VDH  Respiratory Disease Data dashboard that tracks not only flu but also Covid-19 and RSV.

Sollet explains the genesis of the dashboard as well as reminders on how best to prevent the spread of the flu and protect yourself from respiratory illness. Sollet also advocates for the annual flu shot and explains how it is tracked and developed each season.

Learn More:Respiratory Disease Data – Epidemiology

 

DMV Spotlight on January 18, 2026 shines a light on the spread of the &lsquo;flu&rsquo; or influenza across the Commonwealth. Guest, Lisa Sollet, Respiratory Disease Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Health explains the common causes for the spread of respiratory viruses for this years &ldquo;flu season&rdquo; noting unusual surges and and trends this winter. Sollet also highlights the VDH &nbsp;Respiratory Disease Data dashboard that tracks not only flu but also Covid-19 and RSV.
Sollet explains the genesis of the dashboard as well as reminders on how best to prevent the spread of the flu and protect yourself from respiratory illness. Sollet also advocates for the annual flu shot and explains how it is tracked and developed each season.
Learn More: <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/data/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Respiratory Disease Data &ndash; Epidemiology</a>
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Influenza spread in Virginia | January 18, 2026

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Mt Vernon for American 250 | February 8, 2026

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