Mt Vernon for American 250 | February 8, 2026

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 r…

Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission | January 25, 2026

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 ra…

Influenza spread in Virginia | January 18, 2026

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 seaso…

Community Soup Night | January 11, 2026

DMV Spotlight shines a light on Community Connection on January 11, 2026. Guest Zara Brunner, a Montgomery County resident and found of “Soup Moms” explains the now nearly 12 year tradition began with her desire to connect with other moms from her children’s elementary school. Brunner says what beg…

Maryland 250 Plans | January 4, 2026

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 …

Bright MLS 26 Outlook | December 28, 2025

DMV Spotlight on 12-28-25 shines a light on the Real Estate outlook for the region heading into 2026. Bright MLS Chief Real Estate Economist Lisa Sturtevant expects a slowing in the pace of home sale transactions as well as slower home growth. Sturtevant expects a modest decline, even in the region…

Gambling Addiction | December 21, 2025

DMV Spotlight on 12-21-25 shines a light on Gambling Addiction following a new study in Maryland finding that what is now called ‘disordered gambling’ impacts nearly two out of every 5 Marylanders who bet on sports. Guest Karen Duffy, Executive Director for the Maryland Coalition of Families explai…

Potomac Water Basin | December 14, 2025

DMV Spotlight on Dec 14th, 2025 shines a light on a recent report on the DC area water supply by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. Executive Director, Michael Nardolilli explains while the risk of water shortages in the coming decade is low in the area (1% - 5%) he stresses the …

American Cancer Society (Voices of Black Women) | December 7, 2025

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the American Cancer Society Study designed to investigate disparate outcomes on treatment and diagnosis of cancers in Black women. Guest and Principal Investigator, Lauren McCullough, explains her efforts on  a groundbreaking initiative led by the American Cancer Soc…

Fisher House | November 30, 2025

DMV Spotlight shines a light on  the Fisher House Foundation on 11-30-25 and its mission to serve miltary families getting treatment by providing a free "home away from home" near the hospital or VA facility so family members can stay nearby while their loved one is getting treatment. Guest David …