Dulles Plane Pull 2026

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the Special Olympics Dulles Plane Pull. Guest Ellen Head, Vice President for Development for Special Olympics Virginia explains teams of 25 people sign up to compete to see which team can pull a 62 ton cargo plane the fastest. She explains the discomfort and effort t…

VA three year college degree options

DMV Spotlight shines a light on an effort by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia ( SCHEV) alongside several state universities for a potential three year undergraduate degree. Guest Mark Owczarski, Associate Vice President and Spokesman for Virginia Tech explained many schools may off…

Fairfax County Parks Authority

DMV Spotlight on August 2nd, 2026 shines a light on the Fairfax County Carnival and Fair. The annual event returns to Frying Pan Farm Park, the only working farm within the Fairfax County Park Authority says Public Information office, Andy Grabel. The Carnival and Fair offer residents both amusemen…

Central Union Mission

DMV Spotlight on 7-26-2026 shines a light on Central Union Mission and the unique challenges facing the homeless in the DC area in the summer heat and storms. President and CEO Joseph Mettimano explains that best way to help if you see someone on the street in need is to call 9-1-1 if they are havi…

AI Interdisciplinary Majors at University of MD

DMV Spotlight on 7-19-2026 shines a light on one of the nation's first interdisciplinary majors focused on the impact of AI on humans at the University of Maryland, with courses spanning philosophy, ethics, public policy and more. Guest, Professor Hal Daume, researches AI and Robotics, Machine Lear…

Northern VA Senior Olympics

DMV Spotlight on 7-12-2026 shines a light on the annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, a three week long competition with scores of events held across 5 counties in Northern Virginia for residents age 50 and above.  Guest, Rod Hupp, Vice- Chair of the NVSO explains the competition provides real…

VA 250 Passport

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the ongoing festivities for America's 250th celebration. Guest Audrey Wood , Virginia History Affiliate Coordinator at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture's efforts to spear head the Virginia 250 Passport program to encourage residents and visitors alike to sp…

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

DMV Spotlight on 6-28-26 shines a light on the newly re-opened American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in nearby Baltimore that provides cancer patients a home away from home—-free of charge--- during treatment at some of the world-class cancer treatment facilities in the world . Guest, Therese Gustitis…

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center

DMV Spotlight on 6-21-26 shines a light on the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center and its work to rehabilitate injured native animals. Guest, Dr. Jen Riley,  Veterinarian and Hospital Director for the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center discussed the conditions of 4 Bald Eagles all recently found injured in Staffor…

VDH Safe Swimming | May 31, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 5-31-26 shines a light on efforts by the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to keep children safe in the water this summer.Guest, Brianna Bill, Environmental Health Coordinator with VDH is urging everyone to take the "Safe Swimming Pledge " to appoint a water watcher to focus …