DMV Spotlight shines a light on a Maryland non-profit that assists children and teens in foster care called The Blue Ribbon Project. Guest Taylor Pyles, CEO of The Blue Ribbon Project shares his own history of being in foster care and explains the various programs offered including: Backpacks of Love which are given to children when they cannot go home and get their belongings to a newer program called " A Hand to Hold" that provides mentors to foster children as they 'age out' of the system to help learn basic life skills.  Pyles explains that most county's have a Social Services division that sets the requirements for potential foster families. Pyles also briefly discusses the recent death of 16 year old Kanaiyah Ward, a Baltimore teen, who died of an overdose while in a hotel in Baltimore under the supervision of Social Services. 


https://blueribbonproject.org/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on a Maryland non-profit that assists children and teens in foster care called The Blue Ribbon Project. Guest Taylor Pyles, CEO of The Blue Ribbon Project shares his own history of being in foster care and explains the various programs offered including: Backpacks of Love which are given to children when they cannot go home and get their belongings to a newer program called " A Hand to Hold" that provides mentors to foster children as they 'age out' of the system to help learn basic life skills.&nbsp; Pyles explains that most county's have a Social Services division that sets the requirements for potential foster families. Pyles also briefly discusses the recent death of 16 year old Kanaiyah Ward, a Baltimore teen, who died of an overdose while in a hotel in Baltimore under the supervision of Social Services.&nbsp; <a href="https://blueribbonproject.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
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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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The Blue Ribbon Project

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the annual "Act on Addiction Survey" campaign, underway for 2026 following the 2025 survey that found nearly half of all Virginians are impacted by addiction in their daily lives either themselves or a family member or close friend. Guest, Dr. Zeina Saliba, MD, Chief of the Addiction and Recovery , and Board Certified Psychiatrist. Dr Saliba explains newly released survey data finds that fear and stigma are barriers to finding solutions and treatment for substance abuse. The data also show that nearly 90 percent of American adults with substance use disorder because using substances in their youth and nearly half didn't know where to find help. Dr. Saliba also explained the many services available at local non-profits and through Inova. The survey found the human cost of addiction is severe: only one in three people who died from an overdose ever received treatment for either a mental health or substance abuse condition.

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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the annual "Act on Addiction Survey" campaign, underway for 2026 following the 2025 survey that found nearly half of all Virginians are impacted by addiction in their daily lives either themselves or a family member or close friend. Guest, Dr. Zeina Saliba, MD, Chief of the Addiction and Recovery , and Board Certified Psychiatrist. Dr Saliba explains newly released survey data finds that fear and stigma are barriers to finding solutions and treatment for substance abuse. The data also show that nearly 90 percent of American adults with substance use disorder because using substances in their youth and nearly half didn't know where to find help. Dr. Saliba also explained the many services available at local non-profits and through Inova. The survey found the human cost of addiction is severe: only one in three people who died from an overdose ever received treatment for either a mental health or substance abuse condition.
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Annual Act on Addiction Survey

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the current local and nationwide battle over Data Center proliferation. Guest, Julie Bolthouse, Director of Land Use for the Piedmont Environmental Council provides background on the rise of data centers in Virginia and the growing battle over imposing a moratorium on the state level in Virginia to prevent more data center growth until there are state regulations in place. Bolthouse points to extreme water and energy demands by data centers as well as rising electric bill costs for most consumers. She also calls for more transparency on how certain data center deals were approved despite strong local opposition. 


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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the current local and nationwide battle over Data Center proliferation. Guest, Julie Bolthouse, Director of Land Use for the Piedmont Environmental Council provides background on the rise of data centers in Virginia and the growing battle over imposing a moratorium on the state level in Virginia to prevent more data center growth until there are state regulations in place. Bolthouse points to extreme water and energy demands by data centers as well as rising electric bill costs for most consumers. She also calls for more transparency on how certain data center deals were approved despite strong local opposition.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.pecva.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
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Peidmont Environmental Council push for Data Center Moratorium

DMV Spotlight shines a light on Breast Cancer Awareness month. Guest, Dr. Pouneh Razavi, Director of Breast Imaging for the National Capitol Region at Sibley Hospital/Johns Hopkins discussed the most recent annual American Cancer Society survey of more than 33 thousand U.S. women.The survey looks at breast cancer risk factors including moderate exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and eliminating tobacco use.Dr. Razavi also noted the disconnect between being aware of the risk factors and actually taking action on reducing the risks. She also offered clear guidance for annual mammograms for healthy women beginning at age 40 who do not have a hereditary risk. She stresses that risk is only in about 15 percent of breast cancer patients. Dr. Razavi also shared information on the annual " Making Strides Against Breast Cancer DC" walk to support breast cancer survivors and thrivers on October 17, 2026 in DC. 


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DMV Spotlight shines a light on Breast Cancer Awareness month. Guest, Dr. Pouneh Razavi, Director of Breast Imaging for the National Capitol Region at Sibley Hospital/Johns Hopkins discussed the most recent annual American Cancer Society survey of more than 33 thousand U.S. women.The survey looks at breast cancer risk factors including moderate exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and eliminating tobacco use.Dr. Razavi also noted the disconnect between being aware of the risk factors and actually taking action on reducing the risks. She also offered clear guidance for annual mammograms for healthy women beginning at age 40 who do not have a hereditary risk. She stresses that risk is only in about 15 percent of breast cancer patients. Dr. Razavi also shared information on the annual " Making Strides Against Breast Cancer DC" walk to support breast cancer survivors and thrivers on October 17, 2026 in DC.&nbsp; <a href="https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=112433" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
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