During the U.S.' segregation era, nooses were often used in the extrajudicial killing of African Americans. But since desegregation, nooses continue to terrorize up until today. Last week in D.C., one was found hanging at the National Museum of African American History And Culture.

Republican State Senator Frank Wagner makes the case for his bid for Virginia Governor.

What books have helped you to better understand Washington as a local place?...

Kojo chats with Maryland's transportation secretary about the uncertainty surrounding a major project to connect two of the state's most populous counties.

After more than a decade of cooking Sichuan food for the Washington region, the once-elusive Chinese chef is solidifying his mark in local cuisine with a flagship restaurant in Bethesda, Md.

Mid-year teacher turnover has caused major disruption at some D.C. public schools.

The Trump administration issued its full budget plan, and it would have a big impact on our region's economy.

The way we shop has changed, but the way deliveries work hasn't. We explore how the e-commerce boom has led to more delivery trucks clogging city streets.

D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen joins us to discuss his "sneaker subsidy" for those who dont drive to work. And At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich will be in studio to talk about the fate of the Purple Line, the county budget, and his candidacy for County Executive.

The journalist Charnice Milton was killed two years ago by crossfire from a drive-by shooting in Southeast Washington. Now community advocates in the area are opening a bookstore to honor her memory, promote literacy and address book deserts in neighborhoods East of the Anacostia River