Why doesn't the Washington region feel like a college town, despite being home to more than a dozen colleges and universities? We explore why many campuses feel isolated from the city around them, and lack that college town vibe.

A new report on the Fairfax County Fire Department published concerns over leadership accountability, harassment, discrimination and unfair promotion processes.

A comic book once inspired Congressman John Lewis to learn about the early days of the civil rights movement, and engage in activism himself. Now, a new generation of readers is learning about civil rights history through his comics.

Those nearing retirement face considerable challenges in our region, including age discrimination in the workplace and soaring home prices.

When a local journalist placed her father into long-term Alzheimer's care, she wrote down his life story and introduced his nursing staff – not to an anonymous patient– but to the father she loved.

Legislation to quicken the timeline for increasing the use of renewable energy in Maryland overcame a veto and widespread Republican opposition to move forward with becoming law. Kojo explores the politics at play as well as what the change will mean for Maryland and the rest of the region.

A federal judge in Virginia issues an injunction against President Trump's travel ban. House Republicans vote to block D.C.'s Death with Dignity Act. And Democratic lawmakers in Maryland debate protections for immigrants.

So-called "hashtag activism” --clicking a "like" button or sharing an online petition-- is coming into its own in the wake of a divisive election, and it's sparking a whole lot of engagement in real life.

Restaurants that depend on an immigrant workforce –and even one of D.C.'s charter schools- will close on Thursday to showcase the importance of immigrants to the region's restaurant industry.

Montgomery County Public Schools has long invested in "cultural competency" training, which encourages educators to take students' cultural backgrounds into account in the classroom. Is that the best approach?