Kevin Czinger, an automaker based in Los Angeles, and his son Lucas are introducing 3D printing to create digital manufacturing for vehicles that will change how we make cars and save the environment. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot

A lowrider or low rider is a customized car with a lowered body. It has been a part of Mexican American culture in the U.S for many decades. This year the state of California repeals the laws from 1958 and 1986, that prohibited lowering the cars and cruising. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot

Once on the verge of extinction, sea otters now thrive in the icy harbors, in Homer, Alaska. These adorable creatures must eat as much as 25% of their body weight every day to stay healthy and warm. Producer | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss

VOA Connect Episode 324 - Individuals dedicated to serving their communities.

Kids Give Back Kids is a nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia that provides volunteer opportunities for kids ages 6-12. We join them as young kids discover ways to give back to communities in need. Producer | Editor | Additional Camera: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Philip Alexiou

Nathan Harrington is a Washington, DC resident and nature lover. His nonprofit organization, Ward 8 Woods, strives to rejuvenate urban forests through picking up trash and enhancing the beauty and ecological health of more than 500 acres of forest. Producer | Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester

Come see "The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration" exhibition, featuring over 100 orchid varieties in the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard. Find out the challenges facing wild orchids today and the dedicated efforts of scientists and conservationists working to ensure their future. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Zdenko Novacki

VOA Connect Episode 323 - A restaurant's fusion journey and the buzz of bee pollinators.

Serigne Mbaye, chef and owner of Dakar NOLA restaurant, blends Senegalese flavors with New Orleans cuisine, creating a unique dining experience that celebrates cultural diversity. Through his storytelling and culinary skill, Mbaye bridges his Senegalese roots with the traditions of New Orleans. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel

VOA Connect Episode 322 - Fostering sustainable farming and nurturing ocean health.