"When I learned that it focused on often D.C. centric, local stories and engaged our community, it was just a pleasure to even engage with it. What community has a Smithsonian in their neighborhood that’s focused on them," says frequent visitor Laura Washington.

Stories WAMU is following this week include the latest on the possible government shutdown, the impact of the possible closure of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum and a look ahead at the fall dining scene in the D.C. region.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has committed to being a bipartisan bridgebuilder. But he's also under pressure to redistrict the state's one GOP congressman out of his House seat.

A stellar performance by Rosalind Russell in a dramatic noir, a salute to the uniquely-voiced Arnold Stang, and excerpts of our live panel discussion on science fiction and science future, Tune In Tomorrow.

This week, Hot Jazz Saturday Night offers a survey of frequently overlooked recordings by soprano saxophonist and clarinetist Sidney Bechet.

Republican candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid talks the campaign, data centers, and school gender policies. Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher discusses pausing data center development.

Fall festival season is upon us -- we have your mix of pop punk, independent and go-go music festivals to check out across the D.C. region.