11
Apr
09

district wire news 4.7.09

Part 1

The screening of a controversial film at the University of Maryland sparks First Amendment debates; the U.S. could expect to lose half of its teacher workforce from retirement; D.C residents are in for a smelly surprise when they turn on the faucet; and an American classic is making a comeback.

Part 2

10
Apr
09

las noticias del distrito 4.6.09 – district wire news spanish edition

North Korea’s launches rocket despite international criticism; cigarette prices are on the rise; and South American teams compete for a spot in the 2010 World Cup.

10
Apr
09

district wire news 4.6.09

Part 1

A record-high tax hike on cigarettes is driving people to quit; housing prices continue to fall in the District; and the cherry blossoms are not only bringing a touch of spring to the city but it’s also boosting D.C.’s tourism industry.

Part 2

The University of the District of Columbia is cutting its bachelor’s degree of education; American University students raise awareness on violence against women; and a new study reveals that women’s shopping habits may be linked to hormones.

Part 3

03
Apr
09

district wire news 3.31.09

Part 1

Part 2

02
Apr
09

district wire news 3.30.09 show 2

Part 1

American University launches its new website, marking its entrance into the Web 2.0 world; commuters are carpooling with strangers, called “slugging,” to save some money; and a local fine dining restaurant offers free cooking lessons.

Part 2

01
Apr
09

district wire news 3.30.09 show 1

Part 1

American University marks the beginning of spring with a campaign to go green; American’s Kogod School of Business is recognized as one of the top 15 global management schools in the nation; and a million people are expected to be in the D.C. area to see the cherry blossoms in bloom.

Part 2

29
Mar
09

Las Noticias del Distrito 3.23.09 – District Wire News in Spanish: Special Edition

In this Spanish language edition of District Wire News, police are investigating a robbery on the campus of Georgetown University; and a case of vandalism strikes American University during its Relay for Life fundraiser.

28
Mar
09

district wire news 3.24.09

Part 1

College students rally in front of the U.S. Capitol to fight for an affordable education; a group against teen dating violence releases its yearly review, how did the District score?; Arlington libraries face tough decisions during an economic recession; and as the popularity of newspapers are declining, there’s one news organization that’s going strong.

Part 2

Part 3

26
Mar
09

district wire news 3.23.09

Part 1

Part 2

21
Mar
09

District Wire news 3.17.09

Part 1

A D.C. health report reveals that the district’s HIV rate rivals that of countries in Africa; the elephants march into town but so do protestors; and local police take some extra precautions for St. Patrick’s Day.

Part 2