Community Voices

14+ hour, 47+ min ago   (508+ words) A D.C. man was motivated to put his 35 years of experience in the water industry to work helping strangers on the other side of the globe. Jim Good, president of Parkview Advisors, helped restore two water towers and their water systems…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (251+ words) Artificial-intelligence companies are marketing tools directly to schools and school-age kids, and the technology is becoming a regular part of education. For example, Google Classroom, a class-management portal for assignments, grades, and more, comes with Gemini built in, and ChatGPT…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1155+ words) Today, that same manager says, threats to science remain—particularly through Notices of Funding Opportunities, called “NOFOs,” which are public announcements posted by the NIH to solicit grant applications from scientists for specific types of research the agency wants to…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (390+ words) If elected, she says she’ll issue two executive orders aimed at Trump’s immigration policies and his Safe & Beautiful task force. She also spoke on a range of other topics, including whether she’ll bring the Grand Prix back, and why she’ll…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (444+ words) A well-known, local engineer said he's completely reimagined the concept of data centers — and he said it addresses just about every concern communities have expressed. Opposition to data centers has exploded almost as quickly as the industry itself. Channing Blackwell…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (791+ words) This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. State officials are taking another close look at how Maryland’s nonprofit hospitals store billions of dollars in “captive insurance” companies domiciled…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (297+ words) As concerns grow over information overload and how much technology is around us, the D.C. Public Library is stepping in with programs to help people. Chelsea Kirkland is the digital inclusion coordinator with the library system who is behind the effort....

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (885+ words) Before nightfall, it’s too bright. The glare on the water makes the fish near impossible to see. But as the boat churns upriver, the last light is leaking away, leaving the dim sky the color of slate. Logan turns into…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (329+ words) A DC attorney recently launched a podcast, Off the Top, that features engaging interviews with bald men. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not a member of the bare-headed club. The Host The podcast was created by Justin Wm....

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (374+ words) Susan Makes $ense, a new NBC Washington newsletter. I’m so happy you’re here! Let's be honest: Figuring out what's legit, what's a scam and what actually matters for your money right now is overwhelming. With more than 30 years as a…...