Kayla Hewitt

2 weeks ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt |Natalie Yuravlivker

On the evening of January 29, an American Airlines passenger jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided over the Potomac River. 67 people were killed. The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to release its final report on what led to the crash early next year. But this week, the New York Times published a story detailing the moments leading up to the collision. Mark Walker is an investigative reporter focused on transportation at the Times.

3 weeks ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt

Now that spring is here and the weather has warmed up, it’s the perfect time to go out and try some new restaurants. This week for Get Out There, our weekly conversation about ways to explore the Washington region, WAMU’s Chris Remington sat down with Washingtonian writer Ike Allen to find out what new and upcoming eateries are on his radar. Here are some of his recommendations:Folks in Hyattsville, Maryland will soon be able to indulge in a gourmet sweet treat.

4 weeks ago | georgetownvoice.com | Connor Martin |Katherine Wilkison |Katya Schwenk |Kayla Hewitt

When I walked into my thesis advisor’s office with nothing new to show him but my blue hair, I took a moment to reflect. Was I contemplating fulfilling the minimum requirements to graduate with an American Studies degree? No.Responsibly, I reflected on the role of dyed hair at Georgetown. I’ve never cared much about fashion. Of course, I want to look good (and do, most days, in my rough-around-the-edges, 10 minutes late to class with a giant iced coffee sort of way).

1 month ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt

Sweeping tariffs implemented by the Trump administration continue to breed uncertainty about the future of the global economy. The tariffs come at a particularly delicate moment for the D.C. region, as local lawmakers continue to reckon with the impacts of ongoing sweeping federal cuts. Terry Clower is a professor of public policy in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He is also director of Mason’s Center for Regional Analysis.

1 month ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt |Tamika Smith

The moment of peak bloom has arrived. It’s officially the most beautiful time of year here in the District!Peak Bloom is when at least 70% of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are in bloom. The spectacle usually lasts a few days, depending on weather conditions. This week for Get Out There, our weekly conversation about ways to explore the Washington region, we’re breaking down peak bloom weekend, and all the fanfare that goes along with it.