DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15 minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.
DMV Spotlight airs Sunday mornings at 7am on WMAL radio and on ESPN 630 The Sports Capitol.
Holiday Fire Safety | DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt
DMV Spotlight on 12-18-22 shines a light on Holiday Fire Risk. Acting Fire Chief James Forgo with Prince William County Fire and Rescue notes that kitchen fires are still the biggest threat of fire especially by leaving food unattended during the busy holiday season.
Dec 20, 2022
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation | DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt
DMV Spotlight on Oct 9, 2022 shines a light on the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
Oct 11, 2022
Willing Warriors | DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt
DMV Spotlight on Oct 2, 2022 shines a light on Willing Warriors, a 501(c)(3) that provides retreat centers for recovering warriors often challenged with Post Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury.
Oct 4, 2022
Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria | DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt
Guest Allen Lomax, Chair of the Partnership discussed the city's 5 year strategic plan highlighted by the Partnership in the Community Health Improvement plan: Housing, Mental Health and Poverty. Lomax explained the steps the city is taking from expanding access to mental he...
Sep 26, 2022
Veterans Next Mission | DMV Spotlight
DMV Spotlight on 9-18-22 shines a light on Veteran's Next Mission, a 501-c-3 dedicated to helping those in military service transition to civilian life.
Sep 19, 2022
2022 Dulles Plane Pull | DMV Spotlight
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Special Olympics Virginia Plane Pull on September 11, 2022.Guest Ellen Head, Senior Director of Development explains the Dulles Plane Pull is again open to the public as a fundraiser for the programs to support local athletes with intellectual...
Sep 12, 2022
DMV Spotlight on 3.8.20 on Casey Cares Biggest PJ Party
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Casey Cares Foundation and the World’s Biggest Pajama Party for critically ill children. Guest, Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of Casey Cares shared her passion for providing relief to families with children who are battlin...
Mar 4, 2020
DMV Spotlight on 3.1.2020 on Tracy’s Kids
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Tracy’s Kids which provides art therapy for children battling cancer. Founder Matt Gerson shared his experience as a ten year old with cancer. Gerson explained why art therapy allows young patients to have a safe place to be a kid during...
Feb 25, 2020
DMV Spotlight on 2.23.2020 on Banneker-Douglass Museum
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis. The museum is dedicated to preserving African-American Heritage in Maryland and features a new exhibit on the ‘Black Vote Mural Project’ to illustrate the history of black men and then women f...
Feb 18, 2020
DMV Spotlight on 2.16.2020 on the Humane Rescue Alliance
DMV Spotlight this week shines a light on the Humane Rescue Alliance. Guest, Lisa LaFontaine, president and CEO of Humane Rescue Alliance discussed programs offered to help low income residents keep their pets, opportunities for young people to treat pets kindly and advocati...
Feb 11, 2020
