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WAMU management says the move is a “strategic shift focused on audio.” Former DCist reporters call bullshit.

Cumbia music brings together the rhythm and music from African and Spanish cultures as well as the Americas. Its origins trace back to Colombia, a country that is also a blend of these influences. Cumbia Heights, a 10-person ensemble of musicians originally from Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, is now bringing this music to their adopted home of Washington, DC. WAMU's Héctor

This summer, a podcast series from the National Air and Space Museum discusses Operation Pedro Pan, Latino Futurism and “Star Wars”

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has launched “AeroEspacial,” a limited series of its “AirSpace” podcast that

StoryCorps promoted Lisa Nelson-Haynes to chief program officer.

MoCo Council comes closer to voting on rent increase cap. Latest Falcicchio accuser says they were sexually harassed and denied District business opportunities. Eden Center overlay plan approved unanimously by Falls Church City Council.

The Purple Line may open in 2026, a year earlier than last projected. Proposed downtown DC housing tax breaks raise equity issues.  Arlington consortium to end homelessness receives $3 million in federal funding.

Arlington County Board approves missing middle zoning.  Affordable housing, Circulator take a hit in Bowser’s proposed budget.  Maryland state legislators need to rethink how they’ll pay for transportation investments.

And the White House meets to discuss police reform legislation.

MoCo Planning Board resigns, votes tabled until new members are appointed. Advocate for unhoused residents in DC and Maryland, dies. Mobile home owners in Alexandria face ownership challenges. More in today’s Breakfast links.