Who You Gonna Call? A Look At D.C.’s Updated 311 And 911 System
D.C.'s 311 system will soon consolidate requests for information and repairs. And its 911 system is now geolocating emergency calls from cell phones.
Cats and dogs have become such a part of the family fabric that in many households, they’re akin to children. It’s a role that’s changed repeatedly and drastically since these animals ran wild centuries ago, and it’s come with a fundamental shift in how we view companion animals: from property to near-personhood. “Science” journalist David Grimm joins Kojo to talk about how our connections to pets are changing laws, industries, and lives.
D.C.'s 311 system will soon consolidate requests for information and repairs. And its 911 system is now geolocating emergency calls from cell phones.
Recent investigations have called into question how local law enforcement handles sexual assault cases. We explore what's working, and what isn't, in police responses to sexual assault.
The National Gallery of Art has one of the largest art collections in America. But how diverse are the artists?
Restoring late-night Metrorail service would help workers in the hospitality industry, proponents say, but opponents say it could lead to daytime delays and a financial loss for WMATA.
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