It's Academic can't exist without its sponsors + extraordinary partners, all of whom believe in the power of education. Thank you George Mason University, David M. Rubenstein, and the great WETA! facebook.com/share/p/1DZvV3…

3 more go-arounds near DC's Reagan Airport. More from Dave Statter.

Many thanks to First Arriving for launching our new website ThePIOAcademy.com - Looks great and easy to check on upcoming training opportunities for #PIO’s pete piringer Dave Statter Hillary Howard Ron Siarnicki

New: It appears lightning struck the Washington Monument, once again. This happened at 12:02 a.m. The video shows the view from two different STATter911 cameras. The second and fourth shots are slow-motion versions. #weather #lightning #washington #stormhour Capital Weather Gang

Great day teaching PIOAcademy with the country's top experts from the fire/EMS + advocacy journalism world. Mark Brady pete piringer Ron Siarnicki Dave Statter

NEW: Lots of lightning with this storm. Here are some strikes looking north over the Pentagon around 6:00 p.m. #weather #lightning Arlington Now Capital Weather Gang Doug Kammerer Hillary Howard

After the storm in Arlington. DC News Now Dave Statter Arlington Now

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NEW: Remember the May 1 arrival of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the Pentagon that forced two planes landing at Reagan National to go-around? The NTSB preliminary report released today confirms a "loss of separation" between PAT 23 and Republic Airways flight 5825. It's the

I'm not squeamish. But the lanternfly infestation has grossed me out. 🤮 Note the unfortunate dinner in waiting + all its crazy cousins. DC News Now

Wait. There's more! Notice the flickering light-like flashes in the treetop. I think they're lanterflies!! DC News Now Robby Soave

It's Academic is about to begin a remarkable 65th season! Big thanks to our fabulous partners at @WETA who believe, as we do, in the power of #education. youtu.be/cD__frOOJNc?si…

Watch this: Unless they're launching rockets in Maryland (they aren't), is this from the Draconid meteor shower peaking tonight or is there possibly a different explanation? This was just after 7:30 p.m. #meteor #draconids #capitol Arlington Now Capital Weather Gang Charlie Bragale

Is blowing up alleged drug boats good policy? Retired Coast Guard Admiral says it can't compare to the CG's HITRON program. Helicopters shoot out engines b4 Guard takes suspects, makes arrests + gets intel. Almost no deaths. #Venezuela youtu.be/Gu9QImGn8Ik?si…

Whitman alum, 1970. Current students. A team of staffers. Can you guess who walked away the winners on this special #ItsAcademic? Catch the real show on WETA #quiz #Bethesda DC News Now The Baltimore Banner Dave Statter lnkd.in/egpakSF6https:…thebanner.com/culture/film-t…

I missed last night's Beaver Moon, but 96% of it is still a beautiful sight. The moonrise was sped up about eight times. Hillary Howard Capital Weather Gang Matthew Cappucci Arlington Now Matthew Young Council of DC PoPville Tom Sherwood NEWS FROM THE CONCRETE Architect of the Capitol (AOC) The Hill is Home

It's Academic goes intergenerational at Walt Whitman High School! Thx Sean Martinelli/ WUSA9 for the lovely story. Big shout out to the Whitman team, faculty, and especially the class of 1970! 💕 #education #Bethesda MCPS WETA Dave Statter facebook.com/share/p/14Kw1d…

'Tis the season! Sunrise On the Hill's Judy Kurtz joined Drew Petrimoulx and me for a look inside the White House. Happy Holidays #DMV! DC News Now The Hill #holidayseason #gingerbread #WhiteHouse #LEGO Dave Statter youtube.com/playlist?list=…