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October 30, 2019
Pirates, Witches and Superheroes March in Halloween Parade

On Halloween, the spookiest day of the year on October 31, it’s traditional for children in the United States to wear costumes to go ‘trick or treating’ in their neighborhoods to ask for candy. Some communities also have Halloween parades. Earlier this week, characters like pirates, angels and scarecrows marched in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington. VOA’s Deborah Block takes us along the colorful parade with some imaginative costumes.
October 29, 2019
Pirates, Witches and Superheroes March in Virginia Halloween Parade

On Halloween, the spookiest day of the year on October 31, it’s traditional for children in the United States to wear costumes to go ‘trick or treating’ in their neighborhoods to ask for candy. Some communities also have Halloween parades. Earlier this week, characters like pirates, angels and scarecrows marched in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington. VOA’s Deborah Block takes us along the colorful parade with some imaginative costumes.
October 17, 2019
Art Exhibit Highlights Impact of Climate Change

A warming planet is triggering extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and loss of wildlife habitats. An American art exhibit is delving into the effects of climate change, which include melting glaciers and the destruction of coral reefs. VOA's Deborah Block takes us to the University of Rhode Island to see how art is used to fight climate change.
October 17, 2019
The Art of Fighting Climate Change

A warming planet is triggering extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and loss of wildlife habitats. An American art exhibit is delving into the effects of climate change, which include melting glaciers and the destruction of coral reefs. VOA's Deborah Block takes us to the University of Rhode Island to see how art is used to fight climate change.
October 10, 2019
Beekeeping Helps Veterans Cope with Stress, Anxiety

Since the New Hampshire program started six months ago, the veterans have been learning about the complex world of honeybees
October 10, 2019
Beekeeping Helps Veterans Cope With Stress, Anxiety

Some U.S. veterans with post-traumatic stress and anxiety are turning to beekeeping to help relieve their symptoms. Early research indicates that beekeeping provides therapeutic benefits for veterans by helping them focus, relax and become more productive. VOA’s Deborah Block visited a beekeeping program at the Veterans Affairs center in Manchester, New Hampshire, which some veterans say is doing wonders for them.
October 10, 2019
Beekeeping Helps Veterans Cope With Stress, Anxiety

Some U.S. veterans with post-traumatic stress and anxiety are turning to beekeeping to help relieve their symptoms. Early research indicates that beekeeping provides therapeutic benefits for veterans by helping them focus, relax and become more productive. VOA’s Deborah Block visited a beekeeping program at the Veterans Affairs center in Manchester, New Hampshire, which some veterans say is doing wonders for them.
September 15, 2019
‘Ghost Ships’ Become New US Marine Sanctuary

In the Potomac River, not far from Washington, sits an underwater museum of sorts
September 15, 2019
'Ghost Fleet' Designated US Marine Sanctuary

A watery grave filled with old sunken ships has been designated the newest national marine sanctuary in the United States. Located in Maryland about 60 kilometers south of Washington, the "ghost fleet" rises like an apparition out of the water when the tide is low. VOA's Deborah Block takes us to this underwater park with ships going back more than 100 years.
September 15, 2019
'Ghost Fleet' Designated US Marine Sanctuary

A watery grave of old sunken ships has been designated the newest national marine sanctuary in the United States. Located in Maryland about 60 kilometers south of Washington, the "ghost fleet" rises like an apparition out of the water when the tide is low. VOA's Deborah Block takes us to this underwater park with ships going back more than one hundred years.
September 01, 2019
Floating Laboratory Monitors Potomac River Water Quality

A new floating laboratory onboard a boat on the Potomac River is keeping tabs on the water quality that flows through the nation's capital and surrounding area. A local environmental group, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network, is collecting water samples at several sites to measure the amount of bacteria that cause pollution. As VOA's Deborah Block reports, the data will be used to help clean up polluted areas in the future and is already informing the public when it is safe to swim in the river.
September 01, 2019
Floating Laboratory Monitors Potomac River Water Quality

A new floating laboratory onboard a boat on the Potomac River is keeping tabs on the water quality that flows through the nation's capital and surrounding area. A local environmental group, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network, is collecting water samples at several sites to measure the amount of bacteria that cause pollution. As VOA's Deborah Block reports, the data will be used to help clean up polluted areas in the future and is already informing the public when it is safe to swim in the river.
August 07, 2019
Custom-Made Braces Help Animals Walk Again

Artificial limbs aren't just for humans. Near Washington, an orthotist who once made prosthetics for people is helping disabled animals around the world. VOA's Deborah Block visited a Virginia workshop where devices are built that improve the lives of pets and, in some cases, wild animals.
August 07, 2019
Custom-Made Braces Help Animals Walk Again

At Campana’s highly-specialized workshop in Sterling, Virginia, near Washington, DC, several employees construct each device by hand
August 07, 2019
Custom-Made Braces Help Animals Walk Again

Artificial limbs aren't just for humans. Near Washington, an orthotist who once made prosthetics for people is helping disabled animals around the world. VOA's Deborah Block visited a Virginia workshop where devices are built that improve the lives of pets and, in some cases, wild animals.
July 31, 2019
Paws Aboard -- Riverboat Cruise for Dogs

Boat cruises on the Potomac River in the Washington, D.C. area are a popular way to see famous monuments and other landmarks. But a special cruise gives dogs a chance to relax on a scenic trip with their owners. VOAs Deborah Block takes us on a cruise for canines.
July 30, 2019
Paws Aboard -- Riverboat Cruise for Dogs

Boat cruises on the Potomac River in the Washington, D.C. area are a popular way to see famous monuments and other landmarks. But a special cruise gives dogs a chance to relax on a scenic trip with their owners. VOAs Deborah Block takes us on a cruise for canines.
July 23, 2019
All Aboard America's Oldest Operating Railroad

Coal-powered trains worked the rails in the United States for 175 years, starting in the 1830’s, and were an integral part of America's westward expansion and industrial revolution
July 22, 2019
All Aboard America's Oldest Operating Railroad

There is an allure and excitement to the power of an old-fashioned steam train. Coal powered trains plied the rails in the United States for 175 years, starting in the 1830's, and were an integral part of America's westward expansion and industrial revolution. Today, visitors can experience riding on America's oldest operating railroad, which is only seven kilometers long. VOA's Deborah Block tells us more from Ronks, Pennsylvania.
July 13, 2019
A Look Inside Summer Camp for Nerds

Mocked for decades in popular culture, nerds are sometimes described as overly studious, socially awkward, and passionate about the arcane

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