Skip to Main Content

Local Issues

As a public broadcaster for the Washington area, it is part of WETA's mission to provide information and resources about current issues of concern to our community. Please see the sections below for details about television and video programs and other resources that provide up-to-date and in-depth information.

Senior NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez is in Mexico City to report on the H1N1 flu virus outbreak.

H1N1 Flu Virus

Many PBS news series are providing in-depth, on-air coverage of the H1N1 flu virus. In addition, resources are now available from PBS Kids and PBS Parents on how to reinforce healthy habits among kids. WETA has gathered this information in one place online, and also provides links to important Maryland, Virginia and D.C. sources.
See more »

Frontline: Poisoned Waters - blue crab - 336x252

The Chesapeake Bay

Pulitzer Prize-winner Hedrick Smith is a longtime resident of Washington. His new program, Poisoned Waters, is a FRONTLINE investigative report focusing on the Chesapeake Bay. See the letter he wrote to WETA about the water quality concerns that drove him to produce the program, leave your comments, and watch the episode online.
See more »