Reporter Roundtable: How rising energy bills and AI demand are fueling local data center debates Across the region, local officials are debating how to manage the growth of data centers. While the tax revenue is significant, the pressure on the energy grid is also pushing up electricity costs for...

The "fit the facts about data centers, AI and energy prices in the D.C. region into 7 minutes" challenge feat.
@jennyabamu.bsky.social @alexkoma.bsky.social and me: wamu.org/story/25/12/...

Panelists from Sustainable Hyattsville, NRDC, South County Env Justice Coalition, and other orgs sit at a long table in front of a crowd in the town gym of Cheverly, MD. An ASL interpreter signs near them and reporter Jenny Adamu is at a mic to one side. Town, state, and US flags are in the background along with the town logo/seal.

Thank you @jennyabamu.bsky.social for moderating tonight’s forum about data centers in PG County, and thanks to the panelists for sharing expertise. Really grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to join remotely!

DC mayor’s handling of Trump deployment roils residents who want more pushback | CNN Politics Jawanna Hardy, founder of a group that works with victims of gun violence as young as 3, said many in her community were hopeful when President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of law enforce...

Over the course of the DC crackdown, people in underserved communities say the level of scrutiny has not been equally applied.

Vincent Tyree was jailed for four days.

Now the government says they don't even have the evidence to prosecute him...

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Mamdani faces pressure in NYC mayor’s race over his ties to democratic socialists | CNN Politics The Democratic Socialists of America held their national convention this summer in the afterglow of arguably their biggest electoral victory to date: Zohran Mamdani’s triumph in the Democratic primary...

Mamdani critics trying to make DSA affiliation political liability ahead of November, so far jabs haven’t landed

DSA says socialism not scary to new generation of voters

“Younger folks really see capitalism is not working out for them.”

Our latest 👇🏾

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With a Black Governor, a Powerful Black Caucus, and a Lawsuit, Maryland Reckons With Reparations With a Black governor charting his own path, a powerful Black caucus pushing to override his veto, and a lawsuit testing whether the courts will weigh in, Maryland is reckoning with reparations but it...

Maryland is having 3 different conversations about reparations at once.

@wamu.org's @jennyabamu.bsky.social explains the tension between the different visions about what restorative justice should look like for Black Marylanders

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DC Mayor Bowser changes her tone on Trump as crackdown ramps up | CNN Politics After Donald Trump won the presidential election, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser flew to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate to see him.

Mayor Bowser’s response to the federalization of the DC police illustrate how she’s often trying to communicate multiple messages at once as she faces perhaps the biggest test to date of her leadership.

Our latest 👇🏾

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Democratic socialists fresh off Mamdani victory see opportunity in Minneapolis | CNN Politics Less than a month after Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral primary, some of Mamdani’s allies are coalescing around another democratic socialist challenging the incumbent Democratic ma...

NEW: Less than a month after Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral primary, some of Mamdani’s allies are coalescing around another democratic socialist challenging the incumbent Democratic mayor of Minneapolis.

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Let the good times roll

Like many journalists, former WAMU ed reporter
@jennyabamu.bsky.social had long resisted video-first content creation. But then she figured out a way to join in that worked -- and she's got ideas how others could, too:

NEW: Why I finally joined TikTok kappanonline.org/abamu-why-i-...

The Major Supreme Court Decisions in 2025 In a term that was increasingly overshadowed by emergency requests related to President Trump’s swift executive actions, justices heard arguments on transgender rights, the role of religion in public life, gun violence and speech online.

On the final day of its term, the Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on birthright citizenship and several other cases. Here is a look at the court's other major decisions and what's left to be decided.

Maryland in 2 Minutes!
Scorching temps, a hiring freeze for state workers, and a Maryland woman racking up 400+ unpaid D.C. traffic tickets?! 👀💸

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#MarylandNews #LocalNews #DMVUpdates #DCNews #HotInMaryland #StateJobs #HiringFreeze #WAMUNews #WAMU885

Crazy to see this military base back in the headlines after 4 years again #MarylandPolitics #AfghanEvacuation #AlUdeid #ForeignPolicy #MilitaryLife #VeteransVoices #GlobalConflict #ReporterReflections #MiddleEastCrisis #QatarBase #USEmbassy #MarylandReporter #DisplacementStories #MilitaryFamilies

A New Role Drumroll please 🥁… Here’s the announcement!

Some personal news as they say #maryland #montgomerycounty #pgcounty open.substack.com/pub/jennyaba...

This weekend we're talking about projecting & recognizing patterns within the world that we are in, and then building worlds that we want. Check it out, super interesting! https://f.mtr.cool/tycfwdullm #writing #scifi #fyp

Book two seems to be closing in at about 80k words. Still reworking the ending, but I have had so much fun with this #novel. The Herd Series has truly been the reprieve I have needed #writing #scifi #books #fyp #postapocalypticbooks #dystopia

Let me tell you something open.substack.com/pub/jennyabamu

Made #Nigerian #Meatpies, busy mom cheat-style, so it’s easier! Did it for multicultural day at my kid’s school in #Maryland Full #recipe in my #newsletter, link in bio!

Culture Goes Into Hiding Security concerns are forcing immigrant communities to choose between celebration and safety. Bonus: Nigerian Meat Pie recipe for busy moms.

They canceled the #Salvadoran Day parade in #Maryland because people were too afraid. That says a lot about where we are.
Also, I made #Nigerian meat pies. #Recipe on in my newsletter.
Also, BIG announcement coming first in the newsletter so subscribe!
#immigration
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Very cool, flamenco 💃 is such a passionate-style dance, saw a show in Madrid. Curious to see a show in New Mexico #dance #art #culture #Spain #flamenco

The Politics Hour: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser breaks down her proposed $22 billion budget D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins us to discuss the tough choices ahead for the city, why she's betting big on sports, and an update on preparations for President Trump's military parade.

We are now live with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, talking about the closing of Dupont Circle, Trump's military parade, and the 2026 budget. Join the conversation with the Mayor by calling (800)-433-8850.

South Korea's liberal party leader poised to win presidency after martial law crisis The election comes nearly two months after president Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office following his impeachment for declaring martial law in the country.

The election comes nearly two months after president Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office following his impeachment for declaring martial law in the country.

The Conundrum of the Conservative African This week's newsletter explores the complex contradictions of identity and belonging, plus updates on newsletter structure and maps within The Herd book series.

In this week’s #newsletter, I explore the complexities of values & the challenges of belonging in diverse communities. It’s a journey through #faith, #culture, & the contradictions that shape us.
#Read more:
#nigerian #african #africanculture www.jennyabamu.com/p/the-conund... #sundayreads #african

New newsletter coming out tomorrow! Go ahead and subscribe! www.jennyabamu.com #african #church #newsletter #conservative

☕ Making coffee + thinking about PG County:
#Nonprofits protested funding cuts—now Council Chair Edward Burroughs says he’ll restore the money next cycle.

But the deeper story? Local leaders and funding in politics.
New piece coming via @wamu.org Follow for more. #maryland #princegeorgescounty

Councilmember Evan Glass Qualifies for Public Financing in Montgomery County Executive Race Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has announced that his campaign for County Executive has qualified for public financing just two months after its launch in March.

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has announced that his campaign for County Executive has qualified for public financing just two months after its launch in March.

What We Know About the Deadly Shooting Outside the Jewish Museum in D.C.

A gunman killed two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect chanted "free, free Palestine" after he was taken into custody, officials said.

Here's what we know.

New #newsletter out today!
After a conversation with a sharp Gen Z podcaster, I found myself unpacking the myth of a media cabal. Spoiler: it’s not what you think. Let’s break it down—what’s really happening behind the headlines. open.substack.com/pub/jennyaba...

#news #podcast #themedia

Ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge; emergency response under way Emergency crews respond after a tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge.

A tall ship of the Mexican Navy has struck the Brooklyn Bridge. abc7ny.com/post/ship-strikes-brookl...

The Herd- When Democracy Falls Books by Jenny Abamu

Here’s the new website theherdtrilogy.carrd.co

I’m deep in revisions for book 2 & somehow hit 77k words! Also—drumroll—I officially have a new author site! You can now order from B&N, Walmart, directly from me via Stripe, and of course, Amazon (for those who haven’t sworn it off)
#scifibooks #speculativefiction #dystopianfiction #postapocalypse