The Washington region is full of distinctive neighborhoods, each with a different tempo, focus and style. These video segments explore the fascinating people, places and history of neighborhoods in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
WETA Neighborhoods video segments are broadcast periodically on TV 26.
To watch WETA Neighborhoods anytime online, click on a video below. Or see all videos grouped by neighborhood.
Southwest
Civil Rights advocate and Southwest resident Dr. Dorothy Height exemplifies the important leadership role of women in the Civil Rights Movement. We sit down and talk with this local legend who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and who has met with U.S. presidents from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush.
Southwest
A Washington, D.C., institution for more than 200 years, the Maine Avenue Fish Wharf is as historic as it is lively. WETA visits this bustling market to uncover the historic charm and the current cast of characters that makes the wharf a favorite stop for tourists and locals alike.
Shaw
Originally developed in 1873, the gated "Whites only" community of LeDroit Park was a high-end romantic suburb. After the gates came down, it was a haven for Howard University scholars, literary figures and civil rights leaders such as Mary Church Terrell.
Georgetown
Join WETA as we explore the great pride of many residents: the private gardens of Georgetown.
Southwest
A community-based educational organization, KidSafe helps children in Southwest succeed at school and in life. It provides a safe, nurturing and fun environment where students work on homework, are tutored in reading and math, and learn essential life skills. See how KidSafe is making a difference one child at a time.
WETA produces four or more video profiles for each neighborhood. To see all of a neighborhood's videos, click below to go to the Video & Audio page.
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