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WETA Neighborhoods

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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.

A video sampler

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Adams Morgan

La Comunidad Latina

Historically home to a small concentration of Latino residents, Adams Morgan's Spanish-speaking population exploded in the 1980s. WETA explores how Adams Morgan has become the center of the Latino community in the District.

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Del Ray

Art on the Avenue

The annual Del Ray Art on the Avenue festival showcases the work of more than 300 artisans and craftspeople. In this segment, artists and residents talk about their culturally rich neighborhood.

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Del Ray

The Dairy Godmother

Famous for its custard, The Dairy Godmother is a sweet example of a thriving independent business in Del Ray, where owner Liz Davis' personal philosophy of community is always apparent.

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Glover Park

Ready to Play

Watch a play-by-play on the Glover Park co-ed softball league, the city's only independent neighborhood softball league, now in its 25th year.

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Dupont Circle

Chess University

In Dupont Circle, you'll discover the hub of the city's chess community, where lively games have been played by people of all walks of life since 1968.

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Videos by neighborhood

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.

Washington, D.C.

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Maryland