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New! On WETA TV 26

Washington in the '70s

Catch Bullets fever, Metro madness, pandamonium... and more! Join WETA TV for a new documentary that explores the District's emergence as a world-class city.

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Area attractions

Video map

Watch more than 100 video features about well-known Washington area sites as well as off-the-beaten-path surprises.

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Weekend's best

Recommendations & reviews

Check out this round-up of weekly recommendations from WETA reviewers about Washington area arts, music, books, movies, theaters, and more.

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Community calendar

Events & happenings

Browse the calendar of community and arts events and happenings in our area.

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WETA Forum

In partnership with some great D.C. area organizations, WETA records and videostreams their lectures to make them available free online. "See what you think"!

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Neighborhoods

Special neighborhoods

Watch video segments about the fascinating people, places, and history of neighborhoods in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.

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People

Fascinating Washingtonians

Some people play an outsized role in making the Washington area such a great place to live. Meet the memorable personalities who call this area home.

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Featured video

Every day after school, boys and young men living in Anacostia's low-income and public housing produce some of the city's most unique art. WETA visits the Life Pieces to Masterpieces program in Lincoln Heights and shows how it is helping young people turn their challenges into possibilities through artistic expression.

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