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Washington in the 60s

Washington in the '60s

Join WETA TV 26 for this one-hour documentary examining the people and events of the '60s, a dramatic decade that changed our city forever.

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Area attractions

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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

Tony Kushner (pictured), whose epochal Angels in America won a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, has emerged as one of the country’s leading playwrights — and one of its fiercest moral critics.

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

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Events & happenings

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

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Neighborhoods

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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

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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

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Since 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl has been delighting residents with halfsmokes, burgers and, of course, chili. Owners Ben and Virginia Ali show us how life at the Chili Bowl has changed, decade by decade, since the 1950s.

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WETA Box Office

Get the best seats to upcoming Washington area shows! Your purchase also supports WETA.
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Giveaways

Win free tickets to area performances and events!
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WETA photo gallery

Thanks to all who've submitted photos of our community!

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WETA in the community

Learn how WETA strives to be a good neighbor by reaching out to the local community through outreach projects and workshops.
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