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.
Georgetown
Discover the favorite haunts of spies. From clandestine meetings to fleeing KGB defectors, Georgetown is where it happened.
Bowie
John Rouse knows a lot about Bowie, Maryland. As editor and general manager of the local newspaper, "The Bowie Blade News," it's his job to know what's going on in this town. John gives us the "newspaperman's" view of the town he's called home for the last 35 years.
Shepherd Park
Named for Alexander "Boss" Shepherd -- a Washington, D.C. governor from 1873 to 1874 -- Shepherd Park remained a rural neighborhood well into the 19th century. WETA uncovers the events that transformed forests and farmlands into the urban neighborhood that is today's Shepherd Park.
Dupont Circle
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.
Southwest
Years ago, the neighborhood of Southwest was known as "the island" because the Washington Canal cut it off from the rest of the city. This "island" has seen enormous change and development over the years. Join us on a walking tour that will take us to the oldest row houses in Washington, and to a waterfront area on the brink of redevelopment.
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.
Virginia
Maryland
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