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Seasoned cyclists and first-timers met up at stations along their routes for the area's annual Bike to Work Day Friday.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:59 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/11am-opera-in-the-outfield.jpg
"Showboat" wraps up next week at the Kennedy Center, but not without a free simulcast at Nationals Park first.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 07:48:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/chuck-brown2.jpg
Crowds packed the Howard Theatre for a sold-out show honoring the life and music of "Godfather of Gogo" Chuck Brown Thursday night.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 06:02:23 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/193*120/yoga+on+mat.JPG
The Smithsonian wants to highlight the history of yoga with a special exhibit opening this fall, and it wants ordinary citizens to help fund the unique exhibit.

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Stations featuring small bites from 100+ local restaurants will dot the walkways of the National Zoo.

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Marvin may look more like 16, but he's not even a teenager yet, and he certainly would benefit from the guidance of a loving adoptive family. Recently he got to explore his love of makeup with...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:29 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/sery-composite.jpg
Daikaya serves up small plates on 6th Street NW. Make your picks from a kitschy-cute menu stapled to a Japanese pop magazine.

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Chuck Brown's legacy is being memorialized as the first anniversary of his death approaches.

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Chris Evans, star of the upcoming "Captain America" sequel, made an appearance on the National Mall Tuesday, shooting scenes for the upcoming movie with co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Anthony Mackie. ]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 17:29:16 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/craftbeersd.jpg
We’ve all heard of wine festivals, but Frederick, Md., has taken it up a notch with its Craft Beer Festival this Saturday.

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If you like dance music and prefer a little dub in your step, make your way to Baltimore's Moonrise Festival, June 8-9. Snoop Lion is.

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Two local landmarks have both won $100,000 grants thanks to the power of social media, with Washington National Cathedral billed as the big winner. The cathedral sustained millions of dollars of damage back in...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 06:48:35 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/touchscreen.jpeg
Gadgets for everyone on your list.

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29 European Embassies opened their doors to the public for the 7th annual European Union Open House.

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The National Aquarium facility in downtown Washington is closing.

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Moms tell us what they DON'T want for Mother's Day. Their answers might surprise you. Kendall Kirkham reports.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:02:31 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/215*120/Prince+Harry+AP.jpg
Britain's Prince Harry will begin his week-long trip to the United States with two days in the D.C. area. On Thursday, he will visit Capitol Hill where he'll tour an exhibit sponsored by the HALO Trust,...

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Two bear cubs born in December will meet the media Tuesday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 18:50:54 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/GypsyJazz.jpg
Instead of picking out prom dresses or studying for finals, 16-year-old Daisy Castro travels the world as a Gypsy Jazz violinist. She's performing this week at the Strathmore and gave News4 a sneak pee...]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 11:26:17 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Pug-Party-0504.jpg
The 22nd San Diego Pug Party brings out hundreds of the dogs but it's more than just for fun. NBC 7's Artie Ojeda and Danya Bacchus report.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 12:15:25 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/horse-hat.jpg
The Virginia Gold Cup may be one of the most popular spring events in the region. Besides, those hats had us at hello.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 11:28:45 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/ma-gerbils-strutting-their-stuff_722x406_29043267510.jpg
Dozens of gerbils will compete for coveted ribbons based on their body type and color during an annual pageant in Massachusetts.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 13:55:54 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/bozie-hank.jpg
In the latest zoo news: Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, will soon arrive on loan from the Baton Rouge Zoo, and the zoo's sloth bear cub has a name: Hank.

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Wine and Food Festival founder Greg Nivens offers a preview of this weekend's event at National Harbor.

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Students in Prince George's County gear up for a high school rivalry unlike any other: The annual Catwalk Classic fashion show. News4's Danella Sealock explains why.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 13:36:52 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/sloth-for-spotlight--2-d7c4f667e2_c.jpg
The National Zoo's sloth bear cub is having fun with his mom in a den near the Asia Trail exhibit. On May 3, zoo officials announced online voters chose a name for him: Hank.

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DC101's Chili Cookoff is set for Saturday, May 4. NBC4 did an early taste test of four of the competitors. See which chili came out on top.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 13:58:54 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/flowers-shutterstock_90606517.jpg
The 74th Flower Mart Festival kicks off at the Washington National Cathedral Friday.

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Newly released video shows actress Reese Witherspoon under arrest for disorderly conduct. Witherspoon was taken into custody after her husband, Jim Toth, was pulled over and accused of driving under th...]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 13:54:37 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/show-boat.jpg
The legendary musical "Show Boat" runs at the Kennedy Center May 4-26. Actors Morris Robinson and Soloman Howard stopped by NBC4 to discuss the show and sing a song.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 10:02:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/cinco_parade.jpg
Cinco de Mayo events and deals in and around D.C.

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This Mother's Day, there's no need to resort to a boring gift card. Instead, treat mom to something special with one of these fifteen cool (and fabulously affordable) finds.

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Rihanna ruled over Verizon Center Monday night on the latest stop of her Diamonds World Tour.

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Lavanya Ramanathan of the Washington Post talks about the can't-miss movies this May.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 14:45:26 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/NormanRidesBike050113.jpg
Norman is the latest international YouTube sensation. The French sheep dog from Arlington can ride a bike and scooter and his owner Karen Cobb says it all came to Norman naturally.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 13:46:36 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Emily-Bear.jpg
For most people, it would take a lifetime to achieve what Emily Bear has achieved in her 11 short years. Catch her May 10 performance at Old Town School of Folk Music in]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 07:27:26 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/168*120/slothcub.jpg
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is inviting its Facebook fans to name their latest sloth bear cub.

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Michelle Obama is scheduled to sign books at Politics and Prose.

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See how one New Yorker is planning her outfit for the Kentucky Derby with the help of Linda Pagan, owner of The Hat Shop.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:47:39 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/147832340+722+x+406.jpg
News4 learned that the U.S. National Park Service has shaken off some serious budget worries that put the fireworks show in serious doubt.

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Distinguished guests and celebrities gathered at Neyla in Georgetown for a dinner benefiting the Creative Coalition and honoring distinguished women in the arts

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During Reston's Great Grape Festival (April 27-28), the crowd got one sunny day and one rainy day -- but it probably didn't matter, for there was wine... all the time.

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