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  The Scene May 23

  Kermit comes home: UMD commencement and NBC4 history

  News4’s Tommy McFly sat down with Kermit the Frog to talk about how he’s preparing to give University of Maryland’s commencement address and shared memories of NBC4, where he made his TV debut on “Sam and Friends.”
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  Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum May 21

  National Air and Space Museum blasts off summer by debuting 5 new galleries

  To the air and space museum — and beyond! The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is one step closer to completing its multiyear renovation this summer. On Monday, July 28, the museum will debut five new exhibitions, the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and its redesigned entrance on Jefferson Drive along the National Mall. Several new ar...
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  The Scene May 19

  ‘Always be creating': DMV native behind ‘Shadow Force' film talks about his path

  Screenwriter and DMV native Leon Chills wrote the screenplay for the new action movie “Shadow Force,” starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy. “Don’t let people stifle your creativity or your artistry,” he told News4’s Jummy Olabanji.
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  Maryland May 23

  Popular Maryland state parks to require reservations on busiest days

  Visitors who want to spend a weekend or holiday at some of Maryland’s most popular state parks must start planning ahead this summer. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it is launching a day pass reservation system to cut down on overcrowding. “We had to come up with something to manage that, because people were lining up......
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  The Scene May 16

  Which flower symbolizes the Preakness Stakes? Take this week's News4 Quiz!

  Welcome to our new weekly News Quiz! This week, we’re testing knowledge about the Preakness Stakes, a local chef cooking up something special in the fashion world and more. Watch the quiz Fridays on the News4 Rundown starting at 7:30 p.m. Then, we’ll post on this page. Before you watch, play along below and see how you do. Want......
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  Pride Month May 21

  Your guide to WorldPride Washington DC: How to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community

  WorldPride Washington DC has officially begun its three-week celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in the capital and around the globe. D.C. boasts one of the largest and most energetic LGBTQIA+ pride celebrations in the country — up to half a million people gather in the District for Pride Month events. This year, the District is set to host ...
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  Washington DC May 15

  Doctor shares tips to help prevent sports injuries

  As pickleball’s popularity skyrockets, so does the number of injuries: Bone fractures related to pickleball are up 200% over the last 20 years. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on how Healthy at the Harbor is helping educate people to prevent injuries in the first place.
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  Washington Commanders May 15

  See the Commanders' 2025-2026 NFL schedule

  The sports world is buzzing about the NFL schedule drop that reveals the matchups for the 2025-2026 season. “If you like watching the Commanders in primetime, this is the schedule for you,” Team Insider JP Finlay said. A Commanders Christmas, a season opener at home and a few away games worth traveling for are all on tap for Washington fans…....
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  Gallaudet University May 14

  Gallaudet University ‘Deaf President Now' protests focus of new documentary

  A week-long protest in the 1980s where Gallaudet University students demanded a Deaf president is being made into a documentary. News4’s Tommy McFly has the details.
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  Hockey May 12

  ‘Always communicating': Inside the Washington Blind Hockey Club

  Goalie Doug Goist, who played internationally this month for Team USA, told News4 how his team works.
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  The Scene May 9

  What was the White House's 1st phone number? Take the News4 Quiz for the week ending May 9

  This week, we asked our contestants about a famous piano man, a unique way to save money on groceries and the original White House phone number.
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  Television May 4

  Martha Stewart and José Andrés mentor and judge hotheaded chefs in ‘Yes, Chef!'

  Martha Stewart and José Andrés dish on their new NBC competition series “Yes, Chef!,” where they judge talented chefs with personal issues in a competition for $250,000. The co-hosts share how they bring tough love and humor to their judging styles, and dish on their new books, Martha’s “Gardening Handbook” and José&#8...