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Pandas Jan 10

Meet the National Zoo's new pandas: News4's Eun Yang gets up close with Bao Li and Qing Bao

News4’s Eun Yang played zookeeper for the National Zoo’s new pandas. Turns out one is quite the ham.

The Scene Jan 8

‘Plants are magic': Embracing mindful drinking
Things to Do DC Dec 9, 2024

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Saturday Night Live Jan 10

Timothée Chalamet returns to ‘SNL' as host — and musical guest

NBC announced Friday that comedian Dave Chappelle will host the sketch show Jan. 18, with musical guest GloRilla, while Chalamet will be the host and musical guest on Jan. 25.
National Zoo Jan 7

Animals revel in snow at National Zoo

The National Zoo shared video of animals playing in the snow.
Maryland Jan 6

DC snowball fight draws massive crowd to Meridian Hill Park

The D.C. Snowball Association brought a huge crowd to Meridian Hill Park for a snow day tradition: a giant snowball battle. News4’s Joseph Olmo got caught in the middle of the action.
The Scene Jan 2

Non-alcoholic wines to try for dry January

News4’s Tommy McFly tries Australian non-alcoholic wines alongside Drink Masters winner, Lauren Paylor O’Brien.

The Scene Dec 31

And Scene: 2024

In this special, News4’s Tommy McFly sits down with Tracee Wilkins, Erika Gonzalez and Joseph Olmo to recap 2024.
The Scene Dec 24, 2024

Patrick Page brings Shakespeare villains to Shakespeare Theatre Company's stage

Tony Award-nominee and Grammy Award-winner Patrick Page has never shied away from exploring his dark side. Now with his new show “All the Devils Are Here,” Page turns to the twisted motivations and hidden humanity at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talked with Page before his show comes to life...
Washington DC Jan 10

The Weekend Scene: Play in snow, volunteer, panda preview and more to do around DC

Here’s what to do this weekend, including volunteering at Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Out. Plus, how zoo members can see the new pandas.
Television Jan 9

Elmo tells all: ‘Sesame Street' 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more

The 55th season of the acclaimed family program features a star-studded lineup of musicians that would be the envy of any summer festival. It includes SZA, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp and Samara Joy.
Air travel Jan 9

From Japan to St. Lucia, here's where airfare is falling in 2025

International airfare from the U.S. is trending lower this year while domestic fares are up.
Washington DC Jan 5

As snow returns to DC, so does a District tradition: The group snowball fight

For the last 15 years, residents of the District have participated in an annual snowball fight, hosted by the DC Snowball Fight Association.
Holidays Jan 3

Discover the Magic of Día de los Reyes: How to celebrate in the DMV

The holiday season hasn’t ended just yet. Here’s where to buy your Rosca de Reyes and King Cake in the DMV.
Things to Do DC Jan 3

The Weekend Scene: Kick off 2025 with free and cheap things to do

What will the new year bring? In the first few weeks, we’ll not only see a state funeral and an inauguration, but: All that before it’s even time to make plans for cherry blossom season and WorldPride. If your New Year’s resolution is to explore more of the DMV, subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter. And if you already...
The Scene Dec 31, 2024

And Scene: New Year's predictions

News4’s Tommy McFly sits down with Tracee Wilkins, Erika Gonzalez and Joseph Olmo as they create New Year’s predictions.
Maryland Dec 31, 2024

… And Scene: Remembering the stories of 2024 with quotable moments

Can News4’s Tracee Wilkins, Erika Gonzalez and Joseph Olmo remember these stories based on a quote? Tommy McFly presents sound bites to see how well our panelists remember what happened in 2024.
Washington DC Dec 30, 2024

Comedian Tommy Davidson talks with News4's Tony Perkins about singing career

Longtime comedian Tommy Davidson sits down with News4’s Tony Perkins to talk about starting his singing career, his song with Earth, Wind & Fire and how his childhood influenced his career.
Washington DC Dec 27, 2024

Taking a look back at the year in DC culture

News4’s Tommy McFly, Tracee Wilkins, Erika Gonzalez and Joseph Olmo look back at some of their favorite stories of the year.
Food & Drink Dec 24, 2024

Inside Tracee Wilkins' kitchen: How to make chicken and waffles for the holidays

If you follow News4’s Tracee Wilkins on social, you know she loves preparing home cooked meals from scratch. In this special Food Fare at Tracee’s kitchen, she shows News4’s Eun Yang how she makes one of her holiday favorites – fried chicken and waffles.

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