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The Kennedy Center is celebrating 50 years Wednesday, and it’s marking the milestone with a series of events and special performances all year.

Andy’s Pizza got its start in Tysons Galleria and now has several locations in the District and in Northern Virginia.

The Kennedy Center and Ford’s Theatre plan to require patrons and performers to show proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or recently got a negative test before they attend indoor performances and events.

Some entertainment venues in the D.C. area will require visitors to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 case starting this weekend.

The Broccoli City Music Festival has been canceled due to COVID concerns.

What to do this weekend in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

With Labor Day marking the unofficial end of summer, it’s the perfect time to celebrate with farm-fresh vegetables. These recipes are perfect if you have a lot of zucchini and tomatoes to use up or are trying to find a healthy dish to grill. This salad recipe is flexible and will be delicious with almost any greens and herbs...

Xiao Qi Ji celebrated his first birthday Saturday with a specially made fruitsicle cake.

The music world lost a legend Monday. D.C. native Chucky Thompson, 53, died of reported complications from COVID-19.

Rafael Nadal is enjoying his stay in Washington as he gears up for his first appearance at the Citi Open.

In the heart of downtown Berlin, Maryland, just 9 miles from the ocean, the Mermaid Museum reflects the image of the coastal city housing “all things mermaid.”

The Smithsonian says it will require all visitors over the age of 2 to wear masks in indoor spaces and museums, regardless of whether they are vaccinated.

Here’s what to know about D.C. Restaurant Week 2021.

Over 25,000 fans will have the chance to attend the Washington Football Team’s Friday night practice on August 6.

Timed-entry passes will not be required to enter most Smithsonian museums starting Tuesday, according to the Smithsonian.

You’ll scream for these deals.

Where to find sunflower fields in the D.C. area, including Maryland and Virginia.

Many entertainment venues across the country went out of business because of the pandemic. Now a new venue is opening in D.C.

A D.C. art gallery is on a mission to get people to buy Black art.

The secret to the best Maryland crab cake recipe is whipped egg whites.

From Trinidad and Tobago to H Street NE, Chef Peter Prime is sharing his native roots through the Caribbean-influenced cuisine at his restaurant, Cane.

There’s good news if you’ve enjoyed to-go cocktails this year in Virginia: They’ll be allowed in the state for at least another year.

EpiQ Food Hall gives Northern Virginia a destination with restaurants serving international cuisine plus a full-service bar.

If you love Adams Morgan’s famous jumbo slice pizza, you may see a change when you make your next order.  The Adams Morgan business improvement district (BID) asked the pizza shops on 18th Street NW to use paper plates instead of pizza boxes for some orders, in an effort to eliminate heaps of boxes on the sidewalk.  The Adams...

A retro skating rink opens this weekend in the Mosaic District of Fairfax, Virginia.

Lil Baby, Snoh Aalegra, Moneybagg Yo and more are headed to Washington, D.C., in October for the Broccoli City Festival.

While admission is free for both, timed-entry passes are required.

Vice President Kamala Harris joined a LGBTQ+ pride march in Washington, D.C.

What to do this weekend in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Roaming Rooster, one of D.C.’s most well-known local restaurants for chicken sandwiches, has launched a breakfast menu featuring a buttermilk biscuit perfected over two years.

It’s a clear sign that things are getting back to normal: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the District’s swimming pools Friday.

What to do this weekend in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

When Brood X cicadas emerged in 2004, people were tearing up over the “Friends” finale and the NoMa Metro station wasn’t open yet.

D.C.’s first in-person sports betting location has formally opened at Capital One Arena.

You’ll need free, timed tickets to visit the Smithsonian museums and National Zoo — and a special pass to visit the zoo’s new panda cub.

A photographer in Northern Virginia is having some fun with the emergence of the Brood X cicadas — and helping people reframe their fears — by making elaborate, detailed bug-scapes.

Restaurants had to rethink their business models because of the pandemic. Digital food halls let customers create their meals from a variety of restaurants.

Music festivals and concerts are making a big comeback for summer 2021 as D.C., Maryland, Virginia and other states roll back COVID-19 restrictions.

The Broadway at the National is planning a big return for the 2021-2022 season.

D.C. chef and humanitarian José Andrés talks one-on-one with News4’s Eun Yang about his new restaurant, Spanish Diner in Bethesda, Maryland, and hopes for recovery from the pandemic.

The Black Hair Experience opening Saturday at National Harbor features more than 25 installations, including an ode to the decades of Black hair.

The Firefly Music Festival is planning a major comeback to Dover, Delaware, in 2021 with headliners Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala and Lizzo.

One of D.C.’s most famous musicians and his mom have a new show talking to other music stars and their moms.

The Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, reopens Wednesday with new artifacts including the X-wing Starfighter from “Star Wars” and the craft that carried the first American into space.

Anyone can make this Yoda margarita recipe for Star Wars Day or Cinco de Mayo.

The Caps are excited to have their fans back in the building this week.

The premise for an interlude at the Oscars was simple: Questlove played a song and a chosen celebrity had to guess if the tune was ever nominated for or won an Oscar.

The Michelin Guide released its 2021 list of recommended restaurants serving “Bib Gourmand,” where great food is offered at modest prices.

Interested in returning back to Capital One Arena for Capitals and Wizards games? Here’s what you need to know.

Visitors to a food hall in Northern Virginia can order from a peri peri chicken menu, a steakhouse menu, a Chinese food menu or an Afghan/Pakistani menu — all while staying halal.  As trendy food halls with multiple vendors have a big couple of years in the D.C. area, an all-halal food hall called Spice Village recently opened in...

The new World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., will open to the public Saturday, and its launch was marked by a ceremony and flag-raising in honor of the 4.7 million veterans who served in what’s known as America’s Great War.

The history of D.C. Emancipation Day and how you can celebrate.

A new memorial honoring those who fought in World War I will be dedicated Friday on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts will return for its 2021-2022 theater season, featuring Broadway musicals, plays and special programming for the Center’s 50th anniversary.

A shortform podcast called “Recognize” aims to educate listeners about accomplished female athletes and provide more media coverage of women’s sports.

Cherry Blossom-themed cars parade through Washington, D.C., and National Landing in Virginia this weekend.

The Wizards will be able to host fans at Capital One Arena as soon as they return home from their West Coast road trip.

Outdoor activities, socially distant events, tours and more things to do in D.C., Maryland and Virginia during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Nationals face the Mets for opening day on Thursday.

Nationals Park has put in place COVID-19 rules to protect fans and players. Here are the health restrictions for the 2021 season.

Whether you are a part of the 5,000 fans permitted to attend Washington’s Opening Day game vs. the Mets or at home, here’s how to enjoy this year’s big opening day.

After being shuttered in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Dover music festival is eyeing a return for mid-September 2021.

See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.

This phase, puffy white, is the penultimate step in the Yoshino cherry trees’ six blooming phases.

One of the largest concert promoters in the area is using its truck that once sold tickets to collect donations of food.

This phase, extension of florets, is the latest step in the Yoshino cherry trees’ six blooming phases.

FishScale chef and co-owner Brandon Williams is working to reel in a big win: World’s Favorite Chef, to be exact.

Access will be limited to both people on foot and those in vehicles.

The popular Arlington, Virginia, bar Whitlow’s on Wilson will be closing in June after 26 years in Clarendon.

Access will be limited to both people on foot and those in vehicles.

This phase, extension of florets, is the latest step in the Yoshino cherry trees’ six blooming phases.

Tahir Murray’s brand Legacy History Pride is getting attention from major companies and celebrities.

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the District expects up to 5,000 fans in attendance for the Nationals season opener April 1 vs. the New York Mets

Pi Day is March 14.

A former bar on Potomac Avenue will soon be known expanded to “Sandlot Southeast,” a venue for Black-owned restaurants to have a rent-free kitchen to showcase their food in partnership with a social equity program from Uber Eats.

Hispanic Heritage Month has been a big celebration in the U.S. for more than 40 years.