The Scene

Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor. The honor caps a three-decade career that has seen the comic rise from the open mics of Philadelphia to become one of his generation’s most successful performers.

Ever wondered how the National Zoo keeps animals cozy when it gets chilly outside? News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to zookeepers about their techniques to keep flamingoes, lions and other animals comfortable in cold weather.

Just in time for Giving Tuesday, a new machine in Arlington, Virginia, is making donating to charity as easy as getting a soda. News4’s Joseph Olmo shows you how the Giving Machine in Ballston Square works.

The Go-Go Museum is slated to open in spring 2024. Until then, a mobile museum will teach go-go history across the District.

News4’s Derrick Ward checked out some entrepreneurs in the D.C. area who are making their own way in the retail world.

“Are they so ugly they’re cute, or are they so cute that it’s ugly?” Basil the one-eyed opossum at the National Zoo has quite the Cinderella story. NBC4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Tommy McFly visited a D.C. spot that serves up vegan versions of the classic Thanksgiving dishes, and taste tested the food with News4’s Leon Harris, Shawn Yancy and Doug Kammerer.

Taraji P. Henson told News4’s Tommy McFly about why her mental health advocacy is deeply personal.

Two D.C. restaurants with culture-focused cuisine have earned a Michelin Guide star. 

Tysons Corner Center says it’s the first indoor mall in the DMV to allow customers to pick up a cocktail, then “sip and shop” in select retailers.

Set in D.C., the book “Baby Bank” explores the world of dating and swiping right for a baby. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to author Sarah Robinson about the true story that inspired the book.

Mahogany Books opened its third store in the D.C. area inside the busy airport. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to the bookstore’s owners.

It’s the day thousands of visitors to the National Zoo have been dreading for months. The beloved giant pandas are leaving D.C., traveling up Connecticut Avenue and flying to China on a FedEx plane.