Cherry blossoms in DC: A complete guide for bloom lovers and first-time visitors
From green bud to peak bloom, here’s what to know about visiting D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms
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Howard University dancers to perform ‘Black is Beautiful'
Howard University dancers will perform a show titled “Black is Beautiful” at the Kennedy Center. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to performers.
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A flower lover's dream: Cherry blossom festivities resume
As the cherry blossoms are more than halfway to peak bloom, celebrations are right around the corner, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday. News4’s Tommy McFly reports from the Tidal Basin with Diana Mayhew, the festival’s president.
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EntrepreneHER: DC women share how they started their businesses, conquered challenges
March is a month with plenty of celebratory observations, including Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, National Kidney Month … and even National Noodle Month. But it’s also a month to celebrate a community that encompasses about 50.5% of the U.S. population. Women’s History Month started in 1981 as a weeklong celebration in March and... -
Meet five generations of women charting DC's floral scene
Lee’s Flower and Card Shop was founded in 1945, and has since been led by five generations of women. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.
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From comedy to politics: Al Franken returns to DC in Netflix's ‘The Residence'
Former Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken returns to the District in a new murder mystery. News4’s Tommy McFly talks to the Saturday Night Live alumnus about the show and how his party should respond to some of President Donald Trump’s actions.
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Metro expects cherry blossom ridership boom but faces budget constraints
Metro expects a big boom in ridership from the cherry blossoms, but budget constraints could put a damper on things like keeping the system open longer. GM Randy Clarke believes the transit agency will have a 1 million trip day on the rails and buses soon. “We’re feeling confident that we get back to a million,” he said. “On Wednesday,…... -
Celebrate Peak Bloom During Bloomaroo at The Wharf
Bloomaroo, a free spring festival is coming to the buzzy waterfront neighborhood during peak cherry blossom season.
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‘Vineyard Vibes': Adult coloring book features Virginia wineries
The “Vineyard Vibes” adult coloring book features scenes of Virginia wineries. “Make your own rules. Color outside the lines,” author Stacy Brooks told News4’s Jummy Olabanji.
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Inclusion has a home at Rockville's Main Street apartments
Whether stopping in for a cup of coffee at Soul Full café, joining inclusive neighborhood programming or moving in to call Main Street home, it’s a unique place that celebrates everyone’s differences and varying abilities daily. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on the Montgomery County treasure.
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Broadway musical ‘Hamilton' cancels plans to play Kennedy Center in 2026
The megahit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., next year. Organizers cited President Donald Trump’s shakeup of the institution’s leadership as their reason for canceling.
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Cynthia Erivo to headline WorldPride DC's free festival
If you care to find Cynthia Erivo, look to WorldPride!
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Are the curtains closing on movie theater magic? Definitely not, DC experts say
The E Street Cinema is closed, but the D.C. cinema scene is bright. There’s been plenty of movie buzz between the Oscars on Sunday and the local cinema closing. Tommy chatted with Caitlin McGrath from Greenbelt Cinema in Prince George’s County, Tony Gittens from Film Fest DC and the movie man himself Arch Campbell, who help set the cine...
