Discover the best of local Washington! WETA spotlights the people, places and events that make Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. such a vibrant place to live.
In the midst of a pandemic, Arlington Food Assistance Center continues to help families in need put food on the table. Executive Director & CEO Charles Meng discusses how they remain committed to serving the community throughout this crisis.
Watch video →We've assembled resources focusing on online education, parenting advice and recommendations for entertainment options that will help you get through these challenging times together.
Learn more →Andy Shallal, the CEO and founder of Busboys and Poets, shares how local artists are banding together to bring life to empty storefronts.
Watch video →Go-go music, once a ubiquitous symbol of Black culture in D.C., is threatened by gentrification and a changing urban landscape. Justin “Yaddiya” Johnson founded Long Live GoGo to keep the music alive and fuse it with activism.
Watch video →The WETA Arts Team spotlights arts you can access right from your computer at home.
Learn more →WETA, MPT and WHUT are partnering to support the education needs of children learning from home during the coronavirus public health emergency.
Learn more and download the schedule →"I don’t know of any place where you can get more points of view than you can in this
Washington metropolitan area." — Elizabeth Campbell, Founder of WETA
WETA produces an impressive portfolio of television programs that highlight the best of Washington, exploring the people, places and culture of the national capital area.
Learn more →Our connection to Greater Washington goes beyond our television and radio broadcasts to include projects and activities that reflect and serve our distinctive region.
Learn more →Produced by WETA and anchored by managing editor Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a team of seasoned and highly regarded journalists.
See all broadcast times →Choral Showcase presents the best in classical choral music from Washington and beyond each Sunday evening.
Learn more →Catch the adventures of Splash, a yellow fusilier fish, Bubbles, a Mandarin dragonet, and their friends as they explore the world’s ocean habitats, make new friends and learn about the many different ways life looks and lives under the sea.
When to watch on WETA Television →Next stop: history! Our reimagined Historical D.C. Metro Map highlights real and sometimes quirky stories along your commute route.
Learn more →WETA's mission is to produce and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that recognize viewers' and listeners' intelligence, curiosity and interest in the world around them.
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