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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.

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New local production from WETA Television!

Neighborhood Eats

From cherished mainstays to a new generation of up-and-coming spots, Neighborhood Eats explores a distinct, vibrant collection of local restaurants, cafes and chefs in neighborhoods throughout the capital region.

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In the early morning hours of May 9, 1970 President Nixon drove to the Lincoln Memorial and mingled with a group of anti-war demonstrators. | Credit: © Bettmann/CORBIS)

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Boundary Stones Local History Blog

Nixon’s Weirdest Day

Just days after the Kent State tragedy, President Nixon made a bizarre pre-dawn visit to the Lincoln Memorial to talk with anti-war protesters.

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WETA Television local production

WETA Neighborhoods

From secret histories to off-the-beaten path landmarks, WETA Neighborhoods reveals the lesser-known aspects of our favorite greater Washington surroundings. The one-hour special highlights four neighborhoods bursting with personality: Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill, and Anacostia.

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Student protesters face down riot police on Route 1, University of Maryland, 1970 | Credit: University of Maryland Special Collections

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Boundary Stones Local History Blog

May 1970: College Park Explodes

Though overshadowed by Kent State, the University of Maryland had its own tumultuous protests in May 1970.

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WETA Television

Get local reviews from art, theater and film critics.

WETA Around Town

Join the circle of prominent art, theater and film critics who make WETA Around Town your source for Washington-area reviews.

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Poor People's March near Layfette Park on Connecticut Avenue on June 18, 1968. (Photo source: Library of Congress)

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Boundary Stones Local History Blog

MLK's Final Dream: Resurrection City

In 1968, impoverished Americans flocked to Washington, D.C. to live out Martin Luther King's final dream: economic equality for all.

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Community Calendar

Learn about events happening in and around Washington!

Ticket Giveaways

Get seats to some of the best events in town on us!

Not THAT DC

Explore out-of-the-ordinary activities in the metro area.

Washington in the '90s Quiz

How well do you really know this decade in our city?

"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

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Local TV Productions

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.

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WETA in the Community

Our connection to Greater Washington goes beyond our television and radio broadcasts to include projects and activities that reflect and serve our distinctive region.

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