Washington in the 2000s

When 'Snowpocalypse' and 'Snowmageddon' Rocked DC

What began as anticipation for snow quickly turned into an extraordinary phenomenon as the blizzards known as Snowpocalypse and Snowmageddon blanketed the region with over three feet of snow combined. The city came to a standstill, creating a frozen landscape where streets were devoid of cars and replaced by impromptu snowball fights that gained widespread attention through social media.

When 'Snowpocalypse' and 'Snowmageddon' Rocked DC

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    Washington in the 2000s

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    WETA revisits the major events, people and developments that shaped Washington at the dawn of the new millennium. From 9/11 and the D.C. sniper to the return of Major League Baseball and a baby panda’s birth, the region experienced great highs and lows. Meanwhile, a massive wave of investment and growth transformed Washington into a hip foodie mecca, as traces of the old D.C. grew fainter.

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