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Meet the National Zoo's new baby elephant, hit up an Earth Day festival or shop the Georgetown French Market this weekend. nbc4dc.com/Z3rZUyO

🌸 CHERRY 🌸 BLOSSOM 🌸 CHALLENGE: 🌸 Submit the date and time that YOU think the blossoms will reach peak bloom. If you get the closest without going over, you could win a cherry blossom-themed NBC4 & Telemundo 44 prize pack. nbc4dc.com/0679aWQ

The U.S. Secret Service announced Sunday that an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago. nbc4dc.com/wTYDiSI

The new year is here with plenty of fresh things to do, but we're also still ticking off our list of festive fun. Have you hit up ZooLights, ICE! featuring "The Polar Express" and Season's Greenings at the Botanic Garden? It's the last weekend for those! nbc4dc.com/UJANCJg

This weekend, shop at a holiday market or see fireworks as decked-out boats parade from Alexandria to D.C. nbc4dc.com/8mgmm7m

Here's what to do in the D.C. area this weekend, including holiday lights and exhibits, plus ways to shop local on Small Business Saturday. nbc4dc.com/Y1jsRGf

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis has died at age 52 after her battle with breast cancer. nbc4dc.com/OztoXr5

🌸🌸🌸 Whoa-oh, we're halfway there! D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms have reached stage 3️⃣ as they head toward peak bloom, the National Park Service said on its Bloom Watch page. nbc4dc.com/aWQ7rmd

The Museum DC is honoring the Commanders’ history and celebrating the team’s new era with a new collaboration. nbc4dc.com/wN02yda

Update: A traffic camera captured the moments before a Metro Transit Police officer shot and seriously wounded a carjacking suspect in Arlington. nbc4dc.com/zJXl5Q2

Merry and bright: Where to find holiday light displays in the DC area --> nbcwashington.com/entertainment/…

🚨NOTICE🚨 Nov 25, 2023: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: ☎️202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

A fireworks display will take place tonight, November 25, between 6-7pm in the area of City Center (900 blk of NY Ave & I St NW). @dcfireems Fire Inspectors will be on scene. There is no cause for alarm!

We're already thinking about next weekend, too! 🤩 Coming up soon in The Weekend Scene newsletter: our top picks for Restaurant Week, easy Labor Day Weekend plans and a fan's guide to the Renaissance Fair. 📩 Subscribe: nbc4dc.com/bGEI4ir

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It’s a weekend to celebrate D.C. culture and icons. Check out 🎸 a free go-go concert for Chuck Brown Day 🖼 CityFest DC and 🏛 "Beyond Granite" at the National Mall. Plus, we've got details on three county fairs and special film features. nbc4dc.com/LGXHSFW

🍦 What's your favorite spot for a cold treat on National Ice Cream Day? nbc4dc.com/bIw0euu

These lakes, rivers and swimming holes are just a short distance from D.C. — perfect for a day trip! nbc4dc.com/TwWGhVc

💮 The beautiful Lotus and Water Lily Festival is back at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. nbc4dc.com/Pmxi5G5