Sophia Barnes

Washington, D.C.

Writer at WRC-TV (Washington, DC)

Crepuscular person, news person, cat person. Sign up for The Weekend Scene newsletter: https://t.co/hjscsEObXy

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Articles

What was the White House's 1st phone number? Take this week's News4 Quiz!

5 days ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes |Tommy McFly

By Sophia Barnes,Tommy McFly, News4 Scene Reporter Welcome to our new weekly News Quiz! This week, we asked our contestants about a famous piano man, a unique way to save money on groceries and the original White House phone number. Watch the quiz Fridays on the News4 Rundown starting at 7:30 p.m. Then, we'll post on this page. Before you watch, play along below and see how you do. Want to play? Apply here!
Free picks for Mother's Day

1 week ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes |Tommy McFly

Remember to show some love to the moms, nurses and teachers in your life! Deals are everywhere to help you mark National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week ... or simply treat yourself. Below, we'll share some free things to do on Mother's Day, too. Free picks for Mother's DayThe best gift you can give mom is your time. Take her out for Mother's Day forest bathing, a magic show or drag brunch for a special treat.
What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, May 5-11

1 week ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes

We share the best things to do every weekend in The Weekend Scene newsletter - it's completely free to subscribe! Summertime traditions like movies under the stars and free outdoor concerts are starting to pop up in the DMV, too. National Harbor offers both with Movies on the Potomac and its Salute the Sunset concert series. Remember: Sunday is Mother's Day, so you still have time to order flowers or plan a fun activity.
Which way does traffic move on the Beltway's Outer Loop? Take this week's News4 Quiz!

1 week ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes |Tommy McFly

By Sophia Barnes,Tommy McFly, News4 Scene Reporter Welcome to our new weekly News Quiz! This week, we asked our contestants, Michael and Jennifer, about the Beltway, unearthed recordings and mascots. Watch the quiz Fridays on the News4 Rundown or on this page. Before you watch, play along below and see how you do. Want to play? Apply here!
Embassy open houses

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes |Tommy McFly

A Super Bowl, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé in D.C.? The Commanders rocked our world like the old RFK Stadium bleachers by dropping news of a $3 billion plan to bring the NFL back to D.C.The week started with that big news, and it will end with festivals galore, the National Cathedral's Flower Mart, plus free days at the National Museum of Women in the Arts and The Kreeger Museum.
Dozens of embassies to host open houses this month for Passport DC

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes

You can go around the world - without a passport - when dozens of embassies open their doors to the public this Saturday and next. Countries from Angola to Zimbabwe will share music, dance, kid-friendly crafts and cuisine for the Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday, May 3. In general, the open houses run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can find a map of all the embassies here. The EU Open House on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is when you can check in on the European Union countries.
What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, through May 4

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes

We share the best things to do every weekend in The Weekend Scene newsletter - it's completely free to subscribe! The D.C. area really thrives in late spring. This week started with the announcement that the Commanders are planning to build a stadium in the District, and it will end with some of our favorite events, including the Around the World Embassy Tour, the Running of the Chihuahuas and Adams Morgan PorchFest. To all who celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday ...
Maryland governor says he wants to revamp Northwest Stadium site with input from locals

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes

A move to D.C. means the Washington Commanders would leave behind an aging stadium in Prince George's County, Mayland. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Monday morning that the Commanders have already agreed to pay for a study on what to do with the site that currently houses Northwest Stadium in Landover. Moore plans to work with state and local governments, plus the people of Landover, to decide how to use the space, he told News4's Joseph Olmo.
Which former president photobombed a family in DC? Take this week's News4 Quiz!

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Sophia Barnes |Tommy McFly

By Sophia Barnes,Tommy McFly, News4 Scene Reporter Welcome to our brand-new weekly News4 Quiz. You can play along as our contestants prove their trivia skills. Test your own knowledge in our quiz below!You'll be able to watch Tommy McFly and his rotating cast of special guests when the quiz airs Friday afternoons on News4. We'll share the video above. Or, sit back and watch with our apps for your big screen, including Fire TV and Roku TV. Want to appear on the News4 Quiz? Apply here.
The Weekend Scene: Spring markets, rainy Saturday fun and more to do in the DC area

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Sophia Barnes |Tommy McFly

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday Believe it or not, the last weekend of April is almost here with Earth Day celebrations, free festivals and spring markets popping up across the DMV. If you’re the type of person who goes to open houses just to look (or thinks about doing it 🙋), there’s another way to see how the neighbors live.