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Car Concerts Offer Choirs A Way To Rehearse And Perform

Tim Shantz conducts Luminous Voices' first car concert on Oct. 4, 2020. Kenton Smith hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Car Concerts Offer Choirs A Way To Rehearse And Perform

This car choir solution is one that accomplished baritone David Newman came up with so that ensembles could sing "together." The method uses microphones, a mixer, an FM transmitter and car radios.

Car Concerts Offer Choirs A Way To Rehearse And Perform

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2020 In The Kitchen: The Year We Spent Making, Baking, Frying And Trying
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Food

2020 In The Kitchen: The Year We Spent Making, Baking, Frying And Trying

Whether it was discovering new uses for pantry staples or learning to bake bread at home, many people got acquainted with their kitchens during the pandemic.

2020 In The Kitchen: The Year We Spent Making, Baking, Frying And Trying

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Cold Weather Out Keeping You In? 4 Pro Tips On Staying Warm
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Weather

Cold Weather Out Keeping You In? 4 Pro Tips On Staying Warm

Staying warm is a skill, says adventurer Blair Braverman. Even if you're not about to dogsled across Alaska, she has some suggestions for staying comfortable during lower-stakes outdoor fun.

Cold Weather Out Keeping You In? 4 Pro Tips On Staying Warm

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May The Fattest Bear Win: Voting Opens For National Park's Pre-Hibernation Contest

Bear 435 Holly is the 2019 Fat Bear champion. Will she keep her title in 2020? Naomi Boak/NPS Photo hide caption

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Animals

May The Fattest Bear Win: Voting Opens For National Park's Pre-Hibernation Contest

Online voting for the fattest bear at Katmai National Park is on, as the chunks race to get big before hibernation.

May The Fattest Bear Win: Voting Opens For National Park's Pre-Hibernation Contest

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When 'Facetime Isn't Enough': Friends Head To D.C. Parks To Eat And Drink
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The Coronavirus Crisis

When 'Facetime Isn't Enough': Friends Head To D.C. Parks To Eat And Drink

During the pandemic, people are using the green space in Dupont Circle, a historic traffic circle downtown, for picnicking and dancing. Parks across D.C. are drawing crowds normally seen on weekends.

When 'Facetime Isn't Enough': Friends Head To D.C. Parks To Eat And Drink

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