"The year started out strong, with the National Zoo's new giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao making their public debut in January. Despite the cold temperatures, fans waited outside the gates in anticipation, some donning panda gear in homage to the black-and-white bears. After a grueling 14 months without laying eyes on a panda, we could finally rest easy knowing DC's most beloved residents were back in the mix."
"Already considered the greatest Capitals player of all time, Ovechkin solidified his legendary status across the entire National Hockey League in April. He scored the 895th goal of his career, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record to become the league's all-time leading goal scorer. We declared him the Greatest of All Time, aka the GOAT, bringing a baby goat for him to pose with for Washingtonian's July cover."
"What's a synonym for "adorable?" The language museum drew attention in April when 10 ducklings hatched on the terrace, their emergence live-streamed via webcam. All the babies survived and were released into the water at Constitution Gardens. In more bird news, a pigeon with feather slippers appeared at Alexandria's Amtrak station in June, its unique appearance causing conversation. Ticket agent Octavia Scott named the bird Gregory Alexander, feeding him birdseed and building a bond."
The National Zoo's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao made their public debut in January, attracting fans despite cold weather. Alexander Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his career in April, surpassing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Planet Word saw 10 ducklings hatch on its terrace in April, with the event live-streamed and the ducklings later released into Constitution Gardens. A pigeon with feather slippers appeared at Alexandria's Amtrak station in June and was named Gregory Alexander by ticket agent Octavia Scott, who fed and later housed the bird. Several other lighthearted local moments and athletic triumphs provided levity through the year.
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