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Matt About Town
Coverage of Matt About Town in the Nexus archive.
- Meet Coba, the National Zoo’s newest tiger
Coba, a 235-pound female Amur tiger, is the newest addition to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The zoo is working to mate her with Vostok, a male tiger, as part of conservation efforts for the endangered species. The story is featured in WTOP’s 'Matt About Town' segment hosted by Matt Kaufax.
- Where to find DC’s Albert Einstein Memorial: The only statue where climbing is encouraged
The Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a 7-ton bronze statue located near the National Mall and Lincoln Memorial. It is the only D.C. memorial where climbing is encouraged and is situated in front of the National Academy of Sciences, a scientific institution established in the 1860s. The memorial was featured on the 'Matt About Town' podcast with host Matt Kaufax and explorer Austin Graff.