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The Scene’s Tommy McFly finds out from Southern Maryland oyster farmer Patrick Hudson.

The Port of Baltimore is preparing to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to get in and out for a few days. Thursday’s move will be a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub. It’s been closed to most traffic since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month. The new channel will be 35 feet deep,......

Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he’s dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025 and will instead run for lieutenant governor. Stoney said Tuesday he believes the best way to ensure Virginia families get the change they deserve is for the Democratic party to avoid a damaging primary. When Stoney entered the gubernatorial race i...

Dom’s Kitchen and Foxtrot, popular grocery and market chains, unexpectedly closed several stores Tuesday morning — to the surprise of both customers and several employees.

One person has minor injuries and residents had to evacuate the Enclave Apartments for a second morning in a row after a second fire. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with residents about the scary moments.

Only on 4: The Prince William County police officer described the dramatic moments.

A Prince George’s County police officer is hurt after a crash with another driver. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

An 18-year-old suspect is custody after video captured the shooting in D.C.’s Hill neighborhood, police say.

A Northern Virginia man pleaded guilty on Monday to hitting and killing a father while driving drunk and running away from the crash–but the moment did not bring as much closure as it could have to the victim’s family.

Baltimore’s mayor and city council are calling for the owner and manager of the cargo ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge to be held fully liable for the deadly collapse. Attorneys for the city argued in court papers filed Monday that the companies should have realized the Dali was unfit for its voyage and manned the ship......

A gun advertisement on a third-party Metro app draws scrutiny given the number of deadly shootings on the transit system over the past year. The ad on the DC Metro and Bus app, where riders can check when the next train or bus is coming, promotes concealed carry of a firearm. “That’s uncomfortable,” rider Autumn Stockwell said. “Persona...

Prince George’s County launched an incentive program to help residents and businesses pay for security cameras. Also in The News4 Rundown: A budget battle could jeopardize finances in D.C., and how some students are working to preserve the planet for future generations.

Pantry items such as granola and olive oil, plus household essentials like soap and detergent: You’ll find it all at the zero-waste store in Vienna, Virginia — but what you won’t find is disposable plastic packaging.