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The family of Kate Laporta is raising money for college funds for her two children, processing their grief and helping fulfill the greatest wish of a woman fatally shot in Fairfax County.

The University of Maryland Global Campus surprised a 100-year-old veteran with his diploma decades after he missed graduation while serving with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. Jack Milton was a decorated pilot with a 31-year military career, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. But he never got to don the cap and gown and get his...

If you want an excuse to dress to the nines, break out an ostentatious hat, and sip a mint julep, you’re in luck: The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. Here are some watch parties and other ways to celebrate around D.C.

If the goal is to stack up as many points to redeem them toward the next trip or purchase, News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to get a better deal. 

This weekend many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. But have you ever wondered about the origin of the holiday? News4’s Tommy McFly has the story. 

Candidates for Maryland’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate Angela Alsobrooks and David Trone share why they’re running and where they stand on the issues. News4’s Tracee Wilkins, who has covered Maryland politics for years, reports.

Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz speaks about the effectiveness of the curfew and how a measured approach could help the area prosper. Plus, the search for a hit-and-run driver, autism sensory kits and the Commanders.

The capitals of the U.S. and France connect by exchanging culture and education. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Christine Warnke, the Sister Cities International ambassador for D.C.

More than 4,000 times a day, a Metrorail error message at the faregates prompts a station manager to get involved. Riders will soon see new messages flagging cards that are expired, invalid or deactivated. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

As police nationwide crack down on protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war, demonstrators at an encampment at George Washington University say they have no plans to leave. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

A Virginia woman mourning the death of her dog says a veterinarian prescribed one medication, a pharmacy provided another and her longtime companion died within days.

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters at Virginia Commonwealth University as demonstrations persist at college campuses nationwide.