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Hit with an unexpected $57K debt, Howard student to graduate after fundraiser
College carries a heavy financial burden for many families across the country. In many cases, debt can prevent students from continuing their education. But the community showed up for one Howard University senior who’s now getting ready to walk across the stage. This was no small feat for Jaylen Sanders, a first-generation college student. Just weeks before he was...
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Over $60K raised to help Howard student graduate after loan was canceled
Just weeks before graduation, Jaylen Sanders was hit with a $57,000 debt after finding out his federal loan was cancelled. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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‘The familiar smile': Jesse Jackson leaves behind a powerful local legacy in DC
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves behind a lasting impact on the D.C. area, which began during the Civil Rights Movement. In 1963, he saw Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Jackson went on to become a long-time fixture in Washington, D.C. He bought a house in LeDroit Park from Howard University in the...
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A ‘divine' match: Widow of late DC officer meets woman who received his kidney
Nadia Bennett, widow of fallen police officer Terry Bennett, said her late husband was a hero in life and in death after his donated kidney saved a local college senior.
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DC's Major League Cricket Team Prepares for Inaugural Season
A new sports team is getting ready to represent the D.C. area: The Washington Freedom will take to the pitch this summer in the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket. The sport attracts billions of fans, many from Asia and around the world. News4’s Eun Yang reports on what the Freedom’s owner hopes to accomplish in the coming years....
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Forensic Nurse in Virginia Develops Technology to Detect Bruises on Dark Skin
A forensic nurse and associate professor at George Mason University has discovered and developed a way to detect bruising more easily on dark skin tones in the hopes of helping more victims of domestic violence and abuse.
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4 Panda Facts to Celebrate 50 Years of Pandas at the National Zoo
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is marking 50 years since the start of its giant panda conservation program.
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New Drug Could Change Way Obesity Is Treated
A new drug could change the way obesity is treated, and similar treatment options could be available soon.
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Home Sellers Spend Thousands on Staging. Here's How to DIY for Cheap
Staging is the alchemy that transforms a boring, empty home into something fresh and enticing. It can be an expensive process, but “it’s a must-do in today’s market,” says Anne Christensen, the COO of Red House Staging. Christensen says staging is not what it used to be, and other realtors agree it might be due to the HGTV effect....
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How to Level Up Your Home's Interior Design
You’ve watched so much HGTV you could film an episode. Now, it’s time to bring that interior design savvy into your own home. Mariella Cruzado, the owner of Splendor Styling — a D.C.-based decorating firm, says it’s not as hard as it seems. “It is very approachable. Design is approachable. It is right there. We have the internet these...
