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A 23-year-old trampoline gymnast from Ellicott City, Maryland, is working to secure her spot on the Olympic team. News4’s Tommy McFly visited the gym where Jessica Stevens trains five days a week and gave it a try himself.

The wounds of the driver — a fit 32-year-old who has boxed, wrestled and done combat sports since childhood — show how he fought for his life.

Enabled Intelligence announced 100 new jobs specifically for neurodiverse individuals.

Author Teresa J. Speight talks about her new book and the beauty of growing flowers. She spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji.

It’s official: Kayaking season has arrived in D.C.! And if you ask us, it’s one of the best ways to see the city from a new angle. Maybe you want to cruise by some iconic sights with out-of-town guests, or you’re looking for a quick but nature-filled escape. You can find both at the various kayak rental outposts along...

Eleven aspiring journalists from the D.C. program were honored by members of Congress for their dedication and exceptional work. News4 Community Reporter Molette Green reports.

Archeologists have made a significant discovery in the cellars of Mount Vernon. Experts say the artifacts haven’t been seen in about 250 years and may have been used by George Washington himself. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

A rideshare driver may have saved his own life early Friday morning by swerving at high speed across lanes on the Capital Beltway in Maryland, trying to shake off a passenger who was stabbing him with a steak knife. Reporter Jackie Bensen spoke with that driver, only on News4.

Five busy Metrorail stations will close this summer due to construction of the Purple Line light rail, which is almost ready to be tied into the Metro system. From June 1 through June 29, the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations all will be closed. Then from June 30 to Aug. 31, the work zone shrinks a…

Students at American University and the University of Maryland protested the war in Gaza Tuesday. Also in The News4 Rundown: How work on Metro’s Purple Line will impact commuting on Metro’s Red Line this summer.

The grief and trauma of losing a loved one to crime is difficult for families to navigate while also seeking justice. News4’s Dominique Moody reports National Crime Victims Rights Week raises awareness about rights while providing resources and support for families.