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By any measure, the 1200-acre Oak Hill Estate is a stunning property. Once home to the United States’ fifth president, James Monroe, it features expansive gardens and views of Bull Run Mountain. Inside, the stately rooms offer a glimpse into Virginia’s rich history. On the sun porch, there are even dinosaur footprints embedded in slate once quarrie...

Washington Nationals TV play-by-play announcer Bob Carpenter is saying, “See you later!” to the club after this season, his 20th in the role with the club’s local broadcaster, MASN. Carpenter announced his plans on Monday at the start of the channel’s coverage of a scheduled exhibition game at Nationals Park. Carpenter joined MASN in 2006, th...

A local realtor is creating a roar on social media with a whisper. Lisa DuBois, a RE/MAX realtor in business for 20 years, uses her social media platforms to promote her listings. Recently, she found a creative and unique way to get more traction. A few months ago, she decided that due to the heaviness of the world around us,…

Three teenagers used a stolen car to break into a Virginia gun store, police said. Also on The News4 Rundown: A D.C. councilwoman introduces new legislation to help keep violent crime trending down.

The Washington Nationals held its annual homecoming gala at The Wharf ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. News4’s JP Finlay caught up with current and former Nats about what to expect this season.

D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto, who represents Ward 2, put forward a new, four-part plan to reduce crime, including merging two violence interruption programs.

Long-running, Bethesda-based band The Seldom Scene has been a mainstay of bluegrass music since the 1970s. News4’s Mark Segraves spoke with current and former members about the history and evolution of the quintet and its new album, “Remains to Be Scene.”

Night after night, men wearing masks stormed into 7-Elevens in Prince George’s County early this year and stole cash from ATMs. After a long investigation, investigators believe they now know who did it. Three D.C. residents in their 30s are accused of ATMs robberies in Beltsville, Lanham, Oxon Hill and Upper Marlboro starting in January, county po...

A year after the Key Bridge collapse, Maryland transportation leaders say they’re actively reviewing the safety of the Bay Bridge. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms draw massive crowds every year as they bloom — and if you’re one of many (many, many, many) people planning on seeing them along the Tidal Basin and the National Mall, that means you need to have a game plan for just how you’re going to get there. First, decide whether you want to......

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.

Paolo Montalban, known for playing alongside Brandy in the 1997 version of “Cinderella,” talks about his role in the stage adaptation of the book “The Age of Innocence” at Arena Stage. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks to him about why he chose to participate in this production.