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Two D.C. students got the surprise of a lifetime: Full-ride scholarships to George Washington University. News4’s Megan McGrath shares their reaction.

The U.S. Department of Education will investigate DC Public Schools to evaluate if the district is failing to meet the needs of students with disabilities and special needs.

Dip your toe into spring with an orchid show, tour museums for International Women’s Day and more for the weekend of March 6-9 in the DMV.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a registration form for certain undocumented immigrants. It appears to target individuals who are not yet on the government’s radar. About a week after its announcement, form G-325R is available — but is it safe to submit? “It’s like telling them, ‘Here I am,’” said one DMV residen...

Family and friends are grieving after the death of Esmeralda Montoya-Perez, a 33-year-old mother of two. She was fatally struck by a car Friday night on East-West Highway in Hyattsville, Maryland, police said. Montoya-Perez was waiting for a bus on her way home, said family spokesperson Ana López. It all started just after 10 p.m. down the road, wh...

Farmers from Maryland say a USDA funding freeze combined with belt-tightening in next year’s state budget could put some farms out of business. New4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Thursday at the polls in Prince George’s County, thousands turned up to vote in the special primary election primary for county executive, resulting in some long lines and long waits to vote. “We were surprised, but people came out and voted, and that’s what we wanted to see anyway,” acting Elections Administrator Wendy N. Honesty-Bey said. Accordi...

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn answers questions about skill player needs. Team insider JP Finlay explains. Also on All Ears: What They’re Saying, What You Missed and the Mailbag.

Leaders have questions about Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School after it went into lockdown two times in less than two weeks. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is defending her decision to paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza. Bowser announced on Tuesday plans to remove the large yellow lettering that’s been a landmark in the city since it was installed in 2020. The mayor acknowledged on Wednesday she made the move after pressure from the White House. The creation of Black Lives......

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of a proposal to defund the historic Samuels Public Library in Front Royal and threaten its ability to stay open.

There was raucous applause in the House Chamber Tuesday night during President Donald Trump’s joint session to Congress when he introduced Elon Musk — The man at the center of the federal job cuts. Four former federal workers, who recently lost their job because of the layoffs, organized a union-sponsored virtual news conference. In the conference,...

The ramp from the GW Parkway to I-495 North will be closed during the day Tuesday as trees are cleared for the project adding express toll lanes to the Beltway. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss took look at the extensive work.