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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser encouraged residents to shop local as small businesses rely on consumers during the holiday season. She said the Metropolitan Police Department has made progress in reducing retail theft in the District. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Jury selection is underway in the trial of a man accused in the near-fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend in Fairfax County, just days after she got a protective order against him. The young mother survived but was left so badly injured she can hardly speak and may not be able to testify against him. Only on 4, News4 obtained video…

The first lady welcomed National Guard families to the White House on Monday to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations.

We have an update to share with you about our colleague, Leon Harris.

A trial is underway for a police officer charged with leaking confidential information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio after the extremist group’s members burned a stolen Black Lives Matter banner in the nation’s capital.

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

Recent house fires in our area were sparked by hot ashes that were improperly discarded. News4’s Megan McGrath shares safety tips from Montgomery County’s fire department.

Four people are hurt and residents are expected to be displaced after a tractor-trailer slammed into a condo building in Woodbridge, Virginia, authorities say.

Roads are going to be crowded Monday as many people come back home from their Thanksgiving travels. News4’s Joseph Olmo shares why it’s better to leave in the evening and other tips on holiday travel. 

Angela Alsobrooks has resigned from her post as county executive for Prince George’s County, Maryland, weeks after winning a U.S. Senate seat.

News4’s Derrick Ward has where to get freebies when looking for a tree this holiday season.

Jayden Daniels accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Washington Commanders to a 42-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans that snapped his team’s losing streak at three. Daniels threw two of his three TD passes to Terry McLaurin and the other to Zach Ertz. Brian Robinson Jr. returned from a sprained ankle to rush for 103 yards and a touchdo...

A cherished community leader who sought to prevent gun violence died after he was shot Saturday outside a restaurant in Largo, Maryland. Prince George’s County police responded to the 9600 block of Lottsford Court at 12:45 a.m. to a report of gunshots. When police arrived on the scene, they found Cornelius McDonald, of Upper Marlboro, sufferi...

TSA is expecting to screen a record number of travelers on Sunday as they come back from Thanksgiving travel. News4’s Derrick Ward talks to some travelers about their screening experience so far.