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Forty years ago, local punk musicians banded together to make sure their movement was having a positive impact on the community. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on how that effort continues today.

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Destructive storms blew through the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday night, causing trees to crush cars and houses while cutting power to numerous neighborhoods. Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn back on after spending the night in the dark. More than 15,000 Dominion Energy customers, mostly in Fairfax County, were without ...

An elderly woman’s home was seriously damaged by a falling tree in Arlington, but neighbors stepped in to help. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

New Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy – who was sworn in Thursday at her alma mater, the University of Maryland – has wasted no time shaking up top leadership posts. Braveboy, now the top elected leader in Prince George’s County, chose Juneteenth for her swearing-in ceremony. “I stand before you today just humbled and real...

Downed trees were a problem in the District, including in Georgetown, where a tree toppled onto a historic house. News4’s Walter Morris reports on damage around the city.

Several reports of trees toppled over onto homes and cars, as well as debris covering the streets, followed fast-moving thunderstorms Thursday evening. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports from Maryland.

With the deadline for the D.C. Council to give preliminary approval for the Washington Commanders stadium deal less than a month away, the Council’s plans remain unclear. While Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has promised at least parts of the legislation will be voted on by July 15, councilmembers have discussed the possibility of delaying parts o...

Severe storms left damage across the DMV Thursday evening. Also on The News4 Rundown: D.C.’s medical marijuana market is expanding, and a local business group is stepping up to help connect workers with new careers.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last group of enslaved people learned they were free about two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. News4’s Jessica Albert reports on how people are celebrating the holiday across the DMV.

The holiday was disrupted by morning gunfire at an apartment complex in the Beacon Hill area of Fairfax County. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on what may have led to the gunfire.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will pardon thousands of cases of cannabis possession in the state, he announced Thursday.