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Trump administration 12 hours ago

‘Taking away years of experience': NIH probationary employees fired Friday

Scientists and medical researchers being let go by President Donald Trump’s administration walked out of the gates of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, Friday afternoon appearin...

Prince George's County 12 hours ago

Another juvenile curfew takes effect at National Harbor
RFK Stadium 14 hours ago

DC mayor open to public funding for NFL stadium

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News4 Rundown 14 hours ago

NTSB holds briefing on Potomac crash investigation: The News4 Rundown

The NTSB said its investigation into the midair collision near Reagan National Airport includes whether the crew of the Black Hawk helicopter thought they were flying at a lower altitude than they wer...
Prince George's County 3 hours ago

How urban renewal nearly destroyed this Black community in Maryland

Lakeland, a once-thriving Black community in Prince George’s County, Maryland, was nearly erased by urban renewal policies that displaced families and dismantled hundreds of Black communities across t...
George Mason University 16 hours ago

Former George Mason star leads Patriots back to success as coach

A key player on the George Mason basketball team that reached the Final Four in 2006, Tony Skinn is leading the team to another successful season as coach. News4’s Gio Del Fa reports.

Trump administration 17 hours ago

‘No notice:' Pregnant VA employee, active counsel among probationary federal workers fired

Probationary federal workers are already being fired from their jobs across federal government departments. A lawyer told News4 what rights employees have and what first steps they can take.
Valentine's Day 18 hours ago

‘Get it done now': Fearing the end of gay marriage, couple ties the knot on V-Day

Originally, they wanted to get married on their anniversary in August but recently decided they couldn’t wait.
Potomac Crash 18 hours ago

Black Hawk pilots may have missed key instruction from tower before crash: NTSB

The NTSB gave an update on its investigation into the Potomac River crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter in January.
In the Community 21 hours ago

Women Giving Back hosts Random Acts of Kindness week in Sterling

Women raising babies always need diapers, even if they can’t get them. Women Giving Back has a diaper pantry dedicated to distributing diapers and wipes. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Virginia 23 hours ago

A Virginia delegate delivered a baby girl. Political leaders gave her the option to vote remotely

Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling by all accounts became the first woman in Virginia given the go-ahead by political leaders to vote remotely after she delivered her child last week. While the freshman delegate juggled nursery prep and committee meetings, LeVere Bolling went into labor just days after lawmakers hit the halfway point of their legislative ...
Washington Wizards 21 hours ago

This or that? Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George sound off on snacks and more

American cheese or Swiss? French bread or French fries? Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George play a game of This or That with News4’s Melissa Mollet.
Things to Do DC Feb 14

The Weekend Scene: What to do for Valentine's and Presidents Day weekend in the DC area

Special announcement! Tommy McFly and The Scene Team talk to so many cool people around town. We decided, why not put our heads together to help YOU have the best weekend you can? Next week, Ron Moten, curator of the Go-Go Museum, will be the first EVER guest author for The Weekend Scene newsletter. He’ll have an inside look...
Working 4 You Feb 14

‘I'm pregnant!' Jummy Olabanji surprises News4 family with joyous baby news

News4’s Jummy Olabanji surprised the News4 team with some very special breaking news: She’s pregnant!
RFK Stadium Feb 14

DC leaders hold community meeting about RFK Stadium site

D.C. residents got the opportunity to ask city officials questions and express concerns about the RFK Stadium site Thursday evening during a community meeting at Eastern High School in Northeast. Mayor Murial Bowser, Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder and representatives for Events DC were met by a full house. “Let’s be perfectly clear: That Super...
Maryland General Assembly Feb 13

MD bill would cover cosmetic, restorative care for domestic violence survivors

New legislation in the Maryland General Assembly aims to remove some financial barriers for domestic violence survivors. Survivor Tamika Paige made it her life’s mission to ensure survivors have what they need. “Servitude and service is just my superpower, and I’m willing to share my stories to draw anyone in there that needs a space held for them ...
Washington DC Feb 13

Crime down overall in DC, but homicides are up

As President Donald Trump prepares an executive order that will target crime in the nation’s capital, overall crime is down in D.C., but homicides are way up. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
Immigration Feb 14

‘Massive anxiety:' ICE arrests Virginia immigrants whose only crime was entering US illegally

President Donald Trump had said his plans for mass deportations would focus first on violent offenders and gang members. That’s not how ICE is carrying out arrests in Northern Virginia.
News4 Rundown Feb 13

OPM tells agencies to fire probationary employees: The News4 Rundown

President Donald Trump’s administration advised agencies to start firing probationary employees. Also on The News4 Rundown: A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from putting more than 2,000 USAID workers on leave.
Washington DC Feb 13

DC meets Hollywood: All the local symbolism in the latest Captain America movie

The director of “Captain America: Brave New World” is a graduate of Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, and many of the movie’s scenes were shot in D.C. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

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