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Anwan “Big G” Glover, known for his major contributions in go-go music, founded “Hugs Not Slugs” and visits D.C. middle and high school students about spreading love, not violence. After several experiences with violence, Big G wants to teach young people at assemblies and that if a kid isn’t getting hugs at home, they’ll ge...

Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represented Northern Virginia in Congress for more than a decade, died early Wednesday, his family announced. He was 75.

To the air and space museum — and beyond! The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is one step closer to completing its multiyear renovation this summer. On Monday, July 28, the museum will debut five new exhibitions, the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and its redesigned entrance on Jefferson Drive along the National Mall. Several new ar...

Some residents in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood have begun an aggressive push to lower the District’s youth curfew to 8 p.m., or even earlier, after dozens of teenagers, and even younger children, swarmed the area Saturday. There were reports of fights, disorderly conduct and two alleged robberies. Over the weekend, police linked a robbery to...

News4’s Walter Morris spoke to an 11-year-old athlete who was set to participate in a track meet when a shooting took place nearby.

The D.C. government announced a half million dollars in grants for local nonprofits to help offset their costs for security. One recipient, the Lillan and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, is having serious concerns about security, not just because they are a Jewish organization, but also due to a new exhibit focused on the LGBTQ community. The C...

Prince George’s County listened to commuters’ calls for a more reliable transit network and responded with a “transit vision plan” to streamline public transportation. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss spoke with riders.

Metro got the green light to run computer controlled automated trains on the Green and Yellow lines. The transit agency’s main safety watchdog — the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission — said Metro substantially satisfied the prerequisites to run automatic train operation, meaning the Green and Yellow lines will join the Red Line in returning to...

A stretch of the George Washington Memorial Parkway that was closed for cleanup since Friday’s severe storms has reopened in time for the Wednesday morning commute, the National Park Service said. The 2.5-mile section stretching between Belle View Boulevard and Alexandria Avenue in Fairfax County was closed due to excessive damage from the storms. ...

A few of the full-time employees at Children’s National Hospital have a knack for healing hearts — despite having no background in cardiology.

Serving modern Korean cuisine at his newest restaurant is an important destination in Chef Edward Lee’s journey to his roots. News4’s Eun Yang reports Shia not only honors his heritage, but also is committed to the environment.

A former firefighter sexually assaulted and abused a teenage boy who was a junior firefighter for years in Prince George’s County, Maryland, police say. Prince George’s County police began investigating 61-year-old John Inman last July after learning of allegations against him dating back to the 1990’s. An investigation revealed I...

One person was killed in a shooting near an elementary school track meet in Northeast D.C. on Tuesday afternoon, school officials told families. No students or staff were reported to have been hurt. The shooting occurred near the former Spingarn High School. Three nearby schools were put on alert status. Someone opened fire in the 800 block of 26th...

Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy.