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The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing into D.C. crime and policing on Wednesday — and House Republicans unleashed a torrent of criticism on District leaders, drawing frustration from some residents. The committee’s chairman, James Comer, R-Ky., says the focus behind the hearing is to “make the nation’s capital city safe again.” Comer h...

Prince George’s County native Jada Jenkins said she opened her salon because she saw a need to bring stylists together and help them build on their own growing business brands. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports on how she’s found success.

Prince George’s County Public Schools had students star in a PSA to warn their peers about the dangers of fentanyl. News4’s Molette Green, working for the community, talks to the students about what it means.

News4’s Walter Morris reports on the shooting that left the victim with serious injuries in Capitol Heights.

Police are in a tense standoff on Richmond Highway in the Hybla Valley area with an armed woman in an incident that may be connected to the case of two missing Maryland women.

Historians who are documenting locations significant to Loudoun County’s African American history are making new discoveries with the help of residents. The county hired EHT Traceries to do an updated survey of sites and buildings that have historical meaning to the African American community. Architectural historians have been visiting sites...

Many police departments are turning to large signing bonuses just to get applicants in the door.

Prince George’s County Council members invited teens to discuss crime prevention and the alarming rise in carjackings at their legislative meeting Tuesday.

The Prince George’s County Council invited teens to discuss crime at its meeting Tuesday. Also on The News4 Rundown: D.C.’s mayor proposes converting some tennis courts for pickleball.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed 738 bills into law, proposed amendments to another 78 and vetoed three. Youngkin’s office outlined the governor’s work on Tuesday, ahead of a bill-review deadline this week. The Republican governor said in a statement that he “was honored to sign key pieces of bipartisan legislation that bolster l...

D.C.’s cherry trees are stunning, but it takes a lot of work to maintain them. News4’s Tommy McFly explains how you can help by adopting a tree.

A Maryland woman said she was shocked when a piece of a tire flew into the front of her car on Interstate 95. News4’s Adam Tuss explains what the state is doing to try to prevent such incidents from happening.

A woman with a gun barricaded herself inside an SUV for hours Tuesday shutting down Richmond Highway in both directions. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports.