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D.C.’s medical cannabis market is expanding, and a local business group is connecting people to new careers. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains.

This weekend we’re celebrating Juneteenth and the first official weekend of summer. We hope you like it hot; plenty of pool weather is coming up in the forecast. The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival in Bethesda (Thursday), live music at the Anacosita Community Museum (Saturday), the Home Rule Music Festival (Saturday) and the June...

A house built in the 1790s that was a staple in the Quaker community and sits miles away from the Underground Railroad was engulfed in flames, causing $300,000 in damages in Sandy Spring, Maryland.

An Arlington man is under arrest after police say he exposed himself to several women. Investigators say it happened during a relatively short time frame and there may be more incidents they don’t know about. “We are seeking potential additional victims,” said Alli Shorb with the Arlington County Police Department. Police said Ivan Fontana is respo...

Prince George’s County Executive-elect Aisha Braveboy announced Wednesday the departure of Prince George’s County Police Department Chief Malik Aziz and the appointment of chief George Nader. News4 asked Braveboy why Aziz, who is a finalist for the top spot in Arizona’s Phoenix Police Department, is leaving. She declined to say why but did recogniz...

Martha’s Table will hold several free food markets in Wards 7 and 8 to help fill the gap as schools close for the summer. News4’s Jessica Albert explains how the program works.

On this week’s All Ears with JP Finlay, JP dives into Commanders position groups, including running backs and defensive backs. Plus, NBC Sports’ Jason Garrett, former Cowboys coach, weighs in on what the Commanders are doing right. And Laremy Tunsil talks protecting QB1 and mentoring this year’s first round pick.

The Supreme Court sided 6-3 with Tennessee to allow a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Also on the News4 Rundown: an injection that could help relieve PTSD symptoms and a free farmer’s market brings fresh produce to Wards 7 and 8.

We’ve all witnessed some really dangerous driving on our roads. Fairfax County police are in the middle of a crackdown and expect to issue thousands of citations. Police shared with News4 video showing how reckless some people are behind the wheel – just in the past week. Police dashcam and bodycam video shows one driver zooming along a roadway. &#...

Behind the smiles of first responders lie the silent struggle of their spouses and partners. It’s a story rarely told, but the partners of first responders dealing with mental health conditions often take on their trauma too. Meg Hawkins and Eric Provow have been married for 11 years and together share three decades of service as first responders. ...

News4’s Julie Carey looks into how President Donald Trump’s unpopularity in Virginia could create problems for Republicans running in the general election and potentially give Democrats an advantage.

A family from Manassas, Virginia, has decided to leave the U.S. after a mother of four was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Claudia Alvarenga España was detained, flown to Guatemala and returned to the U.S. for an immigration hearing. Alvarenga España’s husband said in an interview with News4 sister station Telemundo44 that th...

The names of people who were enslaved on George’s Washington’s Mount Vernon estate are inscribed on the walls of what was their home: Tom Nokes. Vina. Barbara. Their names are grouped together by family on the walls of a building that was once a residence for enslaved people at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Their names are part of......