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Dominion Energy paused an aggressive tree-cutting project along the W&OD Trail that alarmed residents, trail users and elected leaders. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports in the past week, five county boards or councils strongly urged Dominion to stop the work and reconsider its approach.

It seemed like any other night. Eight Hispanic workers took a break during their shift on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, when the unimaginable occurred. At 1:28 a.m. on March 26, 2024, the cargo ship Dali struck the historic bridge, causing it to collapse almost instantly. The workers, who were inside their vehicles, plummeted...

Students at Cora Kelly Elementary School were surprised with new sneakers thanks to a big donation from FedEx. News4’s Drew Wilder spoke with students about the unexpected gifts.

Jolene Ivey was expected to be a top candidate in the race to succeed Sen. Angela Alsobrooks for Prince George’s County executive. She suspended her campaign weeks before the primary and later announced she’s facing health challenges. In a surprise vote Tuesday, Ivey was voted out as Prince George’s County Council chair and replaced by vice c...

Peak bloom is expected very soon. News4’s Aimee Cho has a glimpse of the beloved blooms.

Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for D.C., has made some controversial moves since he took over as the District’s top prosecutor, including firing attorneys who prosecuted Jan. 6 defendants. In one of his first public appearances since being named to his new position, Marin spoke to residents in Southeast D.C. on Tuesday and didn’t hold back on...

Authorities previously said they had no evidence suggesting Aber’s death was caused by anything other than natural causes.

Everything to know about visiting Nationals Park, including the latest clear bag policy (it’s still in effect!), parking information, how to get cheap tickets and when to visit for giveaways or Pups in the Park.

Spring is among the most popular times for tourists to visit D.C. – but we may see fewer tourists from Canada. In a recent speech, then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to “choose Canada” in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the nation. He said Canadians should reconsider what they buy and where they travel. “Now is also....

Maryland is working on a program to encourage federal workers in need of a job to take up teaching. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports the “Fed to Ed” program would speed up the process of becoming a licensed teacher.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, first responders, families and more gathered together on Wednesday to honor the Francis Scott Key Bridge victims who died last year. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. 

Allison “Allie” Signorelli started sharing her journey with young-onset Parkinson’s on Instagram to create a community with others. Since then, she has joined research studies and teamed up with advocates to spread awareness. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

Six wreaths were released into the waters where six construction workers died after Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapsed one year ago. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

A family is looking for answers after Donnell Stephenson, a 19-year-old Prince George’s County Public Schools employee, was fatally shot. “We were all together having dinner as a family, he said mom I’m going outside for a quick second and that’s the last text I got from my son…” said his stepmom, Erika Stephenson. Days after his death, his......