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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 Chevy Chase woman found out her roof was home to thousands of bees. News4’s Darcy Spencer has the story.

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.

Firefighters left about midnight Monday, but were called back about 6 a.m. Tuesday to a large home in the 2400 block of Kalorama Road NW. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Crews are still working through cutting and clearing trees that were damaged in the recent storm and could be hazardous to drivers. News4’s Megan McGrath spoke with a resident who lost trees in his backyard.

A 61-year-old woman was killed when a tree crashed onto her car as a powerful storm tore through Fairfax County, Virginia, on Friday evening. Marla Holden was the victim, her husband of 16 years said in an interview with News4. Holden was an “amazing woman,” Wesley Holden said. “Many hats. I was telling friends, she’s just a bunch of accomplishment...

Nearly half of D.C.’s restaurants say they may close in 2025. Ted Oberg and Eun Yang break down what’s behind the crisis—and what’s at stake.