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The “Read in Color” Initiative opened a new chapter at the CentroNia Child Care Center in Columbia Heights. Children in areas across the city will have access to 21 free libraries by Labor Day, NBC4’s Molette Green reports.

Families escaped an apartment fire with their lives, but all their belongings were gone. Monday, a school community and groups came together to help provide a fresh start. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports the unexpected surprise is meant to send a message. Correction (May 18, 7:10 a.m.): The organization in this story is not incorporated as a nonprofit.

Throughout May, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NEWS4 newscasts will feature stories on local Asian Americans and their contributions to our community. On Saturday, May 22 at 9:30am, NBC4 will air the NEWS4-produced special “Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.” Find NEWS4 AAPI Month stories here.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey visits a community clinic that helps get COVID-19 vaccines to people of color and low-income residents.

A Community Action Guide OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates – is proud to present Responding to Hate Incidents: Community Action Guide, Third Edition. Designed as a practitioner’s guide, the manual offers victims and survivors of hate incidents, OCA members, and the general public step-by-step guidelines, checklists, resources, and best community practices. OCA will use the guide to complement education…

News4’s Megan McGrath reports on the Crush Funk Band that’s entertaining in neighborhoods to provide a joyful break to people stuck at home by the coronavirus.

Jump start your new year with a weekend of fun, fitness and tips on living a healthier lifestyle at the annual NBC4 Telemundo 44 Health and Fitness Expo! It’s all happening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Jan. 18-19, 2020. The Expo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and 9 a.m. to...

Event Location-Virtual You can choose to complete the race wherever you would like. You can walk, run, use a treadmill, or participate in another race. The beauty of a virtual 5K race is that you can run the race at your pace wherever you choose. Share your pictures, your 5K time and more on social media with #walktoendhiv. Scroll down…

A D.C.-area man is helping others by starting a movement: It’s called Fix it Forward and he’s already brought smiles and a big boost for a small business. Blair Brylawski is documenting his kind acts to help people realize there can be light even during dark times. Brylawski got the idea to start supporting others when he was little...

After 58 years, beloved barber Mr. Lloyd has done much more than cut hair for his community. News4’s Pat Collins reports.

Dr. Harry Williams of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund details findings in a new report about fragile communities across the U.S. that spotlight concerns on healthcare, police misconduct and needed education reforms in major urban cities.

Derrick Washington wanted change the narrative in his community, so he wrote a “Son, You Matter,” a book dedicated to black and brown boys. News4’s Molette Green reports.

Prince George’s students are reminding all their neighbors to get counted in the 2020 census. Check out this one from Cool Spring Elementary School.

News4’s Molette Green reports.

Karla Mejia is the community organizer for the Violence Intervention Program, a group that supports victims of domestic violence.

A new short-term housing facility for homeless families opened last month in Northwest D.C. As the families work to transition into more stable housing, their neighbors are showing up to say welcome with care and compassion. News4’s Eung Yang reports.

A local community farm is lining up its volunteers for a two-day plant-a-thon. Nine thousand seedlings will produce a variety of vegetables to fight food insecurity that has intensified during this pandemic. News4’s Molette Green reports.

Transcribing, writing thank you notes, checking out weather on Mars: No matter your interest or how much free time you have, there are virtual volunteer opportunities you can do from home. Melissa Mollet explains how to find them.