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Drive-in movie theaters are making a comeback in the age of coronavirus and the District is about to get two of them. Two groups have been given permission by the mayor’s office to open theaters that will host drive-in movies. Events DC and Union Market are allowed to set up the new spots with social distancing guidelines in place....

The city approved two groups to open drive-in movies in the District as people look for new forms of entertainment in the age of coronavirus. News4’s Mark Segraves has the story.

A historic vote is set for D.C. statehood Friday. For the first time ever, the House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill making “Washington Douglass Commonwealth” the 51st state.

The house is expected to pass a historic D.C. statehood bill Friday. Despite its support, the bill is unlikely to move on to the Senate floor. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

A bill granting statehood to D.C. is expected to be voted on in Congress Friday. House Republicans have added a series of amendments to the bill. News4’s Scott MacFarlane reports.

As demonstrators bring down statues and attempt to topple others, police in D.C. have put up fencing in multiple spots to prevent them from doing so. News4’s Shomari Stone reports from downtown D.C.

As coronavirus cases rise across the country, the mayor of D.C. is urging the city’s residents to stay vigilant and take precautions. She is recommending people stay home and avoid large crowds for the Fourth of July. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

People in D.C. are eating in restaurants, visiting nail salons and heading to the gym for the first time in months. Phase two of reopening in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic started in the District on Monday. Additional restrictions have been lifted on restaurants, nonessential businesses and houses of worship, among others. The city was ready to move...

As D.C. enters phase two, there are questions about a recent spike in coronavirus cases and how the city will approach the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

A fourth weekend of demonstrations is underway in the District as protesters continue to advocate for racial equality and justice in America. D.C. police said the following streets may close at intermittent times on Saturday and Sunday. If street closures are made in the following locations, vehicles will be allowed to enter the restricted area if they are on...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will reopen under phase two Monday, lifting restrictions and easing into new guidelines. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with the mayor.

A man out of work during the pandemic wanted to help the DC protest effort. He shows up every day with a broom and others are pitching in. News4’s Mark Segraves reports

Like millions of Americans, Diego Garces is out of work during the coronavirus pandemic. And like so many, he was disturbed by the killing of George Floyd. To support the protests in Washington, D.C., he’s come to the White House every day to pick up trash left behind by other protesters.  “I had to figure out what to do...

Lafayette Square reopened to the public after being closed off during protests in downtown D.C. following the death of George Floyd. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

After lootings and break ins during last week’s protests, business owners begin the repairs and clean up necessary to get back to normal. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

After artists painted a street leading to the White House with “Black Lives Matter,” other cities have followed with their own street art.

The D.C. mayor council shared new legislation Monday that would aim to reduce misconduct and expand accountability for police in the District. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

As some businesses boarded up their windows to protect from vandals and violence, one group of artists saw an opportunity to share messages of change. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Thousands of people marched peacefully amid a pandemic.
People demanded change while also pointing out ways to possibly achieve it. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.