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Open for Business in Downtown DC
Fencing is being removed and the plywood is coming down, but things won’t change overnight for local businesses. News4’s Cory Smith spoke with owners struggling to welcome back customers.
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Historic Security Measures Ease in DC After Inauguration
For the first time in weeks, downtown D.C. is seeing signs of historic security measures easing just hours after President Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.
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Crews Begin to Remove Unprecedented Safety Measures in Downtown DC
News4’s Shomari Stone has the first signs that things are starting to get back to normal.
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Downtown DC Restrictions Create Traffic Ripple Effect
Thirteen Metro stations are closing because of the inauguration. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss covers the traffic ripple effect.
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Church Erects 16-Foot Black Lives Matter Banner Amid Protests
Church leaders at National City Christian Church on Thomas Circle in downtown D.C. erected 16-foot Black Lives Matter banners on Wednesday, the same day pro-Trump groups plan to rally against Congress certifying that Joe Biden won the November election. “It seems like it’s important to use our platform to proclaim in this moment what we feel that our faith...
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Pro-Trump Protests Build Tuesday Night
Wednesday will bring the final step before inauguration, but those loyal to President Trump will put up a fight both on Capitol Hill and in protests around Washington. News4’s Shomari Stone reports from Black Lives Matter Plaza.
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DC Braces for Protests While Church Plans to Erect 16-Foot Black Lives Matter Banner
News4’s Darcy Spencer reports from the Ellipse, where President Trump is set to speak Wednesday.
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DC Businesses Board Up in Preparation for Wednesday's Protests
Some D.C. business owners are concerned about Wednesday’s protests, so they’ve boarded up to prevent potential damage. But to some, the financial damage is already too much to bear.
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DC Mayor Says Stay Away From Downtown During Demonstrations
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged people Sunday to stay away from the downtown area during the upcoming demonstrations, and away from people coming to the area to cause violence and destruction.
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DC National Guard to Respond to Pro-Trump Protests This Week
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged people Sunday to stay away from the downtown area during the upcoming demonstrations, and away from people coming to the area to cause violence and destruction.
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Proud Boys Leader Arrested, Sued on Same Day in Connection With Church Vandalism
The leader of the Proud Boys, a far-right hate group, was arrested when he arrived in D.C. News4’s Darcy Spencer has the latest on those charges.
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DC Business Owners Board Up Ahead of Protests
Businesses in downtown D.C. are boarding up as protesters get ready to again take the streets in support of President Trump. Business owners nearby tell News4’s Shomari Stone that they’re concerned for their stores and livelihoods.
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DC Police Preparing for Large-Scale Protests as Congress Certifies Election Results
As Congress prepares to certify the presidential election results, D.C. police are preparing for large-scale protests. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the National Guard once again on the streets of D.C.
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DC Prepares for Planned Pro-Trump Protests
Local officials are issuing warnings ahead of the pro-Trump protests planned for D.C. on Wednesday. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on those preparations.
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Protesters Ripped, Set Fire to BLM Signs at DC Churches, Organizers Respond
Black Lives Matter D.C. condemned vandalism to several downtown churches that took place during Saturday night’s protests, claiming D.C. police officers “physically protected white supremacists, as they threatened lives, damaged historic churches and destroyed and burned property.” Black Lives Matter organizers and one of the churches claim the damage was done by members of the Proud Boys and by...
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Possible Hate Crimes Under Investigation After DC Churches Vandalized
D.C. police released surveillance images of the people who tore down and burned a Black Lives Matter sign from the front of the Asbury United Methodist Church at 11th and K streets NW.
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Black Lives Matter Sign Belonging to Church Ripped, Burned
During Saturday’s rallies in support of President Trump, a Black Lives Matter sign was destroyed. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, according to police. Darcy Spencer reports for News4 on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
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Four Stabbed During Unrest After Pro-Trump Rally in Downtown DC
Four people were stabbed Saturday during unrest in downtown D.C. following a pro-Trump rally, D.C. Fire and EMS said. All are expected to survive. The incident happened amid clashes between supporters of President Donald Trump and counterprotesters Saturday night. Earlier in the day, Trump supporters rallied in the District. In late afternoon, police said that beyond minor scuffles, there...
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Four People Stabbed During Violent Clashes in Downtown DC
After a day of demonstrations in support of President Trump, unrest in downtown D.C. has left several injured, including officers. Darcy Spencer reports for News4 on Saturday Dec. 12, 2020.
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Biden Fans Still Flocking to Black Lives Matter Plaza on Day After Election
Families continued to flock to Black Lives Matter Plaza to take in the moment the morning after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were projected to become president and vice president. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.