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Virginia Delegate Ibraheem S. Samirah took to social media to say he was tear gassed by police while participating in protests in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Samirah, who represents parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, said the police “instigated riots by firing into our peaceful crowd and charging towards us for no reason.”

Not even the coronavirus could cancel Viola Gaskins’ 102nd birthday celebration. Her entire neighborhood showed up to wish her well. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.

Families with elderly loved ones living in long-term care facilities have been clamoring for information about positive COVID-19 cases, many telling the News4 I-Team they were unaware of an outbreak at a facility until their loved one became infected.

Families with elderly loved ones living in long-term care facilities have been clamoring for information. The federal government announced this week new rules saying residents and their families must be told, but what about the general public? Jodie Fleischer and the News4 I-Team are working for you as leaders are refusing to release those locations.

Fairfax County Public Schools had to put a pause on distance learning after technical issues with their online program. After suspending school Wednesday, administrators are hoping be back in session Monday. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke with the superintendent to find out how they’re fixing it.

One northern Virginia diner is staying in business by giving back to the community.

One diner owner in Fairfax decided he needed to help the people in his community who were going without meals now that coronavirus has put people out of work and school. NBC4’s Drew Wilder spoke with him about

Crossroads Baptist Church in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia, announced that their pastor, who recently attended church services, tested positive for the respiratory disease but that his condition has been steadily improving since first being hospitalized.

City leaders trying to get a handle on e-scooter safety have little hard data to consider.

People magazine’s pet vet Dr. Evan Antin provides tips for adopting shelter animals ahead of the fourth annual Clear the Shelters event on Aug. 18.

A 78-year-old Virginia man who suffered from cardiac arrest last June was reunited Thursday with the woman who saved him by performing CPR for six minutes until medics arrived. On June 15, Bob was delivering a eulogy at a private residence in front of about 50 people when he collapsed, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD)….

Fairfax Connector bus drivers are preparing for another strike this week after a failed three-month-long contract negotiation with Transdev.

Students at Virginia’s largest school district will soon be able to take a day off every year to participate in protests. Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia has adopted the policy for students in seventh through 12th grades, NBC4’s news partners at WTOP report. Students will get an extra excused absence every year for “civic engagement activities.” Those...

Thirty-thousand people in Northern Virginia could see a big impact to their daily commute. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports the Metrobus driver strike could extend to the Fairfax Connector.

The still-unidentified thief has been spotted using accessories like a baseball cap, wig, gloves, hijab, a hoodie, a skirt and, most recently, a construction hat to conceal his identity. The FBI has recently upped their reward from $5,000 to $10,000 for any information that could lead to his capture.

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper breaks down how much snow fell around the region — revealing that total snowfall jumped past early predictions.

Heavy rain will continue overnight, but then it’s all about the frigid cold.

Furloughed government workers reporting to their jobs will get free D.C. Metro and bus rides for the length of the government shutdown, pending approval by Metro’s board of directors.

The Zahr family went to a Northern Virginia hospital for a joyous reason: the birth of a baby. But they say they were humiliated by hospital staff who called their Muslim dress “scary.” News4’s Julie Carey reports.

A Muslim family went to a hospital in Northern Virginia to celebrate a joyous occasion: the birth of a newborn baby. But they say hospital staff humiliated them by telling them they looked “scary,” and threatened to kick them out.