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She became a mom at 15 but didn't give up on her dreams. Today, she's a doctor
“Growing up, I didn’t see Black doctors,” Dr. Kathryn Kelly said. “I really got into this to take care of my community and to take care of patients, and I feel like I’m able to do that.”
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Doctor's journey from teen mom to physician
A Howard University graduate achieved her dream of becoming a doctor after becoming a mother at the age of 15. News4’s Dominique Moody has her story.
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‘So many possibilities': Actor Jeffrey Wright recalls experience as a teen in DC's summer jobs program
Former Mayor Marion Barry started the program 45 years ago. Since then, hundreds of thousands of D.C. residents have benefited from the program and are able to say it was their first job.
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Actor Jeffrey Wright talks lessons learned in DC jobs program
Actor Jeffrey Wright helped Mayor Bowser kick off the 2024 Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment program. Today is the first day to sign up. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC nurse retires with hospital's highest honor
Jacquelyn Bell-Benton, nurse director of the NICU at Washington MedStar Health, contributed to groundbreaking initiatives in the NICU. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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The Smithsonian saw the most visits in 2023 since before the pandemic. See which museum tops the list
Every year, the Smithsonian Institution counts daily visits to each of its 20 museums, and makes that tally available to the general public.
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Chesapeake Bay's young oyster population booming
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recorded the highest oyster potential in nearly four decades in the Chesapeake Bay.
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‘The Kringle 3000!': Alabama parents surprise their son with trip to see ‘Elf' sleigh
Steevenson Palmer has been a huge fan of “Elf” since he was brought to the U.S. at nearly 5 years old. Seven years later, Palmer’s parents surprised him with a roadtrip from Alabama to New York to see the movie’s sleigh and meet Buddy the elf.
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Frederick County couple gives back through light display
For years, a Frederick County, Maryland, couple has curated a giant holiday display that’s become so popular in the neighborhood, the family started collecting donations for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. News4’s reports they’ve raise thousands of dollars for charity, and this weekend they’re going big.
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Howard track star selected for WWE training program
WWE selected a senior track star at Howard University for a recruiting program aimed at training the next generation of wrestlers. The WWE Next in Line program is open to college athletes from all sports, training them to become wrestlers. “I actually am not nervous at all,” Darci Khan said. “I feel like I would be a great wrestler. Because…
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Howard track star recruited to WWE training program
The WWE invited a senior track star at Howard University to its recruiting program aimed at training the next generation of wrestlers. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with Darci Khan about being the only HBCU student in the group.
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Centenarians and good Samaritans: The DC area's good news highlights from 2023
Plenty of good Samaritans were just waiting for a reason to help their fellow humans in need. More than a few baby animals were born, and a lot of D.C.-area residents turned over 100 years old. Some iconic institutions celebrated big anniversaries, too. Here’s a look back at all the good things that happened in the DMV in 2023.
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‘Learn when to shut up': DC couple celebrates 75th anniversary
A large, loving family gathered in Northwest D.C. Thursday night to celebrate a rare milestone: a 75th wedding anniversary. Vincent and Clementine Hawkins’ family includes their six children; dozens of grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; and one, tiny great-great-great grandchild. Vincent and Clementine both were born in the District, and theirs was a teenage romance. More than one young...
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DC couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary
Vincent and Clementine Hawkins’ family gathered for a party Thursday night to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple spoke with News4’s Jackie Bensen about what’s held them together on their journey through life.
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NYC man wins $10M on scratch-off, a year after winning $10M on ticket bought at same shop
A Brooklyn man won the $10,000,000 top prize on a scratch-off game, the New York Lottery said in a release on Tuesday. But that’s not even half the story: It’s the second time he’s won a $10 million scratch-off prize in two years, with both ticket bought at the same store.
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Knicks player's former high school coach is his roommate for a heartwarming reason
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is grateful for the mentoring he received from his high school basketball coach, so now he’s returning the favor in Butch Stockton’s time of need.
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Trailer park caretaker surprises his hometown with a gift of $3.8 million, years after another secret millionaire did the same nearby
Geoffrey Holt quietly built up a fortune through shrewd investing, then gave it all away when he died.
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‘Such a blessing': DC man reunites with firefighters who saved him from cardiac arrest
When firefighters arrived at Malcolm Hemphill’s apartment in Southwest D.C. three weeks ago, Hemphill was technically dead. But on Tuesday, everything was hugs and gratitude, as the 35-year-old D.C. man reunited with the fire crew that saved his life.
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DC man reunites with firefighters who saved his life
Malcolm Hemphill was technically dead after he collapsed inside his southwest apartment building. But firefighters were able to save his life. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Batkid 10 years later: Crime-fighting cancer survivor doing ‘amazing'
Ten years ago Wednesday, “Batkid” saved San Francisco. Fast forward to today, the young cancer survivor is doing “amazing.”