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How a Therapy Dog Helps Fairfax County Students Learn Math
A golden retriever is helping students learn math in Fairfax County. NBC4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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‘Get Your Education': High School ‘Seniors' in Their 60s Proud to Earn Diplomas
“It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as you have the drive,” Rene Carroll, 67, said. “Their doors are open. It’s free. Come get your education, y’all.”
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2 Senior Citizens Graduate High School
Friday was graduation day for some D.C.-area high school students, but these weren’t your typical seniors. News4’s Mark Segraves reports two are in their 60s.
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‘Very Happy': Nun Celebrates 75 Years of Service in Prince William County
At 93, Sister Andrea Verchuck credits her faith, work ethic and desire to be happy with keeping her feeling and acting young.
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Virginia Woman Delivers Sunday Supper to People Without Homes
A Northern Virginia woman is cooking up goodwill in the community by delivering Sunday suppers to people experiencing homelessness. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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DC High School Marching Band Runs on ‘Zero-Dollar' Budget, Teamwork and Community Support
The Eastern High School Marching Band runs on donations. Here’s how you can help.
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Teamwork and a ‘Zero-Dollar' Budget: Eastern High School Marching Band Defines Dedication
Without a dime of dedicated funding, the Eastern High School marching band’s show goes on — thanks to teamwork, dedication and support from the community. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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13-Year-Old Virginia Spelling Champ Launches Bee for Other Mongolian Students
A Fairfax County spelling champion is inspiring others to love spelling and is bringing spelling bees to other Mongolian kids across the country. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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‘I Want to Give Back': Maryland Girl, 10, Heals by Helping Other Kids Facing Crisis
To heal from her own personal struggles, a 10-year-old girl wants to give back to every child in the Montgomery County crisis center. News4’s Molette Green talks to Annabelle Lee about why she wants to step up her donation drive this year. You can help by donating toys at the Big Lots in Montgomery Village from 9 a.m. to 4...
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Virginia Teens Seek Patent for One-Of-a-Kind Walker Inspired by Grandparents
Inspired by grandparents’ mobility struggles, two high school seniors from Chantilly, Virginia, designed a one-of-a-kind walker and are working toward getting a patent for their invention.
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Virginia Teens Design One-Of-A-Kind Walker Inspired by Their Grandparents
Inspired by their grandparents’ struggles with Parkinson’s disease, high school seniors from Chantilly, Virginia, designed a one-of-a-kind walker. News4’s Molette Green reports on their next challenge: Obtaining a patent.
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Maryland Teen Sells Homemade Ice Cream, Donates Profits to Fight Cancer
To honor her grandmother who died from cancer, a Magruder High School student started a homemade ice cream business and is donating all the profits. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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DC Brothers Get Full Tuition Scholarships to College
Two brothers from Northwest D.C. got full tuition scholarships to college to study business administration. News4’s Aimee Cho explains how they did it and how other D.C. students can do the same.
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‘Empower These Kids': Virginia Teen Helps Kids of Immigrants Create Podcasts
A Fairfax County teen used part of his summer creating a “podcamp” so the children of immigrants could find their voices and share their stories. Cooper Herman even got grants to make sure the kids were provided lunch. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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Prince George's Co. Hair Stylist Opens Her First Salon — Inside a Walmart
A Maryland hair stylist who started her own product line to help women with hair loss is now opening her first salon inside the a Walmart in Clinton this summer.
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Virginia Couple Celebrates 77 Years of Marriage
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on a couple married 77 years being honored as part of an exhibit at the Manassas Freedom Museum.
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‘Love You Just the Same': Couple Who Met During WWII Marks 77th Anniversary
Pete and Betty Anastasi married on June 9, 1945. Now 100 and 97 years old, they’re celebrating their 77th anniversary.
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Virginia Sisters Make Bracelets to Support Peace in Ukraine
Two sisters in Vienna, Virginia, are using their creativity to help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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Cancer Survivor Gives Food, Masks to DC Residents in Need
News4’s Molette Green shares the story of a D.C. man who’s taken it upon himself to make sure neighbors in need get healthy, fresh food and face masks.
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Maryland Boy's Message in a Bottle Discovered in Ireland After 3 Years
A couple in Ireland recently found a message in a bottle three years after a Maryland boy tossed it into the Atlantic Ocean.