Wendy Rieger

Today on Glioblastoma Awareness Day, doctors, patients and survivors work to raise awareness about this form of cancer.

Doctors, patients and survivors hope to raise awareness about glioblastoma. News4’s Doreen Gentzler spoke with David Arons, president and CEO of the National Brain Tumor Society, about new clinical trials.

The Capital Pride Alliance posthumously presented late News4 anchor Wendy Rieger with the President’s Award Friday night.  Wendy was a fierce ally to the LGBTQ+ community throughout her life. “LGBTQ+ people in D.C. are stronger because of Wendy’s hard work and grace,” Capital Pride President Ashley Smith said. “Wendy touched so many people’s hearts, and mine’s, throughout this city,”...

The Capital Pride Alliance posthumously presented Wendy Rieger with the President’s Award Friday night. Wendy was a fierce ally to the LGBTQ community.

Wendy Rieger’s family, friends and colleagues took part in a celebration of life ceremony on May 11, 2022. The event featured several speakers including Carl Menninger —Wendy’s longtime friend, drama professor at American University and her frequent creative partner. Carl read an essay by Wendy about aging that we’re sure is relatable to many people. A warning that this...

Wendy Rieger’s family, friends and colleagues took part in a celebration of life ceremony on May 11, 2022. The event featured several speakers including Carl Menninger —Wendy’s longtime friend, drama professor at American University and her frequent creative partner. Carl read an essay by Wendy about aging that we’re sure is relatable to many people. A warning that this piece...

The News4 family honored longtime anchor, reporter and friend Wendy Rieger Wednesday. Wendy passed away from brain cancer last month. A private memorial service celebrated her incredible life and beautiful spirit. News4’s Pat Collins shares some of the service because Wendy was part of your family as well.

This was not like your Aunt Betty’s memorial service.  The memorial service Wednesday for News4’s dear Wendy Rieger included a Native American dance of life that had people on their feet.  In a church embedded in the woods of Bethesda, Maryland, Wendy’s friends, loved ones and colleagues gathered to celebrate her life. And in our city, Wendy had a...

News4’s Pat Lawson Muse takes a look at the legacy of Wendy Rieger.

Approximately 15,000 Americans will be diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer, this year.

Approximately 15,000 Americans will be diagnosed with glioblastoma this year. Although considered a rare cancer, doctors are seeing an increase in cases of the aggressive and deadly brain cancer that’s notoriously hard to treat. A local organization that’s helping enroll brain cancer patients in clinical trials around the world gives signs of hope. “This is a really devastating disease,”...

On what would have been Wendy’s 66th birthday, News4’s Jim Handly thanks viewers for their warm wishes and comforting words following his friend’s death.

Andrea Mitchell and Tony Kornheiser share their memories of Wendy Rieger.

News4’s Doreen Gentzler and Jim Handly share memories of their friend and colleague before sharing a clip from her signoff last December.

News4 anchors and reporters, both current and former, on Sunday morning shared their memories of Wendy Rieger, who died Saturday after a battle with brain cancer. Here are some of their favorite memories of the anchor whom Pat Collins called “our poet laureate.”

Lindsay Czarniak, former NBC4 sports anchor, shares her memories of Wendy Rieger, including when she reached out to Rieger before embarking on her career.

Former longtime News4 anchor Barbara Harrison remembers meeting Wendy Rieger for the first time at a party.

Former News4 meteorologist Bob Ryan spoke about his friendship with Wendy Rieger and shared pictures of skies the reminded him of Wendy.

Legendary News4 reporter Pat Collins said Wendy Rieger was tenacious when she would cover a story and, boy, was she an amazing writer.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema talks about his work and friendship with Wendy Rieger. He said Wendy would always light up a room and keep you on your toes in the best way.