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Some of those most recent cuts to the federal workforce came from the U.S. Department of Education. Also on The News4 Rundown: A free flu shot clinic for students in Prince George’s County.

The Trump administration’s attempts to reduce the federal workforce and cut programs are affecting the fire service. The Federal Emergency Management Agency canceled classes at the National Firefighter Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Thousands of firefighters from across the country have received specialized training there for decades. The a...

Prince George’s County held a career fair for federal workers impacted by mass government layoffs. More than 80 employers gathered at the University of Maryland to give job seekers a look at what new roles might be available for them. Employ Prince George’s hosted the Career Transition and Resource Fair, which hundreds of former federal worke...

Standing together, arm to arm, a group of first responders from across the D.C. region was honored by the Council of Governments on Wednesday for their actions on that cold, dark, January night when a plane and a military helicopter crashed into the Potomac River.

It’s hard to imagine what first responders encountered, and what they worked through on the night of that midair collision near DCA. Making sure their mental health is taken care of has been a theme since the tragedy. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Fairfax County police are investigating racist and antisemitic graffiti spray painted near a school bus stop in Burke, Virginia. The graffiti was discovered Wednesday morning on utility boxes and neighborhood signs at the corner of Burke Centre Parkway and Wheaton Drive. “It’s just sad that people think that’s okay,” neighbor Taylor Dixon said. Wor...

A local bakery has hired former federal workers to help make hamantaschen ahead of Purim. News4’s Tommy McFly goes behind the scenes at Baked by Yael in Woodley Park.

NBC Washington asked government workers and contractors to weigh in on the impact of DOGE cuts. Some said they feel like “a punch in the gut.”

Get ready to wear green, raise a pint and say sláinte (the Gaelic word for cheers, which is pronounced “slawn-che”)! St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, but you can get into shenanigans all weekend. A parade in Gaithersburg, a large festival on The Wharf, an Irish Village at the Guinness brewery in Baltimore and live mu...

High school seniors in D.C. are now published authors after collectively writing a collection of poems, essays and photos that reflect on their experiences with nature. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks to the founder of Nature-Wise and two seniors about exploring history outside as part of her 4 Your Reading series. 

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown, but D.C. leaders say it will have devastating effects in the District and force police and teacher layoffs. House Republicans’ bill to keep the government funded through Sept. 30 calls for D.C. to revert back to its fiscal year 2024 bu...

As the Trump administration works to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants in the U.S., officials are looking for more space for those detained. The administration’s border czar recently said 100,000 more beds are needed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has more than 100 facilities around the U.S., many of which are privately run...

Pi isn’t just a term you see in math problems. It’s a special number with its own unique day. Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14 because the date aligns with the first three digits of pi – 3.14. In 2025, Pi Day falls on a Friday. Pi shows the relationship between the circumference and the diameter of…

More than $227,000 unrestricted funding is available to local nonprofits across D.C., Maryland and Virginia through the NBC4 and Telemundo 44 Local Impact Grants. News4’s Molette Green looks back to the 2024 winners.