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Trump administration 25 mins ago

Loudoun schools superintendent tells why district won't sign anti-DEI certification

Loudoun County Public Schools are defying a state and federal deadline by the U.S. Department of Education. The superintendent of the Northern Virginia district said in a letter Thursday that they wil...

4 Your Home 2 hours ago

Once homeless, a Georgetown resident opens his home for charity house tour
Crime and Courts 6 hours ago

‘Pretty traumatic': Students concerned after stabbing at Northern Virginia high school

Trump administration 7 hours ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now

President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed. The high court filing Thursday ...
Virginia 6 hours ago

Radio host Intern John hosts pet adoption event in honor of dog Chuy

Intern John, a HOT 99.5 host, is hosting a pet adoption event in honor of his dog Chuy who recently passed away. His furry friend had been with him throughout his career and was beloved by the DMV. Ne...
White House 8 hours ago

Trump is putting his ‘touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul

President Donald Trump is putting his “touches” on the White House with new flagpoles, new artwork and a complete redecoration of the Oval Office. Trump said Wednesday that he’s adding two “beau...
Metro (WMATA) 7 hours ago

Metro considers adding platform doors to stations to separate riders from tracks

Watch for the double (?) doors! Metro is considering adding platform doors to stations so riders can be separated from the Metrorail tracks. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Washington DC 12 hours ago

The Weekend Scene: Spring markets, rainy Saturday fun and more to do in the DC area

Believe it or not, the last weekend of April is almost here with Earth Day celebrations, free festivals and spring markets popping up across the DMV. If you’re the type of person who goes to open houses just to look (or thinks about doing it 🙋), there’s another way to see how the neighbors live. Home and garden tours...
Alexandria 19 hours ago

Loved ones search for answers after teen killed in Alexandria

Days after Deaundre “Dre” Jack’s death, his grieving friends and family are desperate for answers. “He really was somebody that people when they met him, they just connected to him because he just had that kind of light,” said Rev. Aimee Appell, a family friend. Loved ones say the 19-year-old was killed two days before his birthday. “Dre just......
Maryland 21 hours ago

Eric's ID Law creates hidden disability designation for Maryland IDs, licenses

People with disabilities that may not be apparent, such as autism, will soon be able to get a special designation on their Maryland driver’s licenses or state IDs to make it safer for them to interact with police and emergency workers. The Maryland General Assembly passed Eric’s ID Law, championed by a Silver Spring man, Eric Carpenter-...
Fairfax County 13 hours ago

Parents express concerns over cellphone policy after West Potomac HS stabbing

Parents did not hold back their feelings Wednesday after a stabbing at West Potomac High School seriously injured a 16-year-old. Emotions were still high when parents told News4 that this type of situation is exactly why they believe kids should have access to their cellphones, even though they understand that they can be a distraction. “I have nev...
Trump administration 21 hours ago

NIH director proposes national health database, sparks privacy concerns

Privacy experts are sounding the alarm after the federal government announced a plan earlier this week to create a health database of the U.S. population. National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya said the information will be used for autism research and a national disease registry. The announcement came after Health and Human Service...
All Ears with JP Finlay 22 hours ago

All Ears, All Commanders, All Draft: All Ears with JP Finlay

On this episode of All Ears, Team Insider JP Finlay previews the NFL Draft, including what Commanders GM Adam Peters has to say about this year’s class. JP breaks down what Washington could do with the 29th pick, and who is catching his eye in the first round and beyond. Plus, we check in with draft analyst Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic......
Washington Commanders 21 hours ago

‘It's a superior name': Trump prefers Commanders' controversial former name

President Donald Trump prefers the Washington Commanders’ controversial former name, he told reporters when asked about a new stadium at the RFK site.
Art and Culture 22 hours ago

DC artist unveils ‘Golden Doors to Infinity'

A D.C. artist is preparing to unveil a project more than 14 years in the making that’s taken him around the world. News4’s Mark Segraves reporters he hopes one day it reaches outer space.
Fairfax County 4 hours ago

2 officers shot, suspect killed during traffic stop in Fairfax County, Virginia

Two Fairfax County police officers were shot while conducting a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon in Northern Virginia, law enforcement officials confirmed. The officers’ injuries are not life-threatening, police said. They were taken to a nearby hospital. The suspect who shot at the officers was killed when police opened fire in return, Fairf...
Pope Francis Apr 23

Immigration and religious freedom: The Pope's historic 2015 address to Congress

Pope Francis was the only pontiff to participate in a joint session of Congress. Here’s a look at his impact on D.C. and his famous address to the U.S. government.
In the Community Apr 23

Teachers ‘write up' students for good behavior in Fairfax County middle school

Getting written up in school usually means you’re in trouble. A random act of kindness could get a student at Kilmer Middle School “written up” for good behavior so their positive shootouts reinforce positive behavior. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Pope Francis Apr 23

Retracing Pope Francis' steps through DC

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, gave News4 a look at what it was like to host Pope Francis at the church.
Northern Virginia 14 hours ago

Teen stabbed, another in custody after fight at West Potomac High School

A 16-year-old boy was seriously hurt when another student stabbed him during a fight Wednesday at a Northern Virginia high school, police said. Fairfax County police said a 15-year-old boy stabbed the 16-year-old student about 9:40 a.m. at West Potomac High School in Belle Haven. Disturbing videos and images circulating among students showed studen...

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