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A flu shot clinic was set up for the Prince George’s County Public Schools community after two elementary school students died of the flu. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Matt Rogers scored 25 points and second-seeded American University defeated Navy 74-52 to claim the Patriot League Tournament championship. American has made three previous trips to the NCAA Tournament, the last in 2014. Geoff Sprouse, Rogers and Colin Smalls all made 3-pointers as the Eagles pushed their lead from 11 points to 56-38 with 12 minute...

Measles was eradicated in the U.S, 25 years ago, but now, cases are climbing nationwide, largely among unvaccinated individuals. As the airborne virus spreads, so does misinformation. Here are some common myths about measles and what you need to know to separate fact from fiction. While Vitamin A is used to prevent complications in a patient who al...

The bald eagle population is growing in the D.C. area, as are ravens, which first nested here just a few years ago. “Bald eagles are doing great,” said wildlife biologist Dan Rauch, who tracks birds for the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment. “They’re one of the ultimate conservation stories. They’ve come up from numbers of less ...

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.