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‘The fight for our lives': Family has warning for Black moms-to-be after Maryland woman's death
Arika Trim died as Black mothers-to-be are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes as white women.
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Why Ovechkin breaking NHL record is bigger than sports: 4 More Context
On April 6, 2025, Alex Ovechkin made history, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. News4’s Ted Oberg caught up with sports insider JP Finlay and photojournalist Chris Kerwin to break it all down — from Ovechkin’s relentless playing style to how he’s handled the spotlight during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Plus, what’s next for Ovi after this...
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Deported ‘in error': How a Maryland dad ended up in an El Salvador prison
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Beltsville, Maryland, father, was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, ICE admits. News4 takes a deep dive into what happened and what could be next.
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A year after the Baltimore Bridge collapse, what have we learned?
One year after Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, Adam Tuss reflects on the tragedy and looks ahead as construction on a new bridge begins this year.
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COVID 5 years later: The week the world shut down
Five years ago, COVID-19 began sweeping the globe—claiming lives and sparking lockdowns. Today, we reflect on how it all ramped up in the D.C. area.
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From news anchor to content creator: Jeannette Reyes on purposeful pivots
In 2024, beloved former news anchor Jeannette Reyes stepped away from the camera to focus on her brand—and it paid off. Now leading a seven-figure business with over a million followers, she’s sharing her journey in a new “pivot playbook” to help women of color embrace bold career changes. News4’s Jummy Olabanji sits down with “Ms. News Lady” for this...
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‘Reclaim your rest': Amanda Littlejohn on why rest is essential
In the hustle and bustle of life, burnout can become very real. A D.C. author is reminding us all about the importance of rest in her new book. In this 4 Your Reading, News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Amanda Littlejohn about how other women get their lives back when overworking has taken over.
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‘People just want to come back home:' The story of Lakeland, Maryland
Steps from the University of Maryland in College Park, there was once a tight-knit, self-sustaining Black community. But in the 1960s and 1970s, the people were displaced by urban renewal. This is the story of Lakeland.
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How urban renewal nearly destroyed this Black community in Maryland
Lakeland, a once-thriving Black community in Prince George’s County, Maryland, was nearly erased by urban renewal policies that displaced families and dismantled hundreds of Black communities across the country....
...Today, the city of College Park is working toward restorative justice, acknowledging past wrongs and seeking to repair the harm done....
...Yet, through it all, Lakelanders remain resilient, preserving their history,...
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Food Fare: Frying spicy branzino at Arlington's NiHao
In this Food Fare, News4’s Eun Yang heads to Chef Peter Chang’s latest restaurant, NiHao, which is just outside of D.C. in Arlington. Inspired by Spanish tapas, NiHao serves Szechuan cuisine as small plates. Eun tries the spicy branzino and Mama Chang’s famous chicken noodle soup.
