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How Reach Incorporated will help DC youth using $25K Local Impact Grant
Reaching some of D.C.’s most underserved students is easier when their role model is just a little older and from the neighborhood. That’s part of the impactful work that Reach Incorporated does. The organization received a $25,000 NBC4 Telemundo 44 Local Impact Grant. Here’s how they’ll spend it.
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‘Realize their dreams': So Kids Soar helps young people with disabilities
Building self-confidence in people with physical and developmental disabilities is a major commitment of D.C. nonprofit So Kids Soar. That’s why they were selected as an NBC4 Telemundo44 Local Impact grant winner. News4’s Molette Green spotlights how this organization is changing lives, and how the grant will help.
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Local artist helps design USPS holiday stamps
Antonio Alcala, a local DMV artist, helped design the new holiday stamps. News4’s Shawn Yancy talked to him about the honor.
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Meals on Wheels College Park turns 50, gets surprise giant check from News4
Meals on Wheels College Park says it needs community support now more than ever.
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Mentorship program Latinas Leading Tomorrow receives $25K in Local Impact Grant
Latinas Leading Tomorrow was one of the local recipients of NBC4, Telemundo 44 and Comcast NBCUniversal’s Local Impact Grants this year. The grant will help the nonprofit expand its CORE (Creating Opportunities to Reach Excellence) after school mentorship program for young girls. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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‘People are having hard times': Nonprofit fights need, food deserts in Landover
The latest stats on hunger in the D.C. area show that people in almost every neighborhood who are struggling to find their next meal. In Prince George’s County, SHABACH! Ministries, Inc. helps tens of thousands of people every year to get food, diapers and clothing. News4’s Molette Green reports live from the Empowerment Center in Landover. -
Back-to-school health and wellness expo comes to Southeast DC on Saturday
Free health screenings, haircuts and healthy cooking demos will be at the center of a health and wellness expo in Southeast D.C. this weekend. It’s happening at Washington View Apartments on Douglass Road SE from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. News4’s Molette Green reports on why it’s important to reach underserved communities.
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How DC-area educators spent their summers: Cycling, traveling, enjoying nature
D.C.-area teachers and educators have been having a great summer! News4’s Molette Green checks out some fun summer vacation pics.
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How bullying readiness plans can help trans and nonbinary youth
Young people face all kinds of pressure from school, friends and a growing social life. For transgender and nonbinary youth, there are many other considerations. Tommy McFly looks at how people in the D.C. area are making bullying readiness plans to help kids avoid or navigate potentially dangerous situations.
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‘Celebrate everyone's freedom': Historically Black church celebrates Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Juneteenth celebrations are happening all around the D.C. area. News4’s Megan McGrath visits Cabin John, where the historically Black Scotland AME Zion Church put on a festival with performances, a fun run and more.
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Food 4 Families: How to donate — and how to find help
NBC4 and Telemundo 44 are expanding Food 4 Families into a year-long project – and we’re asking you to join us in addressing food insecurity in the D.C. area.
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Fun and education at heart of Juneteenth festival in Prince George's County
Prince George’s County hosts its leading Juneteenth festival at Watkins Regional Park on Saturday, June 15. Dr. Dennis Doster, Ph.D, the Black History Program Manager at Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, shares how it’s a great opportunity to both have fun and celebrate Black history and culture. News4’s Molette Green, working... -
‘We all can do something to help': AKAs to offer CPR, AED training Saturday in Gaithersburg
One of the D.C. area’s largest Black sororities is teaming up with MedStar Health to train the community on how to save lives by giving CPR or using AED devices. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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Largo center focused on mental and spiritual well-being for people of color
A full-service counseling center in Largo, Maryland, is working to break stigma around seeking help, including by incorporating spiritual well-being and a client’s religious practices into treatment.......“Our center is 100% Black and brown persons,” Restoration Center, Inc executive director M.A. Psy. D. Fredrica Brooks-Davis said. Whether it’s in... -
Southeast DC elementary students surprised with free trip to Nationals Park for Weather Day
Pepco surprised Hendley Elementary School students with a free trip to NBC4 and Telemundo 44 Weather Day at Nationals Park. News4’s Molette Green reports on how it’s an effort to get students excited about STEM.
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Silver Star inscription added to DC man's headstone
After decades of missing the inscription, the DC man’s bravery has finally been recognized. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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Tony Perkins judges science fair at WB Patterson Elementary
The school in Southwest D.C. invited News4’s Tony Perkins to judge the science fair, which he was excited to do for his elementary alma mater.
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Loeb's NY Deli in DC celebrates 65 years, optimistic amid ‘tough time' downtown
News4’s Molette Green reports live from Loeb’s NY Deli in D.C., a family business celebrating 65 years – even during challenging times for downtown restaurants. Owner Marlene Loeb says she wants to see more office workers around five days a week.
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How WHUR is celebrating moms who serve
With Mother’s Day coming up, WHUR is saluting moms in uniform. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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‘Come out, community; we need you!' Flowers High School students perform ‘Da Magic Boombox'
Shanelle Ingram, Flowers’ drama teacher, is inviting the community to support the dramatic arts and take in their spring musical, “Da Magic Boombox: A Hip Hop and Go-Go Evolution.” The final performances are April 19-20. News4’s Molette Green has the details.