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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.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff to close out Kennedy Center Hip Hop &… Festival
As the Kennedy Center explores hip-hop’s roots in jazz, DJ Jazzy Jeff is teaming up with Rakim and Ravi Coltrane for a star-studded show.
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Updated community room at Shepherd's Cove emergency shelter
A Prince George’s County emergency shelter for women and children got a spring refresh. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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‘Rap Sessions' aims to engage Seat Pleasant youth
A group of local Gen-Z influencers is looking to engage with 12 to 17-year-olds in underserved areas of the community. Stamaur Hall, an actor and comedian living in Los Angeles, talks about why he came back to the D.C. area to support them.
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Delivering gifts to DC's all-girls school for Random Acts of Kindness Day
National Random Acts of Kindness Day is on Saturday. NBC4 and Telemundo 44 are celebrating by delivering supplies to an all-girls public school in D.C.
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News4 team takes the 2024 Polar Plunge
It’s a balmy 39 degrees in the Chesapeake Bay this Saturday, and the News4 team is heading into the water to get “freezing for a reason,” supporting Special Olympics Maryland.
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‘Beacon of hope': Special Olympics Maryland athlete who raised $250,000 in her lifetime joins hall of fame
Desiree Holland was a trailblazer in Special Olympics Maryland and raised more than $250,000 for the organization.
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‘Important to be inclusive': Largo student athlete thrives with Special Olympics Maryland
Thousands of people will be braving the chilly waters off Sandy Point State Park for the Polar Bear Plunge, an event that provides a large share of Special Olympics Maryland’s funding. News4’s Megan McGrath talks to an athlete from Largo High School who’s finding community through his sport, bocce.
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DC food bank leader shares why they're seeing an uptick in need
Despite some signs of an improving economy, The Capital Area Food Bank is seeing an uptick in need. The food bank’s CEO explains that clients aren’t getting enough work hours to afford food.
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Upper Marlboro homeowner displays extensive Black Santa collection
For the Prince George’s County resident, this is a holiday display about family history, started by her parents. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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How you can help the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program in the DC area
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is helping thousands of kids in the D.C. area. News4’s Molette Green shares how you can be part of making the holiday season extra specials for families who need support.
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World AIDS Day in DC: Whitman-Walker to host 37th Annual Walk to End HIV
Whitman-Walker is hosting its 37th Annual Walk to End HIV on Saturday in D.C., where about 11,000 people live with the disease. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
