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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.

D.C. is facing its most urgent threat since it was given the power of Home Rule during the Nixon administration.

The National Epilepsy Walk in Washington, D.C., is happening this weekend in hopes of raising awareness and getting more funding for research into the condition. News4’s Molette Green reports. For more information, visit cureepilepsy.org. 

A group of Northern Virginia parents are protesting the proposed cuts to the Arlington Public Schools budget, saying a program for toddlers with disabilities is on the chopping block. News4’s Walter Morris reports. Parents rallied ahead of Thursday night’s school board meeting, urging members reconsider. “These children are worth it,” said Me...

Students, parents and teachers gathered outside the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Southwest D.C. Thursday evening and blasted the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the agency. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke with protesters who warned ending the agency would mean fewer opportunities for all.

A Fairfax County, Virginia, contractor faces criminal charges for allegedly taking money from clients but never doing any work. Dr. Stephanie Waggel, whose allegations are not part of the criminal charges, said she hired Scott Tripp of Capital Pro Services to remodel her Ashburn psychiatric practice. But he didn’t do a minute of construction work o...

U.S. District Judge James Bredar granted a temporary restraining order against numerous agencies and departments affected by the administration’s reduction in workforce efforts.

Prince George’s County faces a massive budget deficit that’s only expected to increase in the coming years. Acting County Executive Tara Jackson outlined her budget plan Thursday, attempting to close a $170 million projected shortfall. The proposal includes a telecommunications tax that would raise millions of dollars and cuts to most d...

The search for a 20-year-old college student from Virginia expanded in the Dominican Republic as authorities moved toward Macao Beach, an area northwest of the Punta Cana resort where the missing woman last was seen one week ago. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed it is sharing technology and data for tracking ocean drifts with Dominican authorities, w...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will vote to advance the GOP’s funding bill. Also on The News4 Rundown: Demonstrators urge senators to vote no on the bill and keep lawmakers’ hands off of D.C.

Happy Pi Day! News4’s Tommy McFly is joined by 1310 Kitchen and Bar to learn the best pie-making tips.

Five years ago, the White House declared COVID-19 a national emergency. Patrick Bright, a now-retired Pentagon police officer, still deals with its long-term effects. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

American University men’s basketball heads to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years after winning the Patriot League championship Wednesday. JP Finlay has the best of the team’s celebration.

Metro could lose over $200 million in funding from D.C. if Congress forces the District to cut spending of the city’s own funds. As the Friday deadline for a federal spending deal approaches, Metro is watching closely because the transit agency could be directly affected. “Assuming the continuing resolution passes this week, that means over the wee...