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The public is getting a chance to comment on a potential extension of the Beltway express lanes from Springfield through Alexandria and across the Wilson Bridge. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss got reaction to the proposal.

Professional tree climbers are hosting “canopy connections” in Montgomery County. News4’s Tommy McFly tried it out.

Washington, D.C., is dedicating a new police unit to juvenile crime as the city experiences an increase in young people committing some crimes. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said the Juvenile Investigative Response Unit, or JIRU, will focus on responding to and preventing crimes that involve young pe...

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The review will also look at other defense officials’ use of the the publicly available encrypted app, which is not able to handle c...

That’s a wrap on D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms for this year, but the petal party is far from over! Many of our favorite National Cherry Blossom Festival events are still to come, including Petalpalooza and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler this weekend, then the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival next weekend. Alex Ovechkin needs just ...

As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices. A notice sent Thursday by the Education Department gives states and schools 10 days to sign and return the certification. ...

President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all United States trading partners Wednesday, raising concerns about triggering broader trade wars and higher prices on goods from automobiles to canned beer to furniture and toys. Countries seeking to sell goods to the U.S. will now face taxes as high as 54% based on how the White...

The Prince George’s County Police Department is celebrating the opening of a new Special Operations Division Headquarters. News4’s Megan McGrath explains why it will help police collaborate more efficiently.

Love rocks! It’s Volunteer Month and Comcast is teaming up with Sasha Bruce Youthworks, D.C.’s only emergency shelter for kids, to beautify their space with inspirational rocks, pillows and more. News4’s Molette Green reports live from the NBC4 station. 

One man died and a second man has life-threatening injuries after they argued and opened fire at each other in the Woodlawn area of Fairfax County, off Route 1, police say. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Many U.S. auto dealers saw a mini buying boom at the end of March in anticipation of a 25% tariff on foreign made cars. Now, car dealers are trying to figure out what this is going to look like for customers who walk into the showroom, said Rob Smith, President Of Montgomery County-based Fitzgerald Auto Mall. News4 spoke to him…

From the moment you walk into Crossroads United Methodist Church in Ashburn, Virginia, the message is clear and intentional. “In our current reality in the country, there are different people who are marginalized and put on the outside and we really want to say that this is a place for you, that you are welcome here…” Lead Pastor Tim Ward…...

Team Insider JP Finlay takes you to the NFL Annual Meeting in Florida. Hear from Commanders GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn on the team’s recent moves and Terry McLaurin’s future. Plus, we’re talking “Tush Push!”

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond told Virginia lawmakers Wednesday that D.C., Maryland and Virginia could see significant economic challenges in the near future amid the mass federal layoffs. The Fed made a presentation to a special subcommittee that was created to address any economic fallout from federal layoffs and spending cuts. Since Janua...