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The excitement for the game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons is building for fans hoping to see the burgundy and gold in the playoffs. Also on The News4 Rundown: Charges were dismissed against two Army soldiers who were accused of ripping down pride flags outside a couple’s home in Arlington. 

Charges were dismissed against two Army soldiers who were accused of ripping down pride flags outside a couple’s home in Arlington, after they completed a restorative justice program.

Jason Lewis, the former D.C. employee found guilty of shooting and killing a D.C. teenager, is set to be sentenced in the case in the early days of 2025. A new court filing accuses him of obstructing a witness in the case.

Jayden Daniels is growing as a leader every week and now they’re looking at the playoffs as they take on the Atlanta Falcons. JP Finlay sizes up the opportunities and challenges. Plus, NBC’s Mike Tirico chats about the big Sunday night matchup and more.

Jazz pianist Monty Alexander sits down with News4’s Mark Segraves and talks about his connection to Washington, D.C.

Chief Tarrick McGuire of the Alexandria Police Department enters the seat starting to highlight the importance of building a better community. News4’s Derrick Ward has the latest.

On Dec. 9, just two weeks before Christmas, a baby pygmy hippo was born at the zoo in Richmond, Virginia. Now, you can vote to help decide her name.

Closing time! One last call for decking the hall and wrapping up your holiday cheer. Celebrate Hanukkah with menorah lightings in Clarendon and National Landing and Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Community Museum and The Kennedy Center. Though decorations are already deeply discounted, it’s your last weekend to check out plenty of Christmas classics, too...

A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly engaging in “disorderly conduct” at two churches in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, including pouring whiskey into holy water, police said.

The death of a man in police custody in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is under investigation by the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, according to a news release.

In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January.

A fire ripped through an apartment complex on Christmas Day in Suitland, Maryland, leaving nearly a dozen families displaced. Cellphone video shows flames shooting through the roof of the apartment building on Curtis Drive. The fire broke out around 5:45 p.m. as families were having dinner and spending time together. Fire investigators say everyone...

The Humane Rescue Alliance is at maximum capacity and needs to find homes for 100 dogs by the new year. News4’s Joseph Olmo met some of the dogs up for adoption.

News4’s Shawn Yancy sits down with Molette Green, Eun Yang and Jummy Olabanji to discuss their favorite holiday treats and drinks.