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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 15: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building stands on April 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. April 15 is the deadline in the United States for residents to file their income tax returns. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Trump administration 11 hours ago

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as next week. This comes as t...

Discover Black Heritage 18 hours ago

‘People just want to come back home:' The story of Lakeland, Maryland
Trump administration Feb 14

‘Taking away years of experience': NIH probationary employees fired Friday

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Prince George's County Feb 14

Another juvenile curfew takes effect at National Harbor

Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at National Harbor from 5 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Saturdays. Telemundo 44’s Freixys Casado reports.
RFK Stadium Feb 14

DC mayor open to public funding for NFL stadium

Mayor Muriel Bowser began her push to convince D.C. taxpayers to support bringing the Washington Commanders back to the District. Bowser has said for months she’s willing to invest public money into i...
News4 Rundown Feb 14

NTSB holds briefing on Potomac crash investigation: The News4 Rundown

The NTSB said its investigation into the midair collision near Reagan National Airport includes whether the crew of the Black Hawk helicopter thought they were flying at a lower altitude than they wer...

Maryland Feb 15

How urban renewal nearly destroyed this Black community in Maryland

Lakeland, a once-thriving Black community in Prince George’s County, Maryland, was nearly erased by urban renewal policies that displaced families and dismantled hundreds of Black communities across the country.......Today, the city of College Park is working toward restorative justice, acknowledging past wrongs and seeking to repair the harm done....
George Mason University Feb 14

Former George Mason star leads Patriots back to success as coach

A key player on the George Mason basketball team that reached the Final Four in 2006, Tony Skinn is leading the team to another successful season as coach. News4’s Gio Del Fa reports.
Trump administration Feb 14

‘No notice:' Pregnant VA employee, active counsel among probationary federal workers fired

Probationary federal workers are already being fired from their jobs across federal government departments. A lawyer told News4 what rights employees have and what first steps they can take.
Valentine's Day Feb 14

‘Get it done now': Fearing the end of gay marriage, couple ties the knot on V-Day

Originally, they wanted to get married on their anniversary in August but recently decided they couldn’t wait.
Potomac Crash Feb 14

Black Hawk pilots may have missed key instruction from tower before crash: NTSB

The NTSB gave an update on its investigation into the Potomac River crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter in January.
In the Community Feb 14

Women Giving Back hosts Random Acts of Kindness week in Sterling

Women raising babies always need diapers, even if they can’t get them. Women Giving Back has a diaper pantry dedicated to distributing diapers and wipes. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Virginia Feb 14

A Virginia delegate delivered a baby girl. Political leaders gave her the option to vote remotely

Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling by all accounts became the first woman in Virginia given the go-ahead by political leaders to vote remotely after she delivered her child last week. While the freshman delegate juggled nursery prep and committee meetings, LeVere Bolling went into labor just days after lawmakers hit the halfway point of their legislative ...
Washington Wizards Feb 14

This or that? Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George sound off on snacks and more

American cheese or Swiss? French bread or French fries? Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George play a game of This or That with News4’s Melissa Mollet.
Things to Do DC Feb 14

The Weekend Scene: What to do for Valentine's and Presidents Day weekend in the DC area

Special announcement! Tommy McFly and The Scene Team talk to so many cool people around town. We decided, why not put our heads together to help YOU have the best weekend you can? Next week, Ron Moten, curator of the Go-Go Museum, will be the first EVER guest author for The Weekend Scene newsletter. He’ll have an inside look...
Working 4 You Feb 14

‘I'm pregnant!' Jummy Olabanji surprises News4 family with joyous baby news

News4’s Jummy Olabanji surprised the News4 team with some very special breaking news: She’s pregnant!
RFK Stadium Feb 14

DC leaders hold community meeting about RFK Stadium site

D.C. residents got the opportunity to ask city officials questions and express concerns about the RFK Stadium site Thursday evening during a community meeting at Eastern High School in Northeast. Mayor Murial Bowser, Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder and representatives for Events DC were met by a full house. “Let’s be perfectly clear: That Super...
Maryland General Assembly Feb 13

MD bill would cover cosmetic, restorative care for domestic violence survivors

New legislation in the Maryland General Assembly aims to remove some financial barriers for domestic violence survivors. Survivor Tamika Paige made it her life’s mission to ensure survivors have what they need. “Servitude and service is just my superpower, and I’m willing to share my stories to draw anyone in there that needs a space held for them ...
Washington DC Feb 13

Crime down overall in DC, but homicides are up

As President Donald Trump prepares an executive order that will target crime in the nation’s capital, overall crime is down in D.C., but homicides are way up. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
Immigration Feb 14

‘Massive anxiety:' ICE arrests Virginia immigrants whose only crime was entering US illegally

President Donald Trump had said his plans for mass deportations would focus first on violent offenders and gang members. That’s not how ICE is carrying out arrests in Northern Virginia.

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