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Virginia 51 mins ago

A Virginia zoo got a baby pygmy hippopotamus for Christmas — and you can vote on her name

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.

Things to Do DC 3 hours ago

The Weekend Scene: Last call to deck the halls in the DC area
Maryland 3 hours ago

Man arrested for pouring whiskey into holy water in Maryland church

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Maryland 4 hours ago

Maryland AG launches investigation after man dies in custody

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 n...
Laws 5 hours ago

These new laws go into effect in 2025 — from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January.
Prince George's County 9 hours ago

Christmas day fire displaces several families at Suitland apartment complex

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 bu...

Humane Rescue Alliance 15 hours ago

100 dogs need new homes by Dec. 31

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.
Holidays 16 hours ago

Table for 4: Favorite holiday treats

News4’s Shawn Yancy sits down with Molette Green, Eun Yang and Jummy Olabanji to discuss their favorite holiday treats and drinks.
Northeast DC 8 hours ago

Police search for suspect in Northeast DC hit-and-run

A 66-year-old man recently diagnosed with dementia was killed in a hit-and-run Tuesday in Kingman Park, a few blocks from Eliot-Hine Middle School in Northeast D.C. Ronnie Clark was standing near 16th and C streets NE on Christmas Eve when the driver of a Nissan jumped the curb and hit him, leaving him trapped under the car. Clark died...
Pets 15 hours ago

Local Virginia pet pantry helps feed animals in need

As the demand for pet food surges, Dogma Dog Bakery in Shirlington gathers food for dogs and cats in need. News4’s Megan Mcgrath has the story.
Southeast DC 22 hours ago

Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum holds Kwanzaa celebrations

Dec. 26 marks the first day of Kwanzaa. For the next seven days, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum will celebrate the holiday at its center in Southeast D.C. Mama Ayo is in her element. “I’ve been telling stories about Kwanzaa since 1970,” Kwanza storyteller Ayo Handy Kendi, who goes by Mama Ayo, said. “Yes, a long, long time.” For the&#82...
The Scene 15 hours ago

And Scene: sketching the biggest stories of 2024

News4’s Tommy McFly, Tracee Wilkins, Erika Gonzalez and Joseph Olmo play Pictionary with Digital Producer Maggie More as she sketches out some of the year’s biggest stories.
Things to Do DC Dec 26

New Year's Eve in the DC area: Concerts and dance parties to ring in 2025

There are a million ways to go out on New Year’s Eve, and one of our favorites is to dance the night away. Of course, the D.C. area has plenty of swanky hotel parties, all-inclusive bashes at bars and even some family-friendly, daytime celebrations. But nothing says celebration like live music or a fun DJ. From ’80s and ’90s......
Holidays Dec 26

Chef, volunteers hand out hot meals on Christmas

Giving what you can, when you can: Chef Bren and friends and family passed out hot meals to families in need on Christmas Day. Photojournalist Jerry Lawlor took a look.
Northeast DC 9 hours ago

Woman hurt, burning building collapses after Northeast DC crash

A woman is seriously hurt and a burning building partially collapsed in Northeast D.C. early Thursday after a car crashed into the building, authorities say.
4 your reading Dec 26

‘My Brother's Keeper': Screenwriter who grew up in Prince George's talks about novel

Jonathan Arrington graduated from Friendly High School and went on to become a screenwriter. His debut novel, “My Brother’s Keeper,” has a message about the power of building relationships on a foundation of love, honesty and vulnerability. He spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji as part of her 4 Your Reading series.
Air travel Dec 26

Rush to return home begins at airports in DC area

The post-Christmas rush to return home is underway at airports in the D.C. area. News4’s Derrick Ward reports live from Reagan National Airport.
DC Fire and EMS Dec 26

‘Protect and serve': A look at Christmas at a DC fire station

As people celebrate the holidays with time off work, News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke with members of D.C. Fire and EMS, who remain ready to respond to holiday emergencies.
4 Your Home Dec 25

Christmas on Embassy Row

News4’s Erika Gonzalez celebrates the holidays at the embassies and takes viewers to some of the District’s most exclusive homes
Mental health Dec 26

Fairfax mom honors late son on Christmas while raising addiction awareness

It’s the time of year when bringing the family together is important. For the past three years for Debbie Zane, that’s meant a visit that’s included a visit to a cemetery — a bittersweet tradition. “It’s a way of connecting with him,” she said. “It’s a way that I spend all holidays and special times.” The cemetery is adorned...

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