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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Military members carry the casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter into the Carter Center on January 04, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The remains will lie in repose at the Center until January 7 when they will be transported to Washington, D.C. to lie in state at the Capital until January 9. Carter died on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Jimmy Carter 3 hours ago

Metro stations, museum hours: Here's what Jimmy Carter's funeral will change in DC

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter takes place in D.C. on Thursday, and the District will see changes all week long as the city prepares for the massive national event.

Washington DC 5 hours ago

As snow returns to DC, so does a District tradition: The group snowball fight
Montgomery County 21 hours ago

Montgomery County video contest aims to raise awareness about opioids

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Virginia 23 hours ago

What to expect in Virginia's state legislative special elections

Virginia voters will begin the new year filling state Senate and House vacancies on Tuesday in a trio of special elections that could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers. In Loudoun Cou...
Alex Ovechkin 5 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is chasing the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin entered the season 42 goals short of breaking a record that long seemed unapproac...
News4 Rundown 24 hours ago

Snow squalls leave region, DMV preps for next storm: The News4 Rundown

After snow showers move out of the DMV, the region prepares for a bigger storm. Also in The News4 Rundown: Police presence increases as multiple big events are planned for D.C. next week.

Prince George's County Jan 3

Prince George's County helps resident get her leaky roof fixed

A family received much-needed home improvements with the help of Prince George’ County. A roofing crew started early in Capitol Heights to help Towanna Wright, her daughter and her two grandchildren. Wright moved there in 2006 and bought the house in 2009. The family loves the home, but it needed repair. “The issues have been back and forth as far&...
New Jersey 21 hours ago

Man arrested at Trenton Transit Center after bringing handguns, rifles onto train

An unattended bag at Newark Penn Station led to the discovery of a man carrying several handguns and rifles while he traveling to Virginia on an Amtrak train, officials said. He was arrested at the Trenton Transit Center.
Angela Alsobrooks Jan 3

‘Day of joy': Alsobrooks sworn in as Maryland's first Black US senator

Former Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made history Friday when she was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black U.S. senator. Alsobrooks was flanked by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin and retired Sen. Barbara Mikulski as she was sworn in by her friend, Vice President Kamala Harris. “It’s fairly indescribable,” Al...
Washington DC Jan 3

Heightened security, road closures in DC for Jan. 6 vote counting, Carter funeral

Expect to see more police officers and road closures in Washington, D.C., over the next few days as the city prepares for the certification of the presidential election at the Capitol and the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. “I want to be very clear that we will not tolerate any violence, rioting, destruction of property or an...
Capitol Riot Jan 3

With Jan. 6 pardons expected, lawyer for 43 defendants talks about her role

A longtime attorney who has tried to educate J6ers told the News4 I-Team why she believes some should be pardoned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Virginia Jan 3

Ex-hospital worker arrested after 3 premature babies suffer fractures at Virginia ICU

A former Virginia hospital worker was arrested in connection with an incident that left three babies with “unexplainable fractures,” officials said.
Washington Commanders Jan 3

What to watch as Commanders finish regular season, head to playoffs: All Ears with JP Finlay

For the Commanders, it’s definitely the new year, with 11 wins for the first time since 1991. As they head to the playoffs, hear from Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. Plus, JP goes 1-on-1 with tight ends coach David Raih.
Holidays Jan 3

Still need to get rid of your Christmas tree? Here's what to know in the DC area

Here’s info on natural Christmas tree disposal across the D.C. area. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
Holidays Jan 3

Discover the Magic of Día de los Reyes: How to celebrate in the DMV

The holiday season hasn’t ended just yet. Here’s where to buy your Rosca de Reyes and King Cake in the DMV.
Things to Do DC Jan 3

The Weekend Scene: Kick off 2025 with free and cheap things to do

What will the new year bring? In the first few weeks, we’ll not only see a state funeral and an inauguration, but: All that before it’s even time to make plans for cherry blossom season and WorldPride. If your New Year’s resolution is to explore more of the DMV, subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter. And if you already...
Washington DC Jan 3

The unexpected ingredient used to treat DC's roads for winter weather

News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on how D.C. is preparing for two snow events in the first week of 2025.
Storm Team4 Jan 3

Snow forecast: Snow squalls Friday ahead of storm expected to bring 3-6 inches

Snow squalls that brought brief but heavy snowfall Friday afternoon and evening have moved out of the D.C. area. Storm Team4 is tracking another winter storm expected to dump up to six inches of snow Monday. Not much snow stuck Friday, but with temperatures dropping below freezing, standing water and slush is expected to turn to ice. Storm Team4......
Alexandria Jan 3

Alexandria's first Black woman mayor focuses on safety, flooding, affordability

After her swearing in Thursday, a Black woman is Alexandria, Virginia’s mayor for the first time. “I feel deep joy but also just deep humility and a sense of responsibility,” said Alyia Gaskins, who previously served on the Alexandria City Council for four years. Gaskins’ background is in public health and city planning. Top on her to-do lis...
Health Jan 3

DC operating room technology lets doctors use MRI during surgery

Mark Strand, 68, knew something was wrong when he went in for testing. “I was having daily fevers and low-level fevers,” Strand said. “And the PET scan revealed, in the end, a mass on top of my head.” Fortunately, the brain tumor was benign, but he needed surgery to have it removed. The married father of three from Nokesville, Virginia, was…...

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