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17-year-old shot and killed in Suitland
Prince George’s County police are asking for the public’s help to find who is responsible for gunning down and killing a 17-year-old in Suitland on Friday.
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List: What to do in the Washington DC area, Dec. 16-22
Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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‘Deeply concerned': Mystery drones seen in Virginia, governor says as lawmakers seek answers
Here’s what we know – and don’t – about mysterious sightings of drones in Virginia, Maryland and the Northeast.
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‘Deeply concerned': Mysterious drones seen in Virginia, governor says
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined a growing group of lawmakers seeking information about mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. NBC’s Brie Jackson reports.
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Parents protest at Cracker Barrel after they say students with disabilities were denied service
Dozens of demonstrators made their voices heard outside a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland. They’re calling on the community boycott at the restaurant for what they call unfair and disrespectful treatment to Charles County School System students with disabilities. This all started when a group of students planned to take part in a life skills program, which involved the...
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Parents protest outside Cracker Barrell after students with disabilities denied service
Parents protested outside a Cracker Barrell in Waldorf, Maryland after a group of students with disabilities were denied service. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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‘The Spirit of Kwanzaa' celebrates Black diaspora through dance
The Dance Institute of Washington’s cultural arts production of “The Spirit of Kwanzaa” adapts the seven principles of Kwanzaa to convey the struggles and creativity of those in the Black diaspora. News4’s Molette Green and Adam Tuss talk to the creative director about this year’s theme “For the Culture” and what to expect at the show.
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Girl, 14, jumped and assaulted by group of students at Maryland high school
A 14-year-old girl was jumped and beaten on her way to cheerleading practice last week at her Maryland high school, her mother told News4’s Jackie Bensen.
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Officer who lost legs in line of duty recognized for policing drunken driving
A Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs in the line of duty received a standing ovation from the Washington Regional Alcohol Program. A year ago, Sgt. Patrick Kepp was recovering from a devastating injury. A speeding driver intentionally hit him on Interstate 270 in October 2023, prosecutors say. After months of rehab and multiple surgeries, Kepp finally returned…
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Retiring Prince George's economic development leader reflects on career
The man who’s spearheaded economic development in Prince George’s County for years is retiring. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports David Iannucci’s work spanned two administrations and countless projects, including National Harbor and the FBI headquarters relocation to Greenbelt.
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Officer who lost legs in line of duty honored for catching drunken drivers
A Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs in the line of duty was honored Friday for his work keeping drunken drivers off the streets. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
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Fatal hit-and-run raises concerns about safety on Southern Avenue
A fatal hit-and-run on the D.C.-Prince George’s County line reraised concerns about safety in the area. News4’s Derrick Ward has new video of the aftermath and a heartbreaking message from the victim’s sister.
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‘Don't shoot it down': Expert says what to do if you spot drones above your house
Groups of drones seen flying around the suburbs of Washington, D.C., in recent days are leaving many people perplexed and wondering what — if anything — they should do. Residents of the Hawthorne Village Condominiums in Fairfax, Virginia, say drones began flying nearby about 8 p.m. and stuck around for a few hours. “There was about 10 of them. It…
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Calls increasing for information on drone sightings
More drone sightings have been reported in the D.C. area. News4’s Megan McGrath spoke with an expert about what people can and can’t do if they spot the drones.
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Teen charged after he was spotted with gun in Charles County school
A 17-year-old boy faces charges after he was spotted with a handgun inside Henry E. Lackey High School in Charles County, Maryland, authorities say.
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A return to automation, faster service and mobile pay: Metro changes proposed in 2025
Automatic train operations, contactless payment, increased train services and more changes are coming to Metro. Here’s a look at the proposed 2025 budget and this weekend’s return to computerized trains.
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Automatic train operation returns to Metro this weekend
This weekend is a historic one for Metro, which just got the green light to return to automation mode. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Maryland first responders collect toys for kids affected by Hurricane Helene
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service is collecting toys to bring to children impacted by the devasting hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. News4’s Joseph Olmo has the details, including where and when to donate.
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3 fired from MD Cracker Barrel after tables denied to students with disabilities
A group of students who have developmental and learning disabilities were denied service at a restaurant while taking part in a life-skills learning program with teachers, Charles County Public Schools said. In a community email, CCPS Superintendent Maria Navarro wrote 11 students and seven staff members visited a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, Tuesday after notifying the restaurant in advance...
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Why a VA official believes MD doesn't want to fix Beltway traffic
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay was referring to traffic near the Wilson Bridge and the Legion Bridge.