District of Columbia

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard of food influencer Keith Lee. And if you’re in the D.C. area, you may have heard that he’s announced plans to eat his way through the DMV. Lee is known for his honest and unfiltered reviews of the best mom-and-pop eateries in the U.S. Once his video reviews hit social media, restaurants...

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is helping students in D.C. with access to basic hygiene products and laundry facilities. The star player partnered with United Healthcare to launch a new charity, Terry’s Locker. “I’m just fortunate to be in the DMV more than just on the field but off the field,” McLaurin said.  The first locker — set...

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin launched a charity in D.C., “Terry’s Locker.” The initiative aims to provide students and families with basic hygiene products and laundry facilities. 

Planning your Fourth of July? News4’s Tommy McFly has the information on where to see fireworks across the DMV, whether you’re looking for free concerts, food trucks or family fun.

Firework displays, parades and many events to celebrate a patriotic Fourth of July 2024.

Here’s a list of new laws going into effect on July 1 in the D.C. area. 

Eleven artists are using their paint brushes to create 12 new murals in an underpass in Southwest D.C.

Self-driving rideshare vehicles have hit the streets as a test to see if they make sense in D.C. News4 got a chance to take a ride.

News4’s Adam Tuss was able to have a test ride in a self-driving, fully autonomous Waymo vehicle.

A 17-year-old teen has been arrested and charged in connection to the killing of a 23-year-old man in March 2023, according to D.C. police. On March 7, 2023, police responded to a shooting at the 2700 block of Bruce Place in southeast D.C. There were two men injured with gunshot wounds, according to D.C. police. One of the men, Dana…

Police are investigating after two men were shot and killed in separate shootings on Hunt and S streets in D.C. just hours apart. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

D.C. is under an extended heat emergency and to make sure residents stay cool, the District has opened pools and spray parks. News4’s Juliana Valencia talks to Thennie Freeman, the director of D.C. Department Parks and Recreation, about how to stay safe in the heat on Juneteenth. 

Construction is starting for the Potomac Rover Tunnel Project this week, starting with closing Ohio Drive between Independence Avenue and West Basin Drive in D.C. News4’s Derrick Ward explains how this will impact traffic for the next six years. 

D.C. activated a heat emergency and opened 128 cooling centers, including pools, splash parks, and recreation and senior centers. News4’s Mark Seagraves has the story. 

D.C. firefighters give residents advice on firework safety a few weeks before Independence Day. Remember, if your fireworks shoot, flame or explode, you can’t use it! News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. 

Officers arrested a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars, mostly Red Bull from DC CVS stores.

Police arrested a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise, mostly Red Bull, from CVS stores. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

D.C. will be implementing curfews this summer to increase the safety for children under 17 years old. News4’s Adam Tuss reports. 

D.C. is faced with a $700 million budget gap next year, and residents are facing some significant tax increases across the District to close the distance. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden shook hands with middle schoolers heading to lunch and dropped by an eighth grade math class Monday to welcome students back for the new school year.