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After nearly 20 years, Capital Fringe, a beloved cultural hub for local artists, announced it would no longer produce its annual Fringe Festival showcasing plays, musicals and other stage shows from independent artists. Securing new, reliable venues for the annual festival has become more difficult in the face of rising costs, Capital Fringe said. “Unfortunately, there is no apparent long-term…

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of Jan. 24-26, including seeing the National Zoo’s new pandas and cheering on the Commanders.

News4’s Jessica Albert takes a look at the preparations that are already underway ahead of Inauguration Day and what you need to know about security and closures in Downtown D.C.

D.C. banned right turns on red signals, but that rule won’t be actively enforced at every intersection. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains why.

The day before President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, a victory rally will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown D.C.

While Bowser wouldn’t provide details on any discussion of the RFK stadium site deal, she did talk about Trump’s thoughts on the Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is getting a new look! News4’s Molette Green, who is also the MC, talks to Downtown BID’s Ebony Walton about its new features and what to expect. 

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said downtown revitalization and the federal workforce are possible ways the District could collaborate with the incoming Trump administration. News4’s Walter Morris reports. 

Hundreds of women’s rights marchers mobilized together at freedom plaza in the District. Their message is clear: “I don’t think we should ever be living in a society when I have less rights than my mother or my grandmother,” said demonstrator Keisha Jackson of Virginia. “I think everyone should vote and come out and support the candidate of their...

Thousands of demonstrators gathered to get out the vote and show support for women’s rights ahead of the 2024 election. News4’s Dominique Moody reports. 

Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed legislation for D.C. to buy Capital One Arena for $87.5 million after months of negotiations to stop the Washington Capitals and Wizards from moving to Alexandria. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed legislation to buy Capital One Arena for $87.5 million after months of negotiations to keep the Washington Capitals and Wizards playing in the District. Under Bowser’s proposal, D.C. would buy the arena from Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Washington Capitals and Wizards. Then, the District would lease the arena back to...

The Washington Capitals season home opener against the New Jersey Devils marked the team’s 50th season. News4’s Dominique Moody reports. 

Excitement builds as the Washington Capitals kick off their 50th season after uncertainty about whether the team would be moving to Virginia. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

D.C. leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Elle apartments in Northwest Thursday, marking the first significant office-to-residential conversion in the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District.  Elle, formerly home to the U.S. Treasury Department, offers 163 residential units. Prices range from $2,800 for a studio to $6,000 for a one-bedroom, with 111 units currently available. Residents…

On Thursday, District leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Elle Apartments in Northwest, marking the first significant office-to-residential conversion in the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. News4’s Eun Yang has the story. 

This year marks the 17th annual Capital Fringe Fest. News4’s Tommy McFly has more on what Fringe Fest is and what to expect this year. 

What’s next for downtown D.C.? Mayor Muriel Bowser, city planners and business leaders met to speak about the possibilities. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

If you’ve walked along 14th Street in downtown D.C. anytime since 1990, you’ve seen a vacant, historic bank. The bank building at 14th and G streets now has new life – and it’s delicious. The new French restaurant La Grande Boucherie opened in the long-vacant bank building. The Scene got a First on 4 grand tour and a history...