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That man, Mel Horne, told police he is homeless and uses the machete for his job as a landscaper.

That man, Mel Horne, told police he is homeless and uses the machete for his job as a landscaper. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.

President Joe Biden lauded Carter as a man of great faith and character in his eulogy. News4’s Aimee Cho has more on the remembrances.

D.C. middle schoolers at Kramer Middle School are taking on a project to clean up the Anacostia River by creating a biodegradable island. News4’s Molette Green explains the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition that could win them $2 million in prizes. 

Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. News4’s Juliana Valencia shares what road closures and security to expect. 

“The dogs were just walking by, and the concierge is like, ‘Hey, they’re yelping and they’re screaming as they come through the door.’” Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Edward Daniels described the incidents constituents brought to his attention back in 2021. He said Pepco was asked to investigate after people reported their dogs received electric shocks as they walked into or...

Pepco has released details into its investigation after two dogs were allegedly electrocuted in the same location Tuesday night in Northwest D.C. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

As D.C. continues to dig out of Monday’s snow storm, there are many residents who need help clearing their sidewalks, walkways and driveways. Even a little snow can be problematic for seniors and people with disabilities. That’s where D.C.’s “Snow Hero” program comes in. More than 200 volunteers from all walks of life signed up with the D.C. government...

A 35-year-old man from Virginia was arrested for Unlawful Activities Wednesday after he attempted to set his car on fire on First Street Northwest near the Grant Memorial, according to U.S. Capitol Police. It was the second security incident at the U.S. Capitol that occurred Wednesday as mourners pay respects to former President Jimmy Carter. USCP said the man...

News4 reporter Derrick Ward, who was born and raised in D.C. and loved sharing the city’s history with anyone who would listen, died Tuesday of complications from cardiac arrest. Friend and colleague Darcy Spencer looks back at his life.

Police sources said they are investigating a second security concern outside the U.S. Capitol. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

Volunteers known as “snow heroes” are out in D.C. shoveling sidewalks and driveways for people who need help. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Beloved News4 reporter Derrick Ward, a proud D.C. native, passed away Tuesday at 62 due to complications from cardiac arrest. Growing up in Marshall Heights and the H Street corridor, Ward witnessed the 1968 riots firsthand as a child. In this video, from the NBC4 documentary April Uprising, Ward shares heartfelt memories and the lasting impact of those historic events.

U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man for bringing a machete and other knives inside the rotunda as late, former President Jimmy Carter’s lies in state. News4’s Aimee Cho reports live. 

A man with a machete and three knives inside his bag was arrested at the entrance to the U.S. Capitol, as members of the public stopped by to pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. Capitol Police said.

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda through Thursday morning. People from all over America traveled to D.C. to pay their respects and honor his life. News4’s Megan McGrath reports. 

Some parents said D.C. schools should have waited to reopen due to icy sidewalks. Others, however, were grateful their kids were back in class. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Legal Counsel for the Elderly in D.C. is celebrating 50 years of helping elderly in need. The counsel is a charitable affiliate of AARP that helps anyone 60 years old or older experiencing challenges in their life and helps those who are low income. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

Volunteers are picking up shovels and supplies to help clean up the sidewalks. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

The high-tech pharmacy robots are designed to improve safety and reduce medical errors, by preparing and tracking medications for local cancer patients. The new system streamlines the process from prescription to patient.