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A committee of the D.C. Council voted to recommend expelling member Trayon White after an investigation found “substantial evidence” White accepted bribes and violated the Council’s code of conduct.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

While most people who dial 911 are reporting real emergencies like fires, shootings and heart attacks, others call simply to complain about things like parking tickets.

The Dance Institute of Washington’s ‘The Spirit of Kwanzaa’ cast gives a preview of their show with a live performance in the News4 studio. 

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.  

A D.C. nonprofit is approaching its goal of providing holiday gifts to 81 children being raised by their grandparents. The Plaza West apartment building in Mount Vernon Triangle offers affordable housing to “grand families.” All but three of the apartments have a single grandmother raising a minor child, according to the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District. “We want the…

A nonprofit is making a final push to help dozens of D.C. families this holiday season. News4’s Walter Morris reports the Mount Vernon Triangle Foundation almost has enough gifts for all of its families.

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.

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…

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.

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.

A holiday musical set in the heart of Southeast D.C. is putting the District’s culture on the main stage. DC Black Broadway’s “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet” is a twist on the classic “Annie” that amplifies go-go music, Lovail Long, the playwright and CEO of DC Black Broadway, said. News4’s Molette Green speaks with Long and the show’s star, Nyah...

This weekend is a historic one for Metro, which just got the green light to return to automation mode. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

A holiday musical set in the heart of Southeast D.C. is putting the District’s culture on the main stage. DC Black Broadway’s “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet” is a twist on the classic “Annie” that amplifies go-go music, Lovail Long, the playwright and CEO of DC Black Broadway, said. News4’s Molette Green speaks with Long and the show’s star, Nyah...

From holiday festivities to some big football games, News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of Dec. 13-15.

The mother of a 4-year-old boy with autism went to pick him up from a Capitol Hill elementary school Monday afternoon only to find out no one seemed to know where he was. “Everybody’s just running around the building looking for my child,” Diane Cook said. She described what she estimates to be 10 to 15 frantic, excruciating minutes after…

A mother pick up her 4-year-old son at the end of the school day found no one knew where he was. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke to the mother.

For decades, Bill Hennessy’s sketched scenes from inside courtrooms where cameras were not allowed. He died earlier this week at 67. News4’s Paul Wagner explains the impact he had.

Time is running out for D.C. to get control of the RFK stadium campus and make a deal for a new Commanders stadium. News4’s Mark Segraves explains what Maryland and the rebuilding of Baltimore’s Key Bridge have to do with the negotiations. 

You’re either freaking out because there’s not enough time this month to get everything done or you’re scrolling with dirty chai in hand, feeling festive and focused on a good time. Either way, we’re on this holly jolly journey together.  If you’re feeling frantic about finding presents, don’t miss out on holiday markets or super unique stuff at these...