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DC's notorious traffic is back — and worse than before the pandemic, report says
New statistics show something many D.C. drivers already know: Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels — and even a bit worse. “Traffic in the area — yes, it is back,” commuter Nabil Niori told News4. “The pandemic was great, because there was no traffic. But we are back to the full levels of traffic. I spend all day driving around…
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Traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels
New statistics show more people are on the roads in the D.C. area than before the pandemic. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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American University sign, sidewalks spray painted with pro-Palestinian graffiti
American University’s main gate, signs and sidewalks were spray-painted with pro-Palestinian messages overnight, the university said Thursday. On the sign facing Massachusetts Avenue, the word “genocide” was written in red spray paint over “American” on the American University sign. Other phrases like “Free Palestine” and “Divest Now” were seen on the signs along Massachusetts Avenue and sidewalks. Crews worked...
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DC area Red Cross sends help to Florida in wake of Milton
The command and control vehicles are headed to Tallahassee, Florida, where they’ll be taken over by Red Cross volunteers already in the region. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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American University main gate spray-painted with Pro-Palestinian graffiti
Overnight, American University’s main gate along Massachusetts Avenue and campus sidewalks were spray-painted with red graffiti. The university is investigating who vandalized the property. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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The Weekend Scene: Caps 50th season home opener and more to do around DC
Whether you’re touring the White House gardens or rocking the red for the Capitals’ home opener, the weather is looking great so get out there and enjoy fall in D.C. Before that, we want to see your Halloween costumes! Share your best looks at nbcwashington.com/ugc. You might just see them on TV or in a future edition of The...
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Family of man killed in DC police chase turned hit-and-run speaks
A family from Guinea is desperately searching for answers after their loved one was killed in a hit-and-run in downtown D.C. The driver of the car was fleeing from police. Twenty-five-year-old Alpha Oumar Kake spent more than a month fighting for his life and died of his injuries last week. The crash happened Aug. 31 at 15th and L streets…
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Father charged in DC 5-year-old's death accused of assaulting woman last year
A man charged with child cruelty in the death of his 5-year-old son was charged with assaulting a woman last year, but the charges were later dropped. Police and paramedics called to a third-floor apartment at Connecticut Avenue and Albemarle Street in Northwest D.C. before 10 a.m. Sunday found the boy naked and unconscious in squalid conditions, according to...
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Family of man killed in police chase turned hit and run speaks out
The man of a family killed in a police chase turned hit and run is searching for answers. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Judge questions conditions of release of father of deceased 5-year-old boy
A court transcript shows a judge questioned the decision to release the father of a deceased 5-year-old boy on his own personal recognizance after the prosecutor said the U.S. attorney’s office would not be asking for a hold. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
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DC students celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day
Thousands of kids in the D.C. area went to school a little differently on Wednesday. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Enjoy food and culture during DC African Restaurant Week 2024
The celebration of the African diaspora includes over a dozen restaurants offering specials and discounts for the occasion. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
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DC, 13 states sue TikTok, claim platform is addictive and harmful to children
News4’s Walter Morris sat down with the D.C. Attorney General to discuss why 13 states and D.C. are accusing TikTok of harming youth mental health.
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5-year-old DC boy found naked and unconscious died living in squalor
A 5-year-old boy who died over the weekend was found naked and unconscious in squalid conditions inside a Northwest D.C. apartment, according to court documents. Police and paramedics were called to a third-floor apartment at Connecticut Avenue and Albemarle Street before 10 a.m. Sunday. Paramedics tried to revive the boy, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A...
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New details in death of 5-year-old boy
A 5-year-old boy who died over the weekend was found naked and unconscious in squalid conditions inside a Northwest D.C. apartment, according to court documents.
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DC's Last Call serves up perfect ‘Beetlejuice' cocktail
News4’s Tommy McFly takes us inside a D.C. bar decked out for spooky season.
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DC, 13 states sue TikTok, claim platform is addictive and harmful to children
Washington, D.C., and more than a dozen states filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids.
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‘Peppery': Burst canister sprays unknown chemical aboard Metro train
A canister burst on a Red Line train between Dupont Circle and Farragut North, causing some passengers to get sick. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports.
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Congressman urges investigation into how ex-DC official's job at Freddie Mac went unnoticed
A member of Congress is asking for answers from Freddie Mac about how one of its former employees managed to simultaneously work for the mortgage giant, work as a high-ranking D.C. government official and serve on the Falls Church City Council.
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Congressman urges investigation of former DC official
A member of Congress is asking for answers from Freddie Mac about how one of its former employees managed to simultaneously work as a D.C. government offical. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.