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Wendy Rieger’s storytelling, curiosity, accuracy and compassion were timeless. Now a new scholarship in her honor will help educate the next generation of journalists at American University, her alma mater. 

How would you like to pay a toll for the privilege of driving in downtown D.C.? Other cities have adopted congestion pricing, but the D.C. Department of Transportation said feedback from Congress stands in the way of a similar plan here. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

This Saturday, people can walk through homes in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with a self-guided tour. Tommy McFly has an exclusive preview. 

The planes, one from Southwest and one from JetBlue, nearly ended up crossing the same runway while that JetBlue flight was taking off.

Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, say they were able to prevent a school shooting planned by a teen. Alex Ye, 18, a student at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, was arrested Wednesday and charged with threats of mass violence, police said Thursday. In a search, police say they found a 129-page document in which Ye “writes about commi...

As cherry blossom season comes to an end and petals start to blanket D.C.’s streets, it’s worth noticing the cherry trees’ resilience. These trees have seen it all, from flooding and harsh winds to hoards of visitors each year. The average lifespan for a cherry tree is about 40 years, but many trees in the District and surrounding areas...

It’s a weekend packed with festivals, and the weather is looking nice.

American University students can soon take a course on Taylor Swift. Here’s what to know.

Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her world tour through the nation’s capital later this year.

A survey by Consumer Reports revealed that pet owners are unsatisfied with most pet insurance coverage. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares better ways to save on pet medical care.

The Virginia Department of Transportation canceled planned work on a bridge after commuters on Wednesday got stuck in terrible traffic. News4’s Melissa Mollet has an update.

A family in Accokeek, Maryland, who says they lost their son in 2019 due to a TikTok challenge is grateful for the passage of a bill aiming to protect kids from hidden dangers online. News4’s Molette Green reports.

Police released updated surveillance images of the suspects responsible for placing card skimmers on Wednesday.