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12/21/2025

This bar on H Street Northeast offers an escape – from your device.

The newest bar on H Street Northeast offers an escape – from your device. At Rock Harper’s Hush Harbor, patrons check their phones at the door. “We are D.C.’s first phone-free bar. So that means, if I can take your cell phone, put in his bag. I’ll give it right back to you,” Harper said,...

12/21/2025

Hundreds of families in Southeast D.C. received toys for the holidays and coats from the Giving Foundation for Women and Children.

12/21/2025

For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

12/21/2025

The Republican-led House and Senate adjourned Thursday until the new year with no solution on expiring health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, meaning insurance premiums for about 22 million Americans will rise next month.

Four Republicans teamed up with Democrats to require a vote to revive ACA funds in early 2026. But Senate Republicans say that bill is dead on arrival across the Capitol.

12/21/2025

The Oscar winner’s sister, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, died Dec. 19 after battling cancer. She was 65.

George Clooney paid tribute to his older sister, Adelia "Ada" Zeidler, who died Dec. 19 after a battle with cancer. She was 65.

12/21/2025

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday confirmed that the United States Coast Guard “apprehended” an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. This second tanker is not on a list of vessels sanctioned by the U.S., a source said.

This second tanker is not on a list of vessels sanctioned by the U.S., a source said.

12/21/2025

The family of Melanie Diaz, who died while trying to escape a fire at a Silver Spring high-rise, is turning their grief to advocacy as they push for strengthened fire safety measures.

Flowers, specialized mementos and a smile that brightens the faces of those that walk by — all of it a part of a large memorial dedicated to a life gone too soon. That life is Melanie Diaz. On Feb. 18, 2023, she died while trying to escape a fire at the Arrive apartment building in Silver Spring, ...

12/21/2025

Amid backlash over the Trump administration’s push to rename the Kennedy Center, people gathered outside the iconic building to protest the name change.

As backlash continues over the Trump administration’s push to rename the Kennedy Center, News4’s Jessica Albert attended a protest held outside the iconic building led by people who plan to fight the name change.

12/21/2025

Len Thompson, a 79-year-old Virginia man who went missing Monday, has been found dead, according to Herndon police.

Len Thompson, a 79-year-old Virginia man who went missing Monday, has been found dead, according to Herndon police. Search and rescue workers in Troutville, Virginia found his body Saturday, Herndon police said in a post on X. Thompson had last been seen in Sterling, Virginia. He was diabetic and di...

12/21/2025

The Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 29-18. Here are the highlights.

The Philadelphia Eagles have won their second straight NFC East title. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley led the Eagles to a 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. The game included a late brawl after Barkley tacked on a 2-point conversion to increase the Eagles’ lead to 19 point...

12/21/2025

Residents of a retirement community in Prince George’s County have been spending a lot of their time outdoors lately volunteering to preserve the grounds surrounding their campus and hoping to inspire others to do the same. News4's Darcy Spencer reports.

12/20/2025

At least 16 files disappeared from the DOJ’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photo showing President Trump — less than a day after they were posted, with no explanation from the government and no notice to the public.

The Justice Department did not say why the files were removed or whether their disappearance was intentional.