Fight to Bring More Grocery Stores to Prince George's
Grocery stores appear to be hard to come by in Prince George's County. Some areas are even considered a "Food Desert" by the USDA. Prince George's County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins tells us the work...
View ArticleBarry Farm Rec Center Controversy
Part of the Barry Farm neighborhood in southeast D.C. is getting a makeover. News4's Zachary Kiesch explains why not all members of the community are happy about it.
View ArticleFairfax County Considers Larger Home Day Care
A new plan in Fairfax County could make it easier for parents to find care for their children at home day-care facilities. During a meeting with the county's planning commission about 100 parents and...
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Flight Attendants Protest TSA's New Small-Knife Policy
Flight attendants at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday sought to enlist airline passengers in their effort to stop the federal government from allowing small knives and other items they...
View Article3 Ambulances Improperly Out of Service When Officer Struck
An ambulance and two medic units were within four miles of a seriously injured D.C. police officer March 5 but failed respond to the scene, according to a disturbing new report. If the seven D.C. Fire...
View ArticleVa. to Docs to Tell Patients About Lyme False Negatives
Virginia will soon become the first state in the nation to require doctors who run lab tests for Lyme disease to inform their patients about so-called false negatives. Legislation that mandates the...
View ArticlePrince George's Tries to Address Food Deserts
The lack of versatile grocery and restaurant options in Prince George’s County has created what are known as food deserts, according to the USDA. Bowie residents have been fighting for 10 years to get...
View ArticleNew Ride Share Service Coming to D.C.
Some commuters don't think twice about catching a ride with a complete stranger in a slug line. A similar but more organized option for commuters is about to launch in the District. SideCar is a...
View ArticleWoman Dies After Hit-and-Run in NE D.C.
A woman died after a hit-and-run in northeast D.C. Thursday evening. The woman, who is believed to be a senior citizen, was struck by a vehicle in the 1100 block of Florida Avenue NE. She was taken to...
View ArticleTeen Stabbed Aboard Metrobus
A teenager is recovering after a fight Thursday night led to a stabbing aboard a Metrobus. A 15-year-old was stabbed during a fight between two groups of teens just outside the Congress Heights Metro...
View ArticlePilot Impersonator Arrested at Philly Int'l Airport: FBI
A French man impersonating a pilot was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday night after boarding a US Airways flight scheduled to fly to West Palm Beach, Fla. Philippe Jernnard,...
View ArticleAM Read: Post Endorses Mara For At-Large
The Washington Post has endorsed Patrick Mara for the at-large D.C. Council special election race. The editorial board wrote that Mara is a socially progressive Republican who would bring some “welcome...
View ArticleHackers Now Targeting Smart TVs
We've heard about security attacks through computers and smartphones, but the next frontier for cyber fraud is already here. Smart TVs offer computer functions, including internet connection. That's...
View ArticleTeen Hides in Closet, Inches From Burglars
A teenaged girl hides just inches from intruders while managing to call for help at the same time. NBC 7's Steven Luke reports.
View Article19-Year-Old Sailor Found Shot Aboard U.S. Aircraft Carrier
A 19-year-old female sailor assigned to USS Essex aircraft carrier was found with a gunshot wound aboard the ship Thursday and later died from her injuries, Navy officials confirmed. According to Navy...
View ArticleUVa. Nursing School Gets $5 Million Gift
A $5 million gift from a Washington-area financier and his wife will double help double the enrollment in the clinical nurse leader's program at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. The gift...
View ArticleThe Arlington Arrives in Norfolk
The ship that will soon be commissioned the USS Arlington arrives in Norfolk Friday, greeted by more than 30 Arlington County, Va. and Pentagon first responders. The ship is a tribute to those who lost...
View ArticleFake American Eagle Ad Touts "Skinny Skinny" Spray-On Jeans
These skinny jeans truly leave nothing to the imagination. Good thing they're fake. American Eagle Outfitters' new YouTube ad purporting to sell spray-on jeans has gone viral much to the delight of the...
View ArticleNo Metro Track Work During Cherry Blossoms
Metro announced Friday that it will take a four-weekend break from its normal track work to accommodate those who wish to see the cherry blossoms. Starting Friday through Sunday, April 14, weekend...
View ArticleNo Charges for Deputies in Movie Theater Death
Three Frederick County deputies will not face charges after a man with Down Syndrome died in their custody, a grand jury ruled Friday. The grand jury says there was no evidence of criminal behavior on...
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