teens

The first weekend of an emergency curfew for unsupervised teenagers 16 and younger wrapped up on a summer-like day at National Harbor. And as crowds of couples and families enjoyed the hot weather along the Potomac, residents and business owners reflected on the change they say is for the better. 

The Prince George’s County executive implemented the curfew for unsupervised teens 16 and younger after fights involving hundreds of teens broke out at National Harbor. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports that businesses and residents have noticed a positive difference. 

Young politicians in the making participated in the YMCA Youth and Government program. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares tips with News4’s Eun Yang on how to improve your relationship with your teen. One tip: Regularly ask what you can do to bring the two of you closer together. Another: Resist the temptation to give unsolicited advice.

Authorities say two people killed three teenagers and wounded a fourth in South Carolina’s capital city in an escalation of an old quibble over a burglary.

A 14-year-old student from Worcester, Massachusetts, died on Friday, officials say, and his family says his death was caused by complications from eating an extremely spicy chip that’s the subject of a viral challenge.

Instead of taking curfew violators to a police station to wait for a parent or guardian, they will be taken to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) and offered services including counseling and health care.

Starting Friday, Sept. 1, police will target seven neighborhoods where crime has increased, including 14th Street, Georgia Avenue NW and Benning Road. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Ohio teenager Mackenzie Shirilla may spend the rest of her life behind bars after a judge ruled she intentionally drove 100 mph into a brick building, killing her boyfriend and his friend, in a “mission of death.”

News4’s Juliana Valencia explains four things parents can do to ease their teens’ anxiety and help them navigate school.

A teenager says her supervisor at Chick-fil-A sent her home for having an “unnatural” hair color: Blond.

As the school year comes to an end, D.C. leaders are working to keep kids safe with summer programs, especially following the wave of gun violence on Father’s Day weekend. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

The question is: What other public spaces can teens congregate to get away from their tablets and phones — as well as their parents?

Researchers from Stanford University analyzed MRI scans and found that a group of teens’ brains now looked about three years older than their peers pre-COVID. News4 spoke with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith with Kaiser Permanente about the study and what parents should know.

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics looked at the impact of digital devices on nearly 30,000 kids during the pandemic. One local doctor has advice on how to manage your child’s screen time.

Kids are spending more time on cellphones, tablets and computers than ever. News4’s Shawn Yancy speaks with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith about how to reduce your family’s screen time.

D.C. police are concerned by an increase in the number of young people arrested for the first time for a violent crime.

D.C. police are concerned by an increase in the number of young people arrested for the first time for a violent crime. News4 I-Team’s Ted Oberg reports.

This year across the DC region, more than 100 children have been victims of violent crimes or committed violent crimes. Why is violent crime among young people on the rise? And are there any solutions? News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke to three people working to understand, prevent and solve the youth violence epidemic in our community.

As youth violence continues to plague D.C., a program aimed at keeping kids in school and out of trouble is having some success.