Patricia Fantis

5 days ago | nbcwashington.com | Susan Hogan |Patricia Fantis

Have you or your kids tried ZYN? The nicotine pouches are small, smokeless and easy to hide, and college students told News4 that's the point. "People like to take them before classes, to take them before events and stuff, just for a little buzz," one student said. "You'll definitely see them everywhere you go," another student said. The synthetic fiber pouches are used by tucking them inside your lip. Health experts say they come with serious health risks and young people are getting addicted fast.

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González |Patricia Fantis

When you step inside a home on N Street NW in D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood, you can feel the Parisian flair. Built in 1890, the home was renovated by a prior owner with inspiration from the Ritz-Carlton in Paris. Jewel box details offer surprises at every turn, including hand-painted features mimicking the Luxembourg Gardens. "This place is unique because it kind of takes you to Europe right here in Georgetown," homeowner Tyler Crockett said.

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González |Patricia Fantis

A baby boy in Maryland is back home after being given a second chance at life, just before his first birthday. Baby Jack received a life-saving heart transplant that kept him in the hospital for nearly a year. Now, the boy's mother and surgeon are sharing the remarkable story of a moment that changed all of their lives. Rachel Lally is mom to two boys -- and when she talks about them, you can hear the pride in her voice. "We have Nolan, who is our 3-year-old," she told News4.

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Patricia Fantis |Maggie More

Changes to the federal government's guidance on fluoride in drinking water nationwide could have impacts on the D.C. region. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to stop recommending fluoridation in drinking water nationwide. He's creating a task force to study the issue.

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González |Patricia Fantis

A local realtor is creating a roar on social media with a whisper. Lisa DuBois, a RE/MAX realtor in business for 20 years, uses her social media platforms to promote her listings. Recently, she found a creative and unique way to get more traction. A few months ago, she decided that due to the heaviness of the world around us, her videos could use something fun, so she partnered with brand strategist Eric Cruz. Cruz wanted to personalize DuBois' social media videos.