DC Health to begin daily testing of Potomac River on Monday following sewage spill
D.C. Health will begin daily testing for E.coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers starting Monday. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.
D.C. Health will begin daily testing for E.coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers starting Monday. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.
DC inmate charged with stabbing corrections officer 9 times
The officer was in the hospital for three weeks, according to officials, and needed lifesaving surgery.
The officer was in the hospital for three weeks, according to officials, and needed lifesaving surgery.
DC weather: Snow, ice possible Monday as winter briefly returns to the DMV
After a stretch of mild weather, the D.C. region could see snow or freezing rain Monday afternoon into early Tuesday before temperatures rebound later in the week.
After a stretch of mild weather, the D.C. region could see snow or freezing rain Monday afternoon into early Tuesday before temperatures rebound later in the week.
DC weather: Fog slows Friday commute; Freezing Fog Advisory for parts of Maryland, West Virginia
Dense fog settled over much of the Washington, D.C., region Friday, creating chilly, damp conditions and reducing visibility on the roads.
Dense fog settled over much of the Washington, D.C., region Friday, creating chilly, damp conditions and reducing visibility on the roads.
Maryland residents voice water safety concerns at meeting as sewage spill cleanup continues
DC Water held back‑to‑back public meetings on the Potomac sewage spill, first with D.C. residents on Wednesday, then with Maryland communities on Thursday.More than a month after the catastrophic sewage spill, DC Water says there have been no overflows into the Potomac for 18 days and that repairs are moving forward.
DC Water held back‑to‑back public meetings on the Potomac sewage spill, first with D.C. residents on Wednesday, then with Maryland communities on Thursday.More than a month after the catastrophic sewage spill, DC Water says there have been no overflows into the Potomac for 18 days and that repairs are moving forward.
DHS shutdown drags on, thousands in limbo worrying about next paycheck
Negotiations to end the Homeland Security shutdown remain stalled, with Republicans and Democrats drifting further apart and thousands of DHS employees unsure when they’ll see their next full paycheck.
Negotiations to end the Homeland Security shutdown remain stalled, with Republicans and Democrats drifting further apart and thousands of DHS employees unsure when they’ll see their next full paycheck.
2Fifty Texas BBQ restaurant burglarized in DC
Popular barbecue spot 2Fifty Texas BBQ had their window smashed in and valuables stolen from their D.C. location in the early morning hours Thursday.
Popular barbecue spot 2Fifty Texas BBQ had their window smashed in and valuables stolen from their D.C. location in the early morning hours Thursday.
White House ballroom: Judge rejects bid to block Trump’s $400 million project
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s attempt to stop the Trump administration from moving forward with a $400 million ballroom project on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House.
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s attempt to stop the Trump administration from moving forward with a $400 million ballroom project on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House.
DC weather: Tracking Monday snow chance following warm weekend
A brief warmup is on the way across the Washington, D.C. region before winter tries to make a comeback early next week.
A brief warmup is on the way across the Washington, D.C. region before winter tries to make a comeback early next week.
Here's who is running in DC's mayoral primary on June 16
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in.
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in.
Newborn elephant at National Zoo gets her name
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says its newest arrival, a female Asian elephant born earlier this month, now officially has a name.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says its newest arrival, a female Asian elephant born earlier this month, now officially has a name.
America 250: An inside look at Howard University's archival collection
A world-renowned HBCU, Howard was founded just after the Civil War and has a legacy of distinguished graduates, academic excellence, and research. It holds an extensive archival collection of not only the university's history but also African American history, which is in demand worldwide. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more.
A world-renowned HBCU, Howard was founded just after the Civil War and has a legacy of distinguished graduates, academic excellence, and research. It holds an extensive archival collection of not only the university's history but also African American history, which is in demand worldwide. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more.
DC Water holds first public hearing since Potomac Interceptor sewage spill
A community meeting more than five weeks after the Potomac interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal was at the meeting and has details on what’s next.
A community meeting more than five weeks after the Potomac interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal was at the meeting and has details on what’s next.
DC mom shaken after stranger reportedly tried to take her 2 kids from school
A D.C. mother says she was shocked and terrified after learning that a stranger tried to pick up her kids from school.
A D.C. mother says she was shocked and terrified after learning that a stranger tried to pick up her kids from school.
DC weather: Early mix possible Wednesday before a mild, breezy afternoon
A brief mix of rain and snow is possible early Wednesday before the D.C. region turns milder and breezy this afternoon.
A brief mix of rain and snow is possible early Wednesday before the D.C. region turns milder and breezy this afternoon.
WATCH: Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump used his marathon State of the Union address Tuesday to declare that “we’re winning so much," arguing he has sparked an economic boom at home and reshaped the world order abroad as he works to counter sliding approval ratings.
President Donald Trump used his marathon State of the Union address Tuesday to declare that “we’re winning so much," arguing he has sparked an economic boom at home and reshaped the world order abroad as he works to counter sliding approval ratings.
Washington Commanders to play in London during 2026 NFL season
The Washington Commanders will be one of the participating teams in the NFL’s 2026 London games, marking a return to the United Kingdom for the franchise.
The Washington Commanders will be one of the participating teams in the NFL’s 2026 London games, marking a return to the United Kingdom for the franchise.
What is the ROTOR Act? House shuts down bill aimed at improving aviation safety
A bill that would require an updated safety system to be added to planes did not pass the House on Monday.
A bill that would require an updated safety system to be added to planes did not pass the House on Monday.
National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Potomac River could reopen to recreational use next week after sewage spill, officials say
Officials say the Potomac River will be safe by Monday for recreational activities. What do you think?
Officials say the Potomac River will be safe by Monday for recreational activities. What do you think?