
Stephanie Ramirez
It was a high school history lesson on the Muckrakers that first piqued my interest in Journalism. It was a lesson on the power and responsibility of journalism.
Still, I never imagined I could be a part of that tradition until my father encouraged me to tour Temple University’s School of Journalism (I thought I was going to study architecture). More than a decade later, it is such an honor to be shining a light on issues and telling important stories for FOX 5!
When people ask what drives me, I tell them it’s my family’s story. Both sets of my grandparents came to the United States from Puerto Rico to start a new life in New York. My parents worked incredibly hard to make sure my brother, sister and I would have the opportunity to attend college. We were raised to advocate for one another, whether it be my family or our greater community!
This career has taken me from Philadelphia (my home-town area) to New York City, Cleveland and now Washington D.C. Each place has its own heartbeat, with incredible people whose stories stick with you forever.
I will always be a Jersey girl at heart (South Jersey in the house), but I love living in Maryland. In the summer, I’m on the Bay at dog-friendly beaches. All year round, you can find me running to salsa music with my "hairy daughter," a German Shepherd named Lola!
WAWA’s are great! I also say, "hoagies" and reject the name "steak and cheese sandwiches." It’s a cheesesteak! You can win me over with pizza. Just not with Old Bay on pizza! Sorry Maryland!
Got an issue you’d like us to look into? Don’t hesitate to reach out!
The latest from Stephanie Ramirez
Second suspect arrested in Hyattsville stalking and murder case
A second person is behind bars in a case where two brothers were stalked to their Hyattsville-area home. One of the two brothers was shot and killed over what police say was a "robbery."
Fairfax County police crack down on organized retail theft: Multiple NYC rings busted in a week
Fairfax County Police Department's Tysons Urban Team has been busy. Three different organized retail theft groups have been busted in Fairfax County within the past week.
DC looks to NYPD's camera surveillance program for answers as violent crime surges
D.C.’s Police Chief was in New York City Wednesday to study how the New York Police Department uses its CCTV camera program.
Off-duty Pentagon officer pleads guilty to second-degree murder in controversial Takoma Park shooting
A Pentagon police officer, who was off duty at the time when police say he shot and killed two people as they were driving away, is now pleading guilty to second-degree murder as part of a new plea deal.
Connecticut Ave bike lane battle reaches boiling point
The debate over Connecticut's bike lanes has reached a fever pitch after simmering throughout the summer, and city officials are anticipated to make final decisions soon.
Man arrested for sexual assault at unlicensed day care after additional victim comes forward: police
Annapolis police are continuing to investigate whether the husband of an “unlicensed" home day care sexually assaulted children in his wife’s care.
'Ruff' lesson: Virginia family mistakenly takes home wrong dog from day care
How well can you identify your own pet? A family in Burke, Virginia discovered just how challenging that can be when they mistakenly brought home the wrong Golden Retriever from a local doggy day care.
Teen charged in fatal stabbing over sweet and sour sauce to remain in jail: judge
A second D.C. Superior Court judge refused Friday to release the 16-year-old girl charged in connection with fatally stabbing Naima Liggon.
Bowser meets with owners who lost pets in District Dogs flood; families of gun violence victims want the same
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Thursday met with the families impacted by the fatal District Dogs flooding nearly three weeks ago. Ten dogs drowned while locked in cages at the facility.