Stephanie Ramirez
Stephanie Ramirez is an Emmy-nominated journalist with more than a decade of experience delivering impactful news to the communities she serves.
She has covered presidential elections and inaugurations, natural disasters, one of the deadliest aviation collisions in modern history, and the 2015 papal visit to the United States. She also reported extensively on school and public safety changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A high school history lesson on the Muckrakers first inspired her understanding of journalism’s responsibility and purpose.
The Nation’s Capital and its surrounding communities have become an extension of her family, as she continues to pursue answers and accountability. Her reporting experience also includes Cleveland and New York City.
A graduate of Temple University, Stephanie got her start on the assignment desk in Philadelphia, where she learned the ins and outs of the newsroom.
Stephanie often anchors and is part of the early morning reporting team at FOX 5 DC, ensuring viewers have the information they need before starting their day.
The latest from Stephanie Ramirez
Alexandria police to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Spotsylvania school board rejects drug testing for teachers and staff
Students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools are heading back for their first day of classes Tuesday, just one day after ninth graders returned.
Commanders training camp continues as preseason nears
The NFL preseason is just around the corner as the Washington Commanders move through another day of training camp in Ashburn.
Stefon Diggs practices with Commanders for first time at Friday’s training camp
Star receiver Stefon Diggs practiced Friday for the first time with the Washington Commanders, just days after signing with the team.
New delays in Catherine Hoggle case
More delays emerged in the case of Catherine Hoggle, the Montgomery County mother accused of killing her two young children in 2014, after she appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing.
Man killed in crash with stolen car that had 7 kids inside
A stolen car with only seven kids inside crashed into another car in Montgomery County early Tuesday morning, killing a man, according to police.
Commanders training camp gives fans early look at 2026 roster
Washington Commanders season‑ticket holders got an early look at the team Monday as training camp opened.
Arlington Public Schools developing new policy on AI use in classrooms, Arlington Now reports
Arlington Public Schools leaders are developing a new policy to address the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in the classroom, according to a report by Arlington Now.
Prince George’s planning board hearing to consider zoning changes for data centers
An important meeting in Prince George’s County could shape the future of where data centers may be built.
Montgomery County passes sweeping bill targeting ghost guns, firearm restrictions
The Montgomery County Council passed updated gun control legislation that puts restrictions on ghost guns and prohibits firearms in some public places.