Virginia woman celebrates 100th birthday at childhood home in DC

Winona Flyzik, a resident of a Virginia senior living community, celebrated her 100th birthday by revisiting her childhood home in Washington, D.C.

Law enforcement agencies connect with communities on National Night Out

It’s a big night for a lot of communities in the DMV as law enforcement agencies are stepping out into the communities they serve as part of National Night Out. 

COVID-19: Extreme heat, new variants aid summer surge

A summer surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is being aided by the combination of extreme heat and new variants, says an infectious disease expert with Johns Hopkins.

Virginia boss, worker celebrate US asylum request approval

A Virginia worker and his boss were overcome with joy after the employee’s asylum request was granted, allowing him to bring his family to the United States from overseas.

COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests

Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.

Women’s History Month to be celebrated at Metropolitan School of the Arts in Alexandria

On Wednesday, FOX 5’s Field Trip took our Stephanie Ramirez to the Metropolitan School of the Arts in Alexandria, Virginia, where some 40 young performers are gearing up for a big show this weekend to mark Women’s History Month. 

Free COVID-19 test program ends March 8

Americans have until Friday, March 8 to order four free at-home COVID-⁠19 rapid tests from the U.S. government before the program is suspended.

DC Cherry Blossoms: Small green buds mark start of stage 1 on way to peak bloom

The famous Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and National Mall have reached stage one of development as they move toward peak bloom.

DC Cherry Blossoms: 2024 peak bloom prediction dates revealed

The 2024 peak bloom prediction dates for the thousands of Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin and National Mall have been revealed!

CDC expected to change COVID guidance this spring: Washington Post

Get ready for new advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when it comes to treating COVID-19 in the future. 

Hundreds jump into the Potomac River to raise awareness about climate change

Jumping into a cold 42 degree Potomac River at the National Harbor takes a certain type of mindset. A mindset that thinks about the changing climate.

José Andrés nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, D.C.-based celebrity chef José Andrés has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Post-pandemic fallout still impacting college students as many struggle to stay in school

As college students across the region get back to school and begin their second semester, some co-eds are finding it difficult to hold on, even dropping out as a result of a mix of mental health and other issues.  

More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.