Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
University of Maryland issues new COVID-19 isolation policy as cases rise nationwide
University of Maryland students living on campus will need to isolate at their permanent homes or at a hotel room for five days if they test positive for COVID-19.
University of Maryland students living on campus will need to isolate at their permanent homes or at a hotel room for five days if they test positive for COVID-19.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Fairfax County moves forward with permanent COVID-19 Memorial
Fairfax County selects artist team to create a permanent COVID-19 Memorial to honor local victims of the pandemic and the courage of frontline health care workers, community heroes and first responders in the County.
Fairfax County selects artist team to create a permanent COVID-19 Memorial to honor local victims of the pandemic and the courage of frontline health care workers, community heroes and first responders in the County.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Nonprofit KABOOM! is building a playground – and they’re asking kids to design it
On Wednesday, 20 kids from Southeast D.C. designed their dream playground.
On Wednesday, 20 kids from Southeast D.C. designed their dream playground.
Molly Schuyler wins annual July Fourth Z-Burger eating contest
The Independence Day holiday weekend wouldn't be complete without Z-Burger's Annual Burger Eating Championship!
The Independence Day holiday weekend wouldn't be complete without Z-Burger's Annual Burger Eating Championship!
Officer rescues dogs from Fairfax County house fire
Body cam video from Fairfax County Police shows an officer rescuing dogs from a house fire last month in Alexandria.
Body cam video from Fairfax County Police shows an officer rescuing dogs from a house fire last month in Alexandria.
5 Things to Do In Annapolis
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we're heading to Anne Arundel County, Maryland for a visit to ANNAPOLIS!
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we're heading to Anne Arundel County, Maryland for a visit to ANNAPOLIS!
'Dogtorate' awarded to therapy dog for exception service during the pandemic
An honorary ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the contributions of service and therapy dogs at the University of Maryland Baltimore, including Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler nicknamed “Dogtor” who received an honorary “Dogtorate of Medicine.”
An honorary ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the contributions of service and therapy dogs at the University of Maryland Baltimore, including Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler nicknamed “Dogtor” who received an honorary “Dogtorate of Medicine.”
'Mi Pequeño El Salvador' festival celebrated in DC
The "Mi Pequeño El Salvador" festival was held Sunday to celebrate and honor the contributions of Salvadorians.
The "Mi Pequeño El Salvador" festival was held Sunday to celebrate and honor the contributions of Salvadorians.
Nurse Appreciation Week celebrated in the DC region
This weekend kicked off 'Nurse Appreciation Week!'
This weekend kicked off 'Nurse Appreciation Week!'
Calvert County Baptist Church looks for help after car crashes into building causing major damage
A Calvert County church has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for repairs after a car crashed into their building Sunday.
A Calvert County church has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for repairs after a car crashed into their building Sunday.
Rehan Staton recounts journey from Maryland sanitation worker to Harvard Law School graduate
Rehan Staton, a former sanitation worker who recently celebrated his graduation from Harvard Law School says hard work and help from family, friends – and even Tyler Perry – put him on a path to success.
Rehan Staton, a former sanitation worker who recently celebrated his graduation from Harvard Law School says hard work and help from family, friends – and even Tyler Perry – put him on a path to success.
‘The Intentional’ charity golf tournament helps support children with rare diseases
‘The Intentional’ charity golf tournament helps support 'Miracle of Hudson' and children with rare diseases
‘The Intentional’ charity golf tournament helps support 'Miracle of Hudson' and children with rare diseases
FOX 5's top picks for a pool party playlist
The temperatures are heating up and you may be looking to keep it cool by the pool. Here's a few favorites from the team at FOX 5 DC!
The temperatures are heating up and you may be looking to keep it cool by the pool. Here's a few favorites from the team at FOX 5 DC!
Generous donation aims to help robbed landscaping business owner stay afloat
A fellow small business has come to the aid of a landscaping owner who had nearly $40k in equipment stolen last week.
A fellow small business has come to the aid of a landscaping owner who had nearly $40k in equipment stolen last week.



















