DC among most desired travel destinations for 2021 as COVID restrictions loosen
Washington, D.C. has once again ranked among "the most desired domestic destinations" during 2021, according to AAA. The ranking comes as COVID-19 restrictions in the District begin to loosen and more Americans become vaccinated.
Washington, D.C. has once again ranked among "the most desired domestic destinations" during 2021, according to AAA. The ranking comes as COVID-19 restrictions in the District begin to loosen and more Americans become vaccinated.
Short-eared owls make farm in Maryland’s Frederick County their temporary winter home
Western Maryland hit the snowfall jackpot this winter and for one farm in Frederick County the cold temperatures and snowflakes also marked the arrival of a welcomed guest -- the short-eared owl.
Western Maryland hit the snowfall jackpot this winter and for one farm in Frederick County the cold temperatures and snowflakes also marked the arrival of a welcomed guest -- the short-eared owl.
FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Loudoun County Public Schools to begin 4 days a week of in-person learning starting April 20
Loudoun County Public Schools will begin offering four days of in-person instruction a week starting this spring.
Loudoun County Public Schools will begin offering four days of in-person instruction a week starting this spring.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces plan to permit in-person graduations
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that schools at every level will be able to hold in-person graduations this spring – with certain guidelines in place.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that schools at every level will be able to hold in-person graduations this spring – with certain guidelines in place.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
FOX 5 congratulates assignment editor Lerita and family on birth of newborn baby girl!
The FOX 5 family is sending lots of love to its newest addition!
The FOX 5 family is sending lots of love to its newest addition!
Prince William County opening new ‘mass vaccination’ site next week
Virginia is opening new ‘mass vaccination sites’ across the Commonwealth - and the newest one will arrive in Prince William County next week.
Virginia is opening new ‘mass vaccination sites’ across the Commonwealth - and the newest one will arrive in Prince William County next week.
Fairfax County Public Schools plan for in-person learning 5 days a week this fall
Fairfax County Public Schools say they will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
Fairfax County Public Schools say they will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Children participating in Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial talk to FOX 5 about their experience
Drugmaker Moderna announced Tuesday that it’s started testing the COVID-19 vaccine on babies and young children. That trial is now underway with over 6,700 participants in the U.S. and Canada.
Drugmaker Moderna announced Tuesday that it’s started testing the COVID-19 vaccine on babies and young children. That trial is now underway with over 6,700 participants in the U.S. and Canada.
Comedian The Kid Mero, of 'the Bodega Boys,' says he has contracted COVID-19
NSFW comedian The Kid Mero from the "Bodega Boys" has announced he has contracted COVID-19.
NSFW comedian The Kid Mero from the "Bodega Boys" has announced he has contracted COVID-19.
TSA looks to disinfect airport bins with ultraviolet lights to prevent COVID-19 spread
The Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
The Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
US travel on the rise as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn pandemic isn’t over
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
'COVID hasn't disappeared': As more restrictions are lifted, health officials say to stay diligent
It's been a year of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, but as more and more are being lifted, we're getting a reality check about the current risk of some common activities.
It's been a year of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, but as more and more are being lifted, we're getting a reality check about the current risk of some common activities.
New Prince George’s County vaccination clinic opening at First Baptist Church of Glenarden
A new vaccination clinic opening in Prince George's County is expected to help expand community access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
A new vaccination clinic opening in Prince George's County is expected to help expand community access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Germantown campus of Montgomery College could host Maryland's newest mass vaccination site: county officials
Montgomery County – which saw the first COVID-19 cases in the region a year ago – could soon have its own mass vaccination site, according to local officials.
Montgomery County – which saw the first COVID-19 cases in the region a year ago – could soon have its own mass vaccination site, according to local officials.