New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Freedom 250 display set to light up Washington Monument for New Year's Eve
Who needs Times Square when you could just head over to the National Mall?
Who needs Times Square when you could just head over to the National Mall?
Local authorities stepping up patrols for New Year's Eve
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials. Now, police officials in the DMV tell FOX 5 that they’re taking it seriously and plan to have increased security around the New Year's celebrations. It's all in addition to their increased DUI enforcement.
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials. Now, police officials in the DMV tell FOX 5 that they’re taking it seriously and plan to have increased security around the New Year's celebrations. It's all in addition to their increased DUI enforcement.
Local authorities stepping up DUI enforcement, monitoring for potential threats on NYE
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Here's what's open and closed on Christmas this year
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Track Santa LIVE: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Last-minute holiday shoppers pack malls across the DMV
With just one day left before Christmas, holiday shoppers are flocking to stores and malls to visit with Santa and take care of those last-minute needs and wish lists. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live at Tysons Corner Center with a look at how things are going.
With just one day left before Christmas, holiday shoppers are flocking to stores and malls to visit with Santa and take care of those last-minute needs and wish lists. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live at Tysons Corner Center with a look at how things are going.
Holiday giving guide: How to support your communities with donations this Christmas
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
Santa brings holiday cheer to Maryland NICU babies, families
Santa helped bring some holiday joy for NICU families in Annapolis just before Christmas.
Santa helped bring some holiday joy for NICU families in Annapolis just before Christmas.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
Black Santa-land! Maryland woman shows off collection of Black Santa memorabilia
A local woman has been keeping the spirit of Christmas alive in a very unique way for the past twenty years. Diane Boozer collects Black Santas, and her passion has now grown to some three hundred pieces. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is there to show us.
A local woman has been keeping the spirit of Christmas alive in a very unique way for the past twenty years. Diane Boozer collects Black Santas, and her passion has now grown to some three hundred pieces. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is there to show us.
Plan your travel: Metro announces free rides, parking for holidays
Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.
Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.