MLK Day service honors King's lasting legacy, calls for nonviolence when protesting
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed
Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.
Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.
Things to do in DC this weekend: MLK Peace Walk and Parade, Travel & Adventure Show and more
For MLK weekend in D.C., there are plenty of activities, especially if you’re interested in the arts. In fact, there is more than one live performance in the next few days.
For MLK weekend in D.C., there are plenty of activities, especially if you’re interested in the arts. In fact, there is more than one live performance in the next few days.
These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
Freedom 250: New Year's Eve celebration kicks off at National Mall
Washington, D.C., is set to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.
Washington, D.C., is set to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Ringing in the new year at the Washington Monument!
It was a festive night at the National Mall as a brand-new photo display lit up the National Monument. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was there for all the excitement.
It was a festive night at the National Mall as a brand-new photo display lit up the National Monument. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was there for all the excitement.
New Year's Resolutions across the DMV
It's a new year and residents all across the DMV are making their resolutions! FOX 5 photojournalist Senon Davis spoke with some of them about what they're hoping for in 2026.
It's a new year and residents all across the DMV are making their resolutions! FOX 5 photojournalist Senon Davis spoke with some of them about what they're hoping for in 2026.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
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.