GW Parkway construction continues into 2026
Drivers were told the major rebuild of the George Washington Parkway would wrap up by the end of 2025, but a week into the new year, work is still underway.
Drivers were told the major rebuild of the George Washington Parkway would wrap up by the end of 2025, but a week into the new year, work is still underway.
Man dies following hit-and-run crash in Annandale
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County, police say.
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County, police say.
Man hospitalized in serious hit-and-run crash in Annandale
A pedestrian has been hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run in Fairfax County, police say.
A pedestrian has been hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run in Fairfax County, police say.
DC pipe bomb suspect hit with federal indictment
The suspected D.C. pipe bomber has been indicted in federal court on charges that he planted explosives on the eve of the Capitol riot.
The suspected D.C. pipe bomber has been indicted in federal court on charges that he planted explosives on the eve of the Capitol riot.
DC pipe bomb suspect hit with federal indictment
The suspected D.C. pipe bomber has been indicted in federal court on charges that he planted explosives on the eve of the Capitol riot.
The suspected D.C. pipe bomber has been indicted in federal court on charges that he planted explosives on the eve of the Capitol riot.
Fires in Frederick County damage Red Horse restaurant, displace several from home
Two separate fires in Frederick County left a restaurant and a home badly damaged.
Two separate fires in Frederick County left a restaurant and a home badly damaged.
Restaurant, home damaged in separate Frederick County fires
Two separate fires in Frederick County left a restaurant and a home badly damaged.
Two separate fires in Frederick County left a restaurant and a home badly damaged.
Family of CEO killed in Fairfax County concerned about suspect's potential insanity plea
The family of a CEO who was killed while asleep in his Northern Virginia home is concerned about a potential insanity plea from the suspect.
The family of a CEO who was killed while asleep in his Northern Virginia home is concerned about a potential insanity plea from the suspect.
Popular DC chain Compass Coffee files for banktruptcy
Compass Coffee has filed for bankruptcy.
Compass Coffee has filed for bankruptcy.
Milder temperatures ahead as cloud cover builds up to Saturday showers
The DMV is expected to see a slight warm-up over the next few days but there won't be much sun as cloud cover builds up before some eventual rain on Saturday. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
The DMV is expected to see a slight warm-up over the next few days but there won't be much sun as cloud cover builds up before some eventual rain on Saturday. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
Plan calls for improved wireless service on National Mall
National Park Service officials have come up with a plan to improve wireless service along the National Mall and at nearby parks.
National Park Service officials have come up with a plan to improve wireless service along the National Mall and at nearby parks.
Big changes ahead for Capitol Heights Metro station after new redevelopment plan announced
A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations.
A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations.
Strangulations in DC up 59%, DC US Attorney's Office says
There has been a spike in strangulation in the nation’s capital, according to D.C.’s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
There has been a spike in strangulation in the nation’s capital, according to D.C.’s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Capitol Heights Metro station set to be redeveloped
A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan Tuesday at the Capitol Heights Metro Station, aimed at bringing new housing, retail, and long-term investment to the Blue Line corridor.
A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan Tuesday at the Capitol Heights Metro Station, aimed at bringing new housing, retail, and long-term investment to the Blue Line corridor.
Man charged with murder in PG County shooting spree
A 26-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection to a murder and multiple shootings on Sunday in Upper Marlboro.
A 26-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection to a murder and multiple shootings on Sunday in Upper Marlboro.
Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
The Washington Commanders announced that the team has parted ways with both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to the NFL.
The Washington Commanders announced that the team has parted ways with both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to the NFL.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
Strangulations in DC up 59%, says Pirro
There has been a spike in strangulation in the nation’s capital, according to D.C.’s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
There has been a spike in strangulation in the nation’s capital, according to D.C.’s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Go-Go Awards 2026: Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow help celebrate sound of DC
Hip-hop legends Doug E. Fresh and Kurtis Blow, along with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, will celebrate the District’s official music Tuesday at the 2026 Go-Go Awards.
Hip-hop legends Doug E. Fresh and Kurtis Blow, along with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, will celebrate the District’s official music Tuesday at the 2026 Go-Go Awards.
Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow perform on FOX 5 DC
Hip-hop legends Doug E. Fresh and Kurtis Blow visited FOX 5 DC ahead of the 2026 Go-Go Awards celebration.
Hip-hop legends Doug E. Fresh and Kurtis Blow visited FOX 5 DC ahead of the 2026 Go-Go Awards celebration.



















