DC may let trained non-lawyers handle some civil cases
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D.C. is considering allowing trained non-lawyers help low-income residents navigate the justice system. FOX 5’s Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow has more on the proposal.

38th Annual High Heel Race happening in Northwest DC
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The 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race kicks off Tuesday night in Northwest, D.C. The race began on Halloween night in 1986 outside of JR's Bar and Grill on 17th Street.

Man accused of stealing items from multiple gyms across Fairfax County
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Gym goers are weighing in on security and more after a suspected serial gym thief was taken into custody once again. The suspect was caught in D.C. He’s now awaiting extradition to Fairfax County again. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.

Lawyers say MPD hid details after DC man shot at by federal agents
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Lawyers for a D.C. man shot at by a federal agent during a traffic stop earlier this month are demanding answers and transparency from police and the mayor’s office — also claiming there was a cover-up of the shooting.

Maryland couples stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa batters island

Hurricane Melissa made a historic landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon. It's the strongest storm on record to hit the island nation.

Maryland couples stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa hits
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Hurricane Melissa made a historic landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon. It's the strongest storm on record to hit the island nation. FOX 5 spoke with two Maryland residents who are stranded on the island after airports shut down on Saturday. Our Homa Bash reports.

Montgomery County moves to fill SNAP gap amid shutdown with $7.75M aid package

Montgomery County announced Friday a massive aid plan to help food assistance programs as the government shutdown is set to affect SNAP benefits. 

Montgomery County eyes $7.75M emergency aid package as SNAP benefits set to expire
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Montgomery County announced a $7.75 million emergency aid package to support food banks and nonprofits as SNAP benefits are about to be suspended during the shutdown.

DC man’s lawyers say MPD hid details of federal agent shooting

Lawyers for a D.C. man shot at by a federal agent during a traffic stop earlier this month are demanding answers and transparency from police and the mayor’s office — also claiming there was a cover-up of the shooting.

Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday

Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.

4 more Shoppers closures in Maryland; Prince George’s leaders seek answers

Prince George’s County officials are calling for a meeting with the CEO of Shoppers after the grocery chain announced plans to close additional Maryland stores next month.

WATCH: Blue Angels fly over DC

The Blue Angels were spotted over parts of D.C. and surrounding areas midday on Tuesday. 

DC Attorney General sues federal government over SNAP benefit suspension

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined 22 attorneys general and three governors Tuesday in suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins, accusing them of unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 40 million Americans afford food.

SNAP benefits in peril amid shutdown
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website that no federal food assistance will be distributed on Nov. 1, raising concerns for families as the government shutdown continues.

For Halloween lovers, these are the best places to live

Halloween is one of the most popular times of the year for people to celebrate their love of spookiness. If you have a desire to live spooky year round, there are several places in the U.S. where you can live and do just that, according to Zillow.