Water Safety Month: Important swim skills for kids
It’s almost summer – and now is a great time to focus on swim skills for kids! FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited an aquatic center in Germantown to share tips on getting children more confident and safer in the water.
It’s almost summer – and now is a great time to focus on swim skills for kids! FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited an aquatic center in Germantown to share tips on getting children more confident and safer in the water.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead on outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, police say
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Man accused of trying to abduct woman at Pentagon City due in court
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
Man accused of trying to abduct woman at Pentagon City due in court
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality | FOX 5 AT 6AM
Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.
Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.
Pedestrian struck, killed on outer loop of I-495 | FOX 5 AT 4AM
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Thousands of dollars of food tokens stolen from DC nonprofit
Breadcoin, a nonprofit helping fight hunger in the DMV, had thousands of dollars of supplies stolen after someone broke into an employees car. The thief took coins the organization gives to families, which they can exchange for food.
Breadcoin, a nonprofit helping fight hunger in the DMV, had thousands of dollars of supplies stolen after someone broke into an employees car. The thief took coins the organization gives to families, which they can exchange for food.
Veteran cycling 2,100 miles for Wounded Warrior Project
Jodie Knox is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. She retired after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Now she's cycling 2,100 miles — from Key West, Florida, to Kittery, Maine, to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Jodie Knox is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. She retired after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Now she's cycling 2,100 miles — from Key West, Florida, to Kittery, Maine, to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Donald Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool amid restoration
President Donald Trump took a drive across the empty Reflecting Pool at the Washington Monument on Thursday, inspecting the progress of restoration ahead of America's 250th Independence Day celebration.
President Donald Trump took a drive across the empty Reflecting Pool at the Washington Monument on Thursday, inspecting the progress of restoration ahead of America's 250th Independence Day celebration.
Maryland Purple Line reaches milestone with final track installed
Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Attempted abduction arrest; Alleged drug empire dismantled | TOP HEADLINES
TOP HEADLINES: Suspect arrested after attempted abduction in Pentagon City. Alleged drug empire run by college grads dismantled.
TOP HEADLINES: Suspect arrested after attempted abduction in Pentagon City. Alleged drug empire run by college grads dismantled.
Maryland Purple Lane update: Crews lay final piece of track
Maryland's long-delayed Purple Line project reached a major construction milestone on Thursday, laying the final piece of track between Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The line is projected to launch by the end of 2027.
Maryland's long-delayed Purple Line project reached a major construction milestone on Thursday, laying the final piece of track between Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The line is projected to launch by the end of 2027.
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NJ Transit will bring round-trip ticket for World Cup events down to $105
NJ Transit ticket prices for World Cup events will be reduced from $150 to $105.
NJ Transit ticket prices for World Cup events will be reduced from $150 to $105.
Gunman in Austin 6th Street mass shooting ‘admired’ Iran leader killed in US strikes, FBI says
No evidence has been found that the gunman who committed a mass shooting along Austin’s Sixth Street on March 1 had been radicalized, according to the FBI.
No evidence has been found that the gunman who committed a mass shooting along Austin’s Sixth Street on March 1 had been radicalized, according to the FBI.
DC weather: Clouds and sun for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nats Park
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
Racist, threatening graffiti found at Stafford High School under investigation, principal says
School officials are investigating after racially insensitive and threatening graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at Stafford High School earlier this week.
School officials are investigating after racially insensitive and threatening graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at Stafford High School earlier this week.
Exploring DC’s Museum of the Bible
Our National Travel and Tourism Week coverage continues with a visit to the global, innovative and educational institution in the heart of D.C., the Museum of the Bible.
Our National Travel and Tourism Week coverage continues with a visit to the global, innovative and educational institution in the heart of D.C., the Museum of the Bible.