Former MCPS teacher speaks out after winning defamation lawsuit
A popular Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is speaking out after he says a false racism allegation upended his life. A jury awarded the teacher more than $500,000 and tonight, he says he feels vindicated.
A popular Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is speaking out after he says a false racism allegation upended his life. A jury awarded the teacher more than $500,000 and tonight, he says he feels vindicated.
WILD NIGHT | Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
The saying goes, "like a child in a candy store," but "like a raccoon in a liquor store" might be a new phrase to try. The unusual animal control call brought Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter to the scene early Saturday morning to deal with the liquor-fueled chaos. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains.
The saying goes, "like a child in a candy store," but "like a raccoon in a liquor store" might be a new phrase to try. The unusual animal control call brought Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter to the scene early Saturday morning to deal with the liquor-fueled chaos. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains.
Dog dies after being set on fire in Prince George's County, officials say
Police and fire officials are investigating the death of a dog that was reportedly set ablaze in Prince George's County on Tuesday.
Police and fire officials are investigating the death of a dog that was reportedly set ablaze in Prince George's County on Tuesday.
Man accused of shooting National Guard members in DC makes first court appearance
Court documents have revealed new details about the man accused of shooting two National Guard members outside of a D.C. Metro station last week.
Court documents have revealed new details about the man accused of shooting two National Guard members outside of a D.C. Metro station last week.
Investigation underway after woman hit, killed by transit bus in Loudoun County
A woman was struck and killed by a transit bus in Loudoun County, and now, investigators are trying to figure out what caused the crash.
A woman was struck and killed by a transit bus in Loudoun County, and now, investigators are trying to figure out what caused the crash.
DC Council passes emergency bill to roll back 'streatery' permitting rules
An emergency bill to scale back new permitting rules for "streatery" areas at D.C. restaurants was passed overwhelmingly by the Council.
An emergency bill to scale back new permitting rules for "streatery" areas at D.C. restaurants was passed overwhelmingly by the Council.
Giving Tuesday: Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington is a small non-profit with a larger-than-life mission—preserving the Black history of Arlington County and Northern Virginia. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is at the museum with more on what they have to offer.
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington is a small non-profit with a larger-than-life mission—preserving the Black history of Arlington County and Northern Virginia. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is at the museum with more on what they have to offer.
Trump vows to rebuild Dulles Airport
Travelers at Dulles International Airport are reacting tonight after President Donald Trump said he wants to rebuild Dulles, calling it "incorrectly designed." FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us from Sterling with more.
Travelers at Dulles International Airport are reacting tonight after President Donald Trump said he wants to rebuild Dulles, calling it "incorrectly designed." FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us from Sterling with more.
Gaithersburg parents upset over MCPS new boundary plans
A major fight is brewing over new school boundaries in Montgomery County. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest options for the new Crown High School are unfair and leave their community at a disadvantage. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee is live outside Gaithersburg High School ahead of another meeting tonight on this issue.
A major fight is brewing over new school boundaries in Montgomery County. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest options for the new Crown High School are unfair and leave their community at a disadvantage. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee is live outside Gaithersburg High School ahead of another meeting tonight on this issue.
Christmas tree lighting held at Union Station
It's the happiest time of the year at Union Station! FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell was live for the annual Christmas tree lighting at one of D.C.'s biggest transportation centers.
It's the happiest time of the year at Union Station! FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell was live for the annual Christmas tree lighting at one of D.C.'s biggest transportation centers.
Woman hit, killed by transit bus in Loudoun County
A woman was struck and killed by a transit bus in Loudoun County, and now, investigators are trying to figure out what caused the crash.
A woman was struck and killed by a transit bus in Loudoun County, and now, investigators are trying to figure out what caused the crash.
Suspect in National Guard shooting in DC pleads not guilty
Court documents have revealed new details about the man accused of shooting two National Guard members outside of a D.C. Metro station last week. Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of shooting Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. He made his first court appearance remotely on Tuesday, being arraigned from his hospital bed. FOX 5's Katie Barlow is live with the details.
Court documents have revealed new details about the man accused of shooting two National Guard members outside of a D.C. Metro station last week. Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of shooting Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. He made his first court appearance remotely on Tuesday, being arraigned from his hospital bed. FOX 5's Katie Barlow is live with the details.
President Trump vows to rebuild Dulles Airport
President Trump says he plans to rebuild Dulles International Airport. This comes as plans are underway to repair the People Movers at Dulles after two crashed last month.
President Trump says he plans to rebuild Dulles International Airport. This comes as plans are underway to repair the People Movers at Dulles after two crashed last month.
Suspects reportedly had young child with them while committing robbery in NW DC: police
D.C. police are searching for four suspects who they say committed a robbery, all with a young child in tow.
D.C. police are searching for four suspects who they say committed a robbery, all with a young child in tow.
Teacher killed in collision with Loudoun transit bus
Loudoun County Sheriff's investigators are looking into the cause of a Loudoun transit bus collision that killed 34-year-old Alyssa Kakol while she was out for a run.
Loudoun County Sheriff's investigators are looking into the cause of a Loudoun transit bus collision that killed 34-year-old Alyssa Kakol while she was out for a run.
National Guard shooting suspect makes first court appearance
New revelations on what happened in the moments before the deadly ambush on two National Guard members near the White House. This as the alleged gunman made his first court appearance virtually, entering a not guilty plea from a hospital bed.
New revelations on what happened in the moments before the deadly ambush on two National Guard members near the White House. This as the alleged gunman made his first court appearance virtually, entering a not guilty plea from a hospital bed.
SMU law professor still missing; family hires private search team
Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope
Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope
Virginia rolling out plans for legal cannabis market
Virginia could have a legal cannabis market by next year. Today, a state-appointed commission unveiled a blueprint for how recreational marijuana sales would work in the Commonwealth.
Virginia could have a legal cannabis market by next year. Today, a state-appointed commission unveiled a blueprint for how recreational marijuana sales would work in the Commonwealth.
Suspect crashes into cars during police pursuit in Tysons
A police pursuit was caught on camera in Northern Virginia.
A police pursuit was caught on camera in Northern Virginia.
DC Council approves emergency legislation to boost streateries
The DC Council approved emergency legislation aimed at boosting the District’s streateries Tuesday. It comes after complaints that recent changes to the program were too restrictive and too expensive for restaurants.
The DC Council approved emergency legislation aimed at boosting the District’s streateries Tuesday. It comes after complaints that recent changes to the program were too restrictive and too expensive for restaurants.