5 displaced after massive fire burns destroys Montgomery Co. home
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A family is grateful to be safe and unharmed after a massive fire ripped through a home in Montgomery County. The flames spread rapidly but thankfully, everyone inside escaped to safety. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports.

New DNA evidence leads to conviction in 1987 rape cold case
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A man has been convicted in the 1987 abduction and rape of a 50-year-old woman that had gone unsolved for more than three decades. The use of genetic genealogy helped secure the conviction.

Potential DC school shooting thwarted by ATF agents
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The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Metro Transit Police disrupted what could have led to a school shooting in D.C., the agency says.

Psychotherapist charged with possession, distribution of child pornography
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A psychotherapist was arrested on charges of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, the FBI's Washington Field Office confirmed.

Labor Day travel ramps up at the airport and on the road
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Labor Day weekend is officially here, which means it's time to soak in the last days of summer! But don't ruin a sunny holiday by leaving for your trip at the wrong time. Here's everything you need to know for Labor Day travel.

Demonstrations held amid allegations of Fairfax County staff paying for student's abortions

A heated demonstration was held in Fairfax County on Thursday with parents and families speaking out about allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools staff secretly funded students’ abortions. 

Friday Night Live: Gonzaga vs Oscar Smith Football Game
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Friday Night Live is back! FOX 5 DC is live from Gonzaga College High School for their game against Oscar Smith. Our Chad Ricardo is there to catch all the action.

Power outage at University of Maryland

Power is out on the University of Maryland's campus Friday afternoon. 

Johnson criticizes Trump during Labor Day protest: 'No troops in Chicago!'

A Labor Day march in Chicago this year was not only about workers’ rights, but also President Trump’s threat to send in the National Guard.

DC potential school shooting threat thwarted by ATF agents

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Metro Transit Police disrupted what could have led to a school shooting in D.C., the agency says. 

Shoppers Food closing 4 locations in Maryland

Shoppers Food is closing four of its Maryland supermarkets this fall, the company announced.

Annunciation Church and School shooting: What we know so far

Here's everything we know as of Aug. 29 about the shooting, the victims, the survivors, the suspect and the motive.

11-year-old boy dies in Maryland house fire

An 11-year-old boy died early Friday morning in a house fire on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Bondi: Over 1,300 arrests since start of Trump’s DC federal crackdown

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that 1,369 arrests have been made and 140 illegal guns have been seized since the start of President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

Zip Trip 2025 Finale: Celebrating National Harbor

It’s Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, and the grand finale of FOX 5’s 2025 Zip Trip season!