Prince George's County Schools students show 'measurable gains' on 2025 test scores
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Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) students showed "measurable gains" on the 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), with the strongest year-over-year progress coming from the district's most challenged schools and student groups. STORY: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/prince-georges-county-schools-students-show-measurable-gains-2025-test-scores

Trump to seek death penalty in DC murder cases
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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called for capital punishment in Washington, D.C. The death penalty was repealed by D.C. council in the 1980s.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged nearly 2 weeks go, Ed Kelce says

Travis Kelce's dad is spilling some behind-the-scenes details about the most anxiously awaited celebrity engagement of the year, including how he received the news during an Eagles practice!

Father of 2 shot, killed in Southeast DC
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A 12-day streak without a homicide amid this federal police takeover of D.C. came to an end just after midnight Tuesday when a married father of two was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. Tonight, the victim's family is speaking only to our Shomari Stone.

Lawmakers seek to rename post office in honor of late firefighter
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Virginia lawmakers hope to rename a Sterling post office in honor of a fallen Loudoun County firefighter. He was killed in a February 2024 home explosion in Sterling. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.

Young mother killed after teens crash stolen car in Prince George's County
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Authorities say a woman was killed and four juveniles were injured in a crash in Prince George's County. Police say four teens were inside of a stolen car Tuesday afternoon when they crashed into a young mother in the area of Sheriff Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Highway.

Army veteran who burned American flag continues to protest Trump's order: "Bring up charges"

FOX 5 had a chance to speak with the man detained by federal authorities after burning an American flag outside the White House on Monday, defying a presidential order mandating that those who engage in such demonstrations will be sentenced to a year behind bars. 

DC tourism board predicts drop in international visitors this year

At a preview of how D.C. will be marketed globally in 2026, CEO Elliott Ferguson acknowledged some of the challenging realities about perceptions of D.C. that have impacted tourism.

Maryland and Virginia redistricting: Here's what to know
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As political tensions over congressional redistricting rise across the United States, Maryland and Virginia could soon become the next battlegrounds in a widening partisan struggle to shape the future of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Maryland corn maze honors Alex Ovechkin
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The start of the Capitals hockey season is almost here?possibly the final one for Alex Ovechkin. Ever since he surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's all-time goal scoring record, fans have been finding creative ways to celebrate the Great 8, and one Maryland farm may have come up with the most original tribute yet. FOX 5?s Julie Donaldson is live with the details.

Arlington police searching for alleged peeping Tom
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Police are warning residents about a ?peeping Tom? in an Arlington neighborhood- after the suspect allegedly followed a woman inside a library restroom and looked under the stall. FOX 5?s Tisha Lewis joins us from Arlington with more.

Tourism board expects drop in international visitors this year
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At a preview for how D.C. will be marketed globally in 2026, CEO Elliott Ferguson acknowledged some of the challenging realities about perceptions of DC that have impacted tourism.

Army veteran who burned flag challenges DC's top prosecutor: "Bring up charges"
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FOX 5 had a chance to speak with the man detained by federal authorities after burning an American flag outside the White House on Monday in direct opposition to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has more from the Army veteran, who says he's ready to fight any charges brought against him.

2 shot near Montgomery County schools on students' first day back
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The search is on for a shooter in Montgomery County after two people were shot, sending four schools into lockdown on the first day back for Montgomery County students.

Woman dead, 4 juveniles injured in Maryland car crash: police
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Authorities say a woman was killed and four juveniles were injured in a crash in Prince George's County. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of Sheriff Rd. and Martin Luther King Jr Hwy.

Woman killed, 4 juveniles injured in Prince George's County crash
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Officials with Prince George's County and the Seat Pleasant Police Department held a press conference Tuesday afternoon following a deadly crash involving juveniles who were driving a stolen vehicle.