Purcellville mayor calls special meeting
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The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.

Amtrak NextGen Acela trains will debut August 28
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Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.

National Guard, federal officers on the ground in DC
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National Guard troops have been deployed across the District as President Donald Trump ramps up his federal crackdown on crime.

Overturned tractor-trailer causes delays on I-95

An overturned tractor trailer caused major delays Wednesday morning along a stretch of Interstate 95 in the Calverton area.

Overturned tractor trailer causes delays on I-95
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An overturned tractor trailer caused major delays Wednesday morning along a stretch of Interstate 95 in the Calverton area.

Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights

Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.

Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights
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There was a large presence of law enforcement seen in Northwest D.C. tonight following an incident. The details of what happened are not yet clear, but FOX 5 is working to learn more.

Boots on the ground: National Guard troops land in DC
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President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to D.C. today. They are part of the larger federal law enforcement presence that the president has ordered to crackdown on crime in the city.

Maryland community comes together to honor Khyree Jackson 1 year after deadly crash

The community came together on Monday to honor the life and legacy of NFL rookie Khyree Jackson, who was killed in a triple-fatal crash last year in Prince George’s County.

National Guard troops arrive in DC amid Trump's crime crackdown

Security in Washington, D.C., is tightening as the federal government ramps up its crackdown. National Guard troops are now arriving in the nation’s capital.

DC Restaurant Week starts August 18th with dining deals and a jazz twist

The flavors of the District are taking center stage as DC Restaurant Week returns for its 2025 summer edition, inviting diners to explore the region’s culinary scene with prix-fixe menus, live music, and an exclusive giveaway. 

National Guard troops arrive in DC
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National Guard troops have arrived in D.C. as the Trump administration orders additional federal law enforcement to crack down on crime in the city. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has more.

DC court vacancies stall some criminal trials until 2027
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D.C. Superior court judges are bogged down with cases. Now, they're scheduling murder trials for 2027 in part because there are so many vacancies on the superior court bench. Meanwhile, the Trump administration wants to ramp up prosecutions with federal resources. FOX 5?s Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow has the story tonight.

Barriers, fencing go up near DC Armory
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Security in Washington, D.C., is tightening as the federal government ramps up its crackdown. National Guard troops are now arriving in the nation?s capital. Video shows fencing going up and troops moving out of the D.C. Armory in Southeast.

Woman arrested for attempting to kidnap child at Maryland fair
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The investigation continues in Queen Anne's County after a woman is arrested for trying to kidnap a child from the county fair. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live at district court in Centreville with the latest.

YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe

Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.

Tuskegee Airmen raise money for aviation scholarships
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On Monday, the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. held their annual Golf Classic fundraiser in Rockville. The event is to raise funds and awareness to have more minorities enter the fields of aviation and aerospace. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the story.

A look at where the National Guard has stayed during DC deployments

When the National Guard is deployed to the nation’s capital, one question always follows: where will thousands of service members stay?