Virginia ranks among top states for startup survival

A new study has found that Virginia is one of the best states in the nation for new businesses to survive, ranking 6th overall in five-year startup survival rates. 

Report finds major flaws in MCPS background checks

Montgomery County Public Schools are under scrutiny following a new report that highlights serious flaws in the district’s employee background check system.

9-year-old boy dies in Suitland house fire; 2 firefighters injured

A 9-year-old boy died early Tuesday morning following  a fire at a two-story home in Prince George’s County, officials said.

What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.

Youngkin calls for probe into viral mall abduction case
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate how Fairfax County officials handled a widely publicized attempted abduction at Fair Oaks Mall.

Three arrested after Maryland Task Force dismantles eight illegal car rallies Maryland

The Maryland Car Rally Task Force broke up eight large-scale illegal car rallies and arrested three people during a coordinated enforcement operation early Saturday in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, officials announced. 

Report finds major flaws in MCPS background checks
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Montgomery County Public Schools are under scrutiny following a new report that highlights serious flaws in the district?s employee background check system.

Boy dies in Suitland house fire; neighbor saves mother
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A 9-year-old boy died early Tuesday morning following a fire at a two-story home in Prince George?s County, officials said.

Trump suggests he may endorse Earle-Sears for VA governor
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President Donald Trump says he may endorse Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia?s 2025 governor?s race ? though he stopped short of making it official.

RFK redevelopment could bring long-awaited indoor sportsplex to DC
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When the DC Council passed the first vote on the RFK Stadium legislation this past Friday, they also inched closer to an indoor sports complex becoming a reality.

IG report finds flaws in MCPS background check process
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A scathing report by the Inspector General's office finds major flaws with the background check process at Montgomery County Public Schools.

5th suspect in brutal viral Cincinnati attack arrested in Atlanta

The fifth suspect wanted in a violent brawl in Cincinnati is in custody after FBI agents say they caught him in Atlanta.

Hulk Hogan's funeral set for Tuesday in Clearwater

Family and friends of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan will say their final goodbyes Tuesday at a private funeral service in Clearwater.

Child dies in early morning house fire in Suitland
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A child died early Tuesday following a house fire in Prince George?s County, according to fire officials.

Juvenile dies in early morning house fire in Suitland
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A juvenile died early Tuesday following a house fire in Prince George?s County, according to fire officials.

Prince George's County seniors can now claim financial relief to help with living expenses
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Eligible seniors living in Prince George's County can now claim up to $5 million in financial relief to help with living expenses such as mortgage payments, rent, utilities payments and more thanks to MGM's Local Impact Grant dollars.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to decline
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FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal covers data released by the CDC last week which shows that last school year, kindergarten vaccination rates declined slightly, again.