Montgomery County faces strains from federal funding cuts
A warning tonight from Montgomery County leaders say they will not be able to fill the funding gap left by the government shutdown and the back to back impact of federal funding cuts and the shutdown may push the county’s social safety net to the breaking point. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Rockville.
A warning tonight from Montgomery County leaders say they will not be able to fill the funding gap left by the government shutdown and the back to back impact of federal funding cuts and the shutdown may push the county’s social safety net to the breaking point. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Rockville.
Massive fire at Lorton recycling center leaves 7 injured
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were on the scene Tuesday of a four-alarm fire, where seven people have been injured, officials say.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were on the scene Tuesday of a four-alarm fire, where seven people have been injured, officials say.
Government shutdown to continue after 8th Senate vote fails
Another vote to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate on Tuesday. It's the eighth vote the Senate has taken on the continuing resolution put forth by the GOP.
Another vote to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate on Tuesday. It's the eighth vote the Senate has taken on the continuing resolution put forth by the GOP.
Massive fire at Lorton recycling center leaves 7 injured; Richmond Highway closed
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were on the scene Tuesday of a four-alarm fire, where seven people have been injured, officials say.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were on the scene Tuesday of a four-alarm fire, where seven people have been injured, officials say.
Scrap metal fire sends 7 people to the hospital, including a fire fighter
Richmond Highway shut down following a scarp metal fire that sends 7 people to the hospital including a fire fighter.
Richmond Highway shut down following a scarp metal fire that sends 7 people to the hospital including a fire fighter.
Virginia's attorney general candidate debate underway
The debate between Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is underway.
The debate between Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is underway.
Man dead after falling while hiking on Billy Goat Trail
A hiker was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a fall while walking along Billy Goat Trail Monday afternoon.
A hiker was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a fall while walking along Billy Goat Trail Monday afternoon.
Flowers HS football coach suspended after ineligible player investigation, officials say
Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.
Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.
Moose Knuckles jacket robbery: Police released suspect vehicle photo after student targeted
Police are stepping up patrols after a student was robbed of a high-end coat near Bowie High School, followed by gunfire.
Police are stepping up patrols after a student was robbed of a high-end coat near Bowie High School, followed by gunfire.
Is the government shutdown still happening? Latest updates on day 14
The federal government shutdown entered its 14th day Tuesday with no resolution in sight, straining tourism, disrupting flights, and threatening to become the longest in U.S. history.
The federal government shutdown entered its 14th day Tuesday with no resolution in sight, straining tourism, disrupting flights, and threatening to become the longest in U.S. history.
Montgomery County Public Schools face funding crisis, struggle to repair aging buildings
A dire warning in Montgomery County about the state of public school buildings as the superintendent says the district is running out of money.
A dire warning in Montgomery County about the state of public school buildings as the superintendent says the district is running out of money.
Student robbed of Moose Knuckles jacket at gunpoint in Bowie
Authorities are searching for suspects after a student was robbed of a Moose Knuckles jacket at gunpoint in Bowie.
Authorities are searching for suspects after a student was robbed of a Moose Knuckles jacket at gunpoint in Bowie.
Government Shutdown 2025 Updates: DC businesses feel impact
Businesses across Washington, D.C., are feeling the effects of the federal government shutdown, now in its 14th day.
Businesses across Washington, D.C., are feeling the effects of the federal government shutdown, now in its 14th day.
Superintendent rolls out plan to fix school buildings
A dire warning about the state of the public school buildings. The superintendent says the district is running out of funds to fix aging buildings.
A dire warning about the state of the public school buildings. The superintendent says the district is running out of funds to fix aging buildings.
Overturned tractor-trailer causes major delays on I-495 in Chevy Chase
A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers caused significant delays on Interstate 495 Tuesday morning, after one of the trucks overturned near Connecticut Avenue.
A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers caused significant delays on Interstate 495 Tuesday morning, after one of the trucks overturned near Connecticut Avenue.
Crash involving overturned truck ties up I-495 in Chevy Chase
A multi-vehicle collision involving two tractor-trailers caused major delays Tuesday morning near Connecticut Avenue on I-495.
A multi-vehicle collision involving two tractor-trailers caused major delays Tuesday morning near Connecticut Avenue on I-495.
I-495 delays after tractor-trailer overturns in Chevy Chase
A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers caused significant delays on Interstate 495 Tuesday morning, after one of the trucks overturned near Connecticut Avenue.
A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers caused significant delays on Interstate 495 Tuesday morning, after one of the trucks overturned near Connecticut Avenue.
Search underway for suspect accused of robbing Bowie High School student, firing shots
Police in Maryland are searching for suspects who robbed a student outside a high school and fired shots as they were getting away.
Police in Maryland are searching for suspects who robbed a student outside a high school and fired shots as they were getting away.
'Hard truths': Montgomery County superintendent calls out problems within district
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
Montgomery County superintendent calls out problems within district
MCPS Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements on Monday. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has more on changes the superintendent is pushing for.
MCPS Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements on Monday. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has more on changes the superintendent is pushing for.