Overturned dump truck, fuel spill cause delays on I-495 in Virginia

A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck is causing major delays Tuesday morning on the outer loop of Interstate 495 near the George Washington Parkway.

Overturned dump truck, fuel spill cause delays in Virginia
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A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck is causing major delays Tuesday morning on the outer loop of Interstate 495 near the George Washington Parkway.

Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' plan for housing
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The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.

Propane technician accused in Sterling home explosion found guilty

A propane technician accused of involuntary manslaughter for his role in a deadly 2024 home explosion in Sterling has been found guilty.

Venus Williams hits tournament for first time in over a year at Mubadala Citi DC Open

Venus William is back! The seven-time Grand Slam champion is in town for the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open tournament. This is the 45-year-old tennis star's first tournament in 16 months.

Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' housing plan
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The Montgomery County Council will take up a major vote tomorrow on a proposal that supporters claim will alleviate the county's housing crisis. But those against the "missing middle" plan are also speaking out. Shirin Rajaee is live in studio with the latest on this issue.

Clean-up efforts continue in Montgomery County after severe weekend storms
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Flooding from this weekend's storms still have Crews and residents throughout the DMV busy with cleanup. Some of the hardest hit areas- were in Montgomery County. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on the flooding aftermath.

Increased numbers of spotted lanternflies across DMV
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It?s not your imagination?an expert tells FOX 5 that the DMV really does have more spotted lantern flies this year than usual. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports.

Man arrested after abducting toddler from Virginia mall: police
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A terrifying ordeal ended with a man in police custody, and a young girl safely back with her parents in Fair Oaks last week. A 26-year-old suspect was arrested and charged after police say he abducted a toddler at a local mall.

DC Public Schools failing at gun violence prevention: OIG report
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DC Public Schools responding to a recent report flagging multiple failures in gun violence prevention. FOX 5?s Katie Barlow has the story.

Spotted lanternfly population has increased across DMV, expert says

It’s not your imagination—an expert tells FOX 5 that the DMV really does have more spotted lantern flies this year than usual.

Trump threatens DC's stadium deal with Commanders over team name
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President Donald Trump has threatened to block the RFK Stadium deal the D.C. government has in the works with the Washington Commanders if the team doesn't change their name. FOX 5's David Kaplan reports.

Several DC policies at risk in GOP-led spending bill
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Washington, D.C. is facing another major financial and political challenge from Republicans in Congress. The House Appropriations Committee released its draft fiscal year 2026 spending bill, which includes deep funding cuts and a wide range of provisions that strip the District of control over its own laws.

Propane technician accused in VA home explosion found guilty
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A propane technician accused of involuntary manslaughter for his role in a deadly 2024 home explosion in Sterling has been found guilty.

1-year-old girl shot in arm in Southeast DC, police say

A one-year-old child was injured in a shooting in Southeast D.C. Monday evening, according to police. 

MLK Jr. files released by Trump administration

The Trump administration released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. prior to his death.