Frederick Douglass High School gets new weight room
Kyle Arrington, co-founder of E.V.O.L.V.E Foundation donates new weight room to Frederick Douglass High School.
Kyle Arrington, co-founder of E.V.O.L.V.E Foundation donates new weight room to Frederick Douglass High School.
Four Smithsonian museums remain closed amid HVAC problems
Four Smithsonian museums on the National Mall remained closed Tuesday as crews worked to resolve heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked to a power failure over the weekend.
Four Smithsonian museums on the National Mall remained closed Tuesday as crews worked to resolve heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked to a power failure over the weekend.
Virginia State Police unveil new Mustang patrol vehicles
Virginia State Police announced that troopers will soon be patrolling in newly issued Mustang cruisers.
Virginia State Police announced that troopers will soon be patrolling in newly issued Mustang cruisers.
Nicotine pouch poisonings on the rise among children, new study shows
A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.
A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.
Slow-moving storms threaten DC region Tuesday
High humidity and warm temperatures are fueling the potential for slow-moving showers and thunderstorms across the D.C. area again on Tuesday, following a round of severe weather on Monday.
High humidity and warm temperatures are fueling the potential for slow-moving showers and thunderstorms across the D.C. area again on Tuesday, following a round of severe weather on Monday.
DC Ward 8 voters head to polls in special election
Voters in D.C.’s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
Voters in D.C.’s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
Record-setting rainfall hits BWI Airport during Monday night storms
An inch of rain fell in just 15 minutes on Monday night at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of a deluge that broke a 50-year-old record.
An inch of rain fell in just 15 minutes on Monday night at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of a deluge that broke a 50-year-old record.
DC Council heated over plan to restructure Initiative 82
A proposal to repeal D.C.’s tipped minimum wage law was blocked Monday in a tense Council meeting, derailing Mayor Muriel Bowser’s push to roll back Initiative 82.
A proposal to repeal D.C.’s tipped minimum wage law was blocked Monday in a tense Council meeting, derailing Mayor Muriel Bowser’s push to roll back Initiative 82.
DC Council heated over plan to restructure Initiative 82
A proposal to repeal D.C.?s tipped minimum wage law was blocked Monday in a tense Council meeting, derailing Mayor Muriel Bowser?s push to roll back Initiative 82.
A proposal to repeal D.C.?s tipped minimum wage law was blocked Monday in a tense Council meeting, derailing Mayor Muriel Bowser?s push to roll back Initiative 82.
Record-setting rainfall hits BWI Airport Monday
An inch of rain fell in just 15 minutes on Monday night at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of a deluge that broke a nearly 50-year-old record.
An inch of rain fell in just 15 minutes on Monday night at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of a deluge that broke a nearly 50-year-old record.
DC Ward 8 voters head to the polls
Voters in D.C.?s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
Voters in D.C.?s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
Strong storms flood parts of DMV
Severe storms swept through the D.C. region Monday afternoon, triggering flash flooding and dangerous conditions for drivers across Virginia, Maryland and the District.
Severe storms swept through the D.C. region Monday afternoon, triggering flash flooding and dangerous conditions for drivers across Virginia, Maryland and the District.
Severe weather in DC, Maryland, Virginia: Flash floods cause damage across region
Another round of severe weather slammed the DMV on Monday, with the storms hitting just as people are getting on the roads for their evening commutes.
Another round of severe weather slammed the DMV on Monday, with the storms hitting just as people are getting on the roads for their evening commutes.
Slugger Oneil Cruz steals Acuña's Truist Park home run record at Derby
Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a record-breaking 513-foot home run during the MLB Home Run Derby 2025.
Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a record-breaking 513-foot home run during the MLB Home Run Derby 2025.
MLB Home Run Derby 2025: Young fans steal the show at Truist Park
Young fans at Truist Park shared their enthusiasm and opinions on baseball, with spirited support for players like Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber.
Young fans at Truist Park shared their enthusiasm and opinions on baseball, with spirited support for players like Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber.
Maryland 'Peeping Tom' arrested again; police find child pornography on phone
A 32-year-old man, who police say was caught recording a young girl changing at a local mall, is behind bars for a second time with more charges. Police say they found child pornography on the man's devices and they believe there may be more victims out there.
A 32-year-old man, who police say was caught recording a young girl changing at a local mall, is behind bars for a second time with more charges. Police say they found child pornography on the man's devices and they believe there may be more victims out there.
Nicotine pouch poisonings on the rise among children, study shows
A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.
A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.
Severe flooding hits Laurel on Monday, swallowing some cars
A FOX 5 viewer experienced scary conditions while driving through Laurel on Monday. Floodwaters rose rapidly on main roads as severe storms hit the area. Her video shows some cars swallowed by the water. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has more.
A FOX 5 viewer experienced scary conditions while driving through Laurel on Monday. Floodwaters rose rapidly on main roads as severe storms hit the area. Her video shows some cars swallowed by the water. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has more.
Longtime WMAL radio host John Lyon dies at 85
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
DC Council partially funds ranked choice voting, falls short of full implementation
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.



















