Trial begins for propane technician charged in fatal Virginia home explosion
A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.
A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.
George Washington University announces hiring freeze, budget cuts amid financial strain
George Washington University (GW) officials announced a sweeping hiring freeze for faculty and staff and deeper budget cuts to administrative and academic units for fiscal year 2026.
George Washington University (GW) officials announced a sweeping hiring freeze for faculty and staff and deeper budget cuts to administrative and academic units for fiscal year 2026.
17 Black firefighters sue DC Fire Department over facial hair ban, alleging discrimination
Seventeen African American firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS), alleging the agency discriminated against them by enforcing a clean-shaven policy that ignored medical conditions and religious practices.
Seventeen African American firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS), alleging the agency discriminated against them by enforcing a clean-shaven policy that ignored medical conditions and religious practices.
DC cleaning companies to pay $290K for failing to pay overtime wages, says AG Schwalb
Two related cleaning companies will pay $290,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to pay overtime wages to 323 housekeepers who worked at hotels across the District, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Tuesday.
Two related cleaning companies will pay $290,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to pay overtime wages to 323 housekeepers who worked at hotels across the District, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Tuesday.
Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Hackers and gaming platforms
Researcher at American University, Dr. Diana Burley discusses the increasing risks of hackers on gaming platforms.
Researcher at American University, Dr. Diana Burley discusses the increasing risks of hackers on gaming platforms.
Advocates rally to preserve DC’s Chinatown amid business closures
Community members and activists held a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
Community members and activists held a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
DC tightens youth curfew after chaotic weekend
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.
US will try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia before trial, DOJ attorney says
The U.S. government intends to initiate deportation proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia should he be released from jail before standing trial on human smuggling charges in Tennessee, a Justice Department attorney told a federal judge Monday.
The U.S. government intends to initiate deportation proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia should he be released from jail before standing trial on human smuggling charges in Tennessee, a Justice Department attorney told a federal judge Monday.
Wet July week will add to DC region's rain total after soggy May and June
More anticipated July rain could add to an already soggy stretch in the D.C. area, where rainfall totals since May 1 have climbed to 13.5 inches — about 4.5 inches above average.
More anticipated July rain could add to an already soggy stretch in the D.C. area, where rainfall totals since May 1 have climbed to 13.5 inches — about 4.5 inches above average.
DC tightens youth curfew
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.
Activists push to protect DC?s Chinatown
Community members and activists are staging a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.?s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
Community members and activists are staging a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.?s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
TSA ending shoe removal policy during airport security screenings
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
Advocates rally to preserve DC?s Chinatown
Community members and activists are staging a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.?s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
Community members and activists are staging a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.?s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
Cowboy Carter tour wraps up second night in DC
Fans poured out of Northwest Stadium in Landover Monday night after Beyonce held her second concert in the DMV. There was no shortage of impressive outfits, creative cowboy boots and all kinds of country-themed hats. FOX 5's Nana Sentuo-Bonsu reports.
Fans poured out of Northwest Stadium in Landover Monday night after Beyonce held her second concert in the DMV. There was no shortage of impressive outfits, creative cowboy boots and all kinds of country-themed hats. FOX 5's Nana Sentuo-Bonsu reports.
Beyonce wraps up DMV 'Cowboy Carter' tour stop, fans leave feeling inspired by the queen's performance
Beyonce wraps up DMV 'Cowboy Carter' tour stop, fans leave feeling inspired by the queen's performance
Beyonce wraps up DMV 'Cowboy Carter' tour stop, fans leave feeling inspired by the queen's performance
Mystics? star duo Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron to play in WNBA All-Star game
Washington Mystics rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are headed to the WNBA All-Star game, making them the first pair of rookie teammates to make the team since 1999. This makes them the youngest WNBA All-Stars in Mystics history.
Washington Mystics rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are headed to the WNBA All-Star game, making them the first pair of rookie teammates to make the team since 1999. This makes them the youngest WNBA All-Stars in Mystics history.
Beyonce wraps up second night at Northwest Stadium
Beyonce is wrapping up her Cowboy Carter concert tonight, her second performance at Northwest Stadium. FOX 5?s Nana-Sentuo Bonsu is outside where fans will be leaving any moment from now.
Beyonce is wrapping up her Cowboy Carter concert tonight, her second performance at Northwest Stadium. FOX 5?s Nana-Sentuo Bonsu is outside where fans will be leaving any moment from now.