New police chief appointed in Prince George's County
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George Nader has been appointed to be the new police chief for Prince George's County. The decision comes amid speculation that former Chief Malik Aziz is being considered to head up the Phoenix Police Department.

Trees down across Maryland amid severe storms
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Several trees have gone down across Maryland as severe storms sweep through the area. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live in Bethesda with more.

FOX 5 camera catches construction crew coming down high-rise amid severe weather in Bethesda

A construction crew in Bethesda appeared to be stuck on the side of a building as a rapid rush of severe weather moved in. They were able to make it down safely despite the intense rain and wind.

Tree snaps, power lines down following dangerous thunderstorm
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A massive Thunderstorm warning is underway around the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region leading to massive storm damage including this tree and power line that came down in Bethesda, Maryland.

James Wood’s walk-off homer lifts Nationals, ends 11-game skid amid calls for change

With two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Wood crushed his second home run of the game—a towering 427-foot shot to center field—securing a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over the Colorado Rockies, snapping the Nationals' grueling 11-game losing streak.

Construction worker rescued after being stuck on side of building
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A construction worker in Bethesda was able to be rescued after he got stuck during a severe thunderstorm while being suspended in the air on the side of a building.

Freedom Walk in Anacostia to celebrate Juneteenth
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Juneteenth Celebrations are underway in Anacostia as a Freedom Walk takes place across the 11th Street Bridge.

When did Juneteenth start? A look back at the history of the holiday

The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across the nation on Juneteenth – the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery.

DC Heatwave: Tips to stay safe as summer temperatures rise

Stay safe and beat the summer heat with essential safety tips from across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Aisha Braveboy sworn-in as Prince George's County Executive
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Aisha Braveboy takes the oath and is sworn-in as Prince George's County Executive and delivers a speech about her background as an immigrant and the significance of being sworn-in on Juneteenth.

Man shot near Virginia Costco gas station expected to survive
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A man who was shot near a Costco gas station in Fairfax County is expected to survive, and police say they are seeking a person of interest in the case.

Virginia man charged in series of indecent exposure incidents

A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.

New Prince George?s County Police Chief prioritizes gun violence
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New Prince George?s County Police Chief George Nader told FOX 5 that a top priority is reducing gun violence and curbing illegal gun trafficking.

Virginia man charged in indecent exposure incidents
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A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.