Dupont Circle Park reopens, just hours ahead of WorldPride parade

In a reversal of decisions just hours before the WorldPride parade, the fencing around Dupont Circle Park has been removed.

WorldPride weekend weather forecast: Scattered storms expected over events

It's a big weekend across our region with celebrations for WorldPride events taking over DC. This includes the big parade downtown at 1 p.m. on Saturday, which you can stream live right on your FOX Local app if you are not able to attend in person! 

Exotic fruits stolen from Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County
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People have been stealing exotic fruit from the conservatory at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, officials say. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more tonight.

DC public schools to ban cell phones
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DCPS announced it will enforce a cell phone ban ? meaning phones must be turned off and stored away during the school day ? starting next school year. FOX 5's Homa Bash has the details.

Pause on student visas causes concern among some DC education programs

A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit is among the many organizations facing uncertainty as the Trump administration places a temporary pause on new student visa interviews, leaving international students — some just days away from beginning summer internships in the capital — in limbo.

Man wanted for abduction, attempted sexual assault in Fairfax Co.
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Fairfax County police are searching a northern Virginia man who is accused of abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face criminal charges
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who had been living in the U.S. for over a decade before being deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration due to an "administrative error," has been brought back to the U.S. to face federal charges.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia criminal charges: DOJ claims he ran 'alien smuggling' scheme

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who had been living in the U.S. for over a decade before being deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in what was called an "administrative error," has been brought back to the U.S. to face federal charges. 

Severe weather threat across DMV
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Severe weather is picking up in the D.C. region. There are concerns about thunderstorms and possible flooding tonight. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has the latest.

Cook County jewelry store heist: Thieves get away with $1M in merchandise

Thieves cut the internet, broke through a wall, and stole $1 million in jewels and watches from a suburban store. The owner is offering a $75K reward.

2 kids, 2 adults dead in possible murder-suicide
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Manassas Park Police are investigating four deaths on Thursday evening as a possible murder suicide.

Why is Dupont Circle important to DC's LGBTQ community? A look back

U.S. Park Police and DC Police confirmed on Friday that Dupont Circle would be closed for what may be the largest pride festival in the District’s history, drawing criticism from DC leaders and the LGBTQ community. But why is Dupont Circle important in DC’s Pride history? 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face criminal charges, says DOJ

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was returned to the United States Friday to face criminal charges.