DC Council considering changes to violence interrupter programs
A major pivot came Wednesday night as D.C. councilmembers waged a mini-war over taxpayer-funded programs to help reduce violent crime in the city with so-called violence interrupters.
A major pivot came Wednesday night as D.C. councilmembers waged a mini-war over taxpayer-funded programs to help reduce violent crime in the city with so-called violence interrupters.
DC firefighters face the heat wave
With temperatures skyrocketing, DC firefighters are tackling the challenges that come with the blazing temps. Fox 5's Jennifer Delgado reports from Engine Company 20 in Northwest DC.
With temperatures skyrocketing, DC firefighters are tackling the challenges that come with the blazing temps. Fox 5's Jennifer Delgado reports from Engine Company 20 in Northwest DC.
DC Council chair proposes removing RFK stadium deal from city's 2026 budget
The Chairman of the D.C. council is pushing for the RFK redevelopment deal to be separated from the District's 2026 Budget Support Act (BSA).
The Chairman of the D.C. council is pushing for the RFK redevelopment deal to be separated from the District's 2026 Budget Support Act (BSA).
Arlington's controversial 'missing middle' housing policy to stay in place following court ruling
The controversial saga of the "missing middle" housing policy continues in Arlington after a Virginia appeals court reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
The controversial saga of the "missing middle" housing policy continues in Arlington after a Virginia appeals court reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
Maryland judges sued by Trump administration over temporary stay on immigrant deportations
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.
DC beats the heat with go-go music and trips to local pools
Temps have soared into the high-90s in a historic heatwave this week. From taking a simple pool trip l to embracing the tradition of DC go-go music, Washington residents have found plenty of ways to beat the heat. Fox 5's Gwen Tolbart reports.
Temps have soared into the high-90s in a historic heatwave this week. From taking a simple pool trip l to embracing the tradition of DC go-go music, Washington residents have found plenty of ways to beat the heat. Fox 5's Gwen Tolbart reports.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor primary, Diddy latest | Top News
The latest on Diddy's ongoing trial and the NYC Mayoral race.
The latest on Diddy's ongoing trial and the NYC Mayoral race.
Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Montgomery County leaf blower ban begins July 1
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage.
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage.
Major changes set for DC's violence interrupter programs
Two "violence interrupter" programs could be merged in Washington, D.C. amidst criticism that both are ineffective.
Two "violence interrupter" programs could be merged in Washington, D.C. amidst criticism that both are ineffective.
Southeast DC middle school football team featured in sneaker commercial
At Johnson Middle School in Southeast Washington DC, football has been a path towards TV screens and better lives. Fox 5's Chad Ricardo visits the middle school, and speaks with players, coaches, and members of the community.
At Johnson Middle School in Southeast Washington DC, football has been a path towards TV screens and better lives. Fox 5's Chad Ricardo visits the middle school, and speaks with players, coaches, and members of the community.
Why are there train delays when it's hot out?
DC Metro slows down when the rail temperatures are too high. But why?
DC Metro slows down when the rail temperatures are too high. But why?
Controversial missing middle plan back on track after court decision
The controversial missing middle saga continues in Arlington after Virginia?s Court of Appeals reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
The controversial missing middle saga continues in Arlington after Virginia?s Court of Appeals reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
Youngkin announces HUD relocation to NSF building in Alexandria
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
Mother claims children suffered ‘religious brainwashing’ as Amber Alert issued
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Conditions set for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from custody
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday as a judge ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges?but only if immigration officials don?t detain him first. U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ordered that if Garcia is released from ICE custody, he must live with his brother under home detention and be subject to location monitoring. His legal team raised no objections to the terms.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday as a judge ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges?but only if immigration officials don?t detain him first. U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ordered that if Garcia is released from ICE custody, he must live with his brother under home detention and be subject to location monitoring. His legal team raised no objections to the terms.
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for DC area
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the Washington, D.C. area Wednesday night.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the Washington, D.C. area Wednesday night.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Metrobus to eliminate 500+ stops and rename routes: Here’s what riders need to know
More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.
More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.
Porch pirate on e-scooter strikes twice in Fairfax County
Police are asking for help in identifying the man who stole two packages off the porches of homes in Annandale and Springfield.
Police are asking for help in identifying the man who stole two packages off the porches of homes in Annandale and Springfield.