Former NFL player helps kick-off free vision and dental services for PGCPS students

On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students. 

Quince Orchard High School social media threat deemed not credible

A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Netflix suffers worldwide streaming outage

Netflix's customer service hotline and website acknowledged the outage, saying it was affecting stream on all devices.

Uber, Lyft ride prices could increase at DCA, IAD airports

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is proposing an increase in the fees it charges for Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services which pick up and drop off at the D.C.-area airports.

Prince George's County considers offering free meals to elementary school students

There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.

Disney Plus user accounts have already been found on hacking sites

Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn't have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.

Prince George's County cop, cancer survivor reaches out to homeless with a helping hand

With the temperatures dipping, it’s a difficult time for anyone experiencing homelessness. A Prince George’s County patrol officer went above and beyond to help a homeless man in the Marlow Heights neighborhood.

Nine displaced after Logan Circle apartment blaze

Nine people are displaced after a Logan Circle apartment building caught fire Saturday morning. 

Community weighs in on new Seneca Valley High School in upper Montgomery County

It was a packed house in a meeting on Wednesday night about changing school boundaries in upper Montgomery County. There are 14 options on the table.

DC Police turn to consultant for help in solving homicides

D.C.'s homicide detectives are having real trouble closing murder cases. So far this year just over a third of the killings have been closed by arrest. A statistic that's so alarmed city officials they have recruited the former chief of detectives to come back and help.

Tuberculosis case reported at Bladensburg High School in Prince George's County

In Prince George’s County, Bladensburg High School is reporting a case of tuberculosis. School officials partnered with the county health department to hold an informational meeting tonight with parents.

Facebook and Instagram ban ‘sexual’ use of eggplant and peach emojis

Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against -- eggplants and peaches?

Renovated skate rink opens in Germantown
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Fox 5 DC went to Ridge Road Recreational Park on Monday to learn more about the renovated rink.

Google parent Alphabet buying Fitbit for about $2.1B

Speculation swirled at the beginning of the week that a deal might be imminent. Premarket trading of shares of San Francisco-based Fitbit Inc. were briefly halted before the acquisition was announced.

New 'period' emoji included in latest iPhone update

Apple has added nearly 400 new emojis as part of its latest iOS update, including gender-neutral people and a drop of blood to represent menstruation.

Security at Albert Einstein High School increased due to credible information about possible MS-13 gang retaliation

There were extra police officers on the campus of a Montgomery County high school on Tuesday after there was “credible information” about possible retaliation from MS-13 gang members, according to authorities.

Montgomery County to hold public hearing on vaping danger, legislation

Officials in Montgomery County Maryland have announced they will hold a public hearing on proposed legislation dealing with vaping.