DC crime stats show promising decreases, but mixed feelings persist among residents
Numbers reported by the Metropolitan Police Department show decreases in violent and property crimes for 2024 compared to this point in 2023. But a deeper look at the month-over-month data indicates a decrease across some major categories coincided with the D.C. Council passing emergency legislation last July.
Numbers reported by the Metropolitan Police Department show decreases in violent and property crimes for 2024 compared to this point in 2023. But a deeper look at the month-over-month data indicates a decrease across some major categories coincided with the D.C. Council passing emergency legislation last July.
Firefighters save three people and dog from blaze engulfing Bowie condos
Fire crews rescued three people and a dog off a condo balcony in Bowie Monday and subdued flames that punished parts of the building.
Fire crews rescued three people and a dog off a condo balcony in Bowie Monday and subdued flames that punished parts of the building.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Grieving family finds closure as suspect arrested in Capitol Heights convenience store owner's murder
Mohammad Hanif's family is grieving. The 50-year-old was attacked inside the convenience store he owned in Capitol Heights around three weeks ago. His wife and children told FOX 5 Friday they're thankful the murder suspect is now in jail.
Mohammad Hanif's family is grieving. The 50-year-old was attacked inside the convenience store he owned in Capitol Heights around three weeks ago. His wife and children told FOX 5 Friday they're thankful the murder suspect is now in jail.
1 dead, 3 hurt in shootings after violent night in Prince George’s County
A deadly night added to a very violent month in Prince George’s County after one person was killed and three others were wounded in shootings.
A deadly night added to a very violent month in Prince George’s County after one person was killed and three others were wounded in shootings.
Brush fires break out across parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Dozens of brush fires were reported across parts of the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday - including parts of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia - after gusty winds, cold temperatures, and dry relative humidity allowed them to spread across the region.
Dozens of brush fires were reported across parts of the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday - including parts of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia - after gusty winds, cold temperatures, and dry relative humidity allowed them to spread across the region.
Starbucks sued by California residents who claim company discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers
A group of California residents have filed a lawsuit against Starbucks and claim the popular coffeehouse chain discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers.
A group of California residents have filed a lawsuit against Starbucks and claim the popular coffeehouse chain discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers.
Residents speak out after deadly St. Patrick's Day shooting in Shaw
The suspects responsible for shooting seven people in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood on St. Patrick's Day are still on the run. Residents spoke out Tuesday night at a safety meeting held at the Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library in Northwest.
The suspects responsible for shooting seven people in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood on St. Patrick's Day are still on the run. Residents spoke out Tuesday night at a safety meeting held at the Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library in Northwest.
Montgomery County parents slam plan to cut staff for autistic students
Parents in Montgomery County are expressing major concerns over a planned staffing change in the upcoming school year impacting students with autism.
Parents in Montgomery County are expressing major concerns over a planned staffing change in the upcoming school year impacting students with autism.
Firefighter injured, residents displaced after blaze at southeast DC apartment building
Authorities say a firefighter was injured and several residents were displaced after a blaze at a southeast Washington apartment building.
Authorities say a firefighter was injured and several residents were displaced after a blaze at a southeast Washington apartment building.
Google's AI Gemini could be coming to your iPhone
Apple and Google are in talks to bring the Gemini AI feature to iPhones, here's what you need to know.
Apple and Google are in talks to bring the Gemini AI feature to iPhones, here's what you need to know.
White House allocates billions for FBI HQ in Greenbelt amid Maryland-Virginia feud
The proposed new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt is expected to receive a massive infusion of money, despite an ongoing dispute between Maryland and Virginia that isn't over yet.
The proposed new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt is expected to receive a massive infusion of money, despite an ongoing dispute between Maryland and Virginia that isn't over yet.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection gets update in latest iOS release: How to turn it on
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
3 adults and child displaced in basement fire in DC
D.C. Fire and Rescue officials are on the scene of a basement fire in Northwest.
D.C. Fire and Rescue officials are on the scene of a basement fire in Northwest.
Shelter-in-place ordered at middle school in Gaithersburg following threat
A threat received Friday morning caused officials at a middle school in Gaithersburg to order a shelter-in-place.
A threat received Friday morning caused officials at a middle school in Gaithersburg to order a shelter-in-place.
Victim stabbed in Northwest alley attack recounts harrowing encounter
D.C. police are on the lookout for a suspect who stabbed a man in the neck in Northwest.
D.C. police are on the lookout for a suspect who stabbed a man in the neck in Northwest.
Parents frustrated with DC school after 6-year-old hospitalized for apparent allergic reaction
A little girl is in the hospital this afternoon recovering from what appears to be an allergic reaction to dairy that she had at her elementary school.
A little girl is in the hospital this afternoon recovering from what appears to be an allergic reaction to dairy that she had at her elementary school.
Disney+, Hulu password-sharing crackdown starts Thursday
Disney+ and Hulu subscribers may now start feeling the effects of the streamers’ push to keep them from password sharing.
Disney+ and Hulu subscribers may now start feeling the effects of the streamers’ push to keep them from password sharing.
George Mason University police officer completes Door Dash delivery after arresting driver
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.
OC SWAT members hurt during explosion at FBI-owned training facility
Members of the SWAT team and Hazardous Device squad were conducting their annual joint training when the explosion occurred.
Members of the SWAT team and Hazardous Device squad were conducting their annual joint training when the explosion occurred.