Interim superintendent selected to steer MCPS through transition phase

School board members with Montgomery County Public Schools will vote to appoint an interim superintendent Tuesday, days after the district parted ways with Dr. Monifa McKnight.

Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and MCPS part ways

Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.

Parents split over Lakelands Middle School response after 12-year-old hospitalized following fight

Some Lakelands Park Middle School parents are still feeling out of the loop after learning that a 12-year-old student was reportedly assaulted and suffered serious injuries during a physical altercation on Wednesday afternoon. 

Safety summit at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School focuses on recent fights, crime

Parents, students, school leaders, and even county officials met inside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Monday for what one parent described as a "much needed" meeting.

Montgomery County School Board facing pressure to release unredacted Beidleman report

The pressure is on for the Montgomery County School Board to release the full underacted, unedited inspector general’s report into the sexual harassment scandal that has rocked Maryland’s largest school district. 

Justice Department announces new resources to combat violent crime in DC

The Justice Department announced Friday a set of new resources to help combat violent crime in Washington, D.C., where crime rates have surged in recent years.

12-year-old injured during altercation at Lakelands Park Middle School: officials

A 12-year-old girl at Lakelands Park Middle School was reportedly assaulted and suffered serious injuries during a physical altercation on Wednesday afternoon. 

Turtle and ferret safely escape two-alarm fire in DC

A two-alarm fire in a two-story home in Northeast D.C. Friday displaced four adults and four children – and two pets. 

Tensions high as Montgomery County School Board reviews superintendent's proposed budget

As the saga with Montgomery County Public Schools continues to unfold, Superintendent Dr. Monfia McKnight is standing by her words – and is doing her job after the school board asked her to resign. 

Is MCPS still a premier school district?

What happened to Montgomery County Public Schools? The county leaders FOX 5 spoke with still believe this is the premier school district, but want some serious changes.

Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users

Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.