Should school resource officers return to curb violence in Montgomery Co. public schools?
Officials from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), the State’s Attorney Office, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) conducted a joint news conference Monday to give an update on the Magruder High School shooting.
Police ask for help identifying suspects in northwest DC burglary
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying suspects accused of a Burglary in Northwest.
1 student shot at Magruder High School; another student in custody, police say
UPDATE: Montgomery County Police say a 17-year-old student faces several charges for the shooting at Magruder High School Friday.
Students in Montgomery Co. hold walkouts to demand switch to virtual learning amid COVID concerns
Students at multiple Montgomery County schools plan to walk out of class on Friday. Student organizers say there could be hundreds of students taking part at nearly 20 different schools.
Montgomery County Public School leaders discuss school closures and COVID-19 decision making
After nearly two weeks of parents voicing frustrations, Montgomery County Public School leaders have shared more details behind how COVID-19 school closure decisions are being made during this latest Omicron variant wave.
Man serving time for 2002 murder connected to 2 unsolved killings in VA, MD dating back to 1987
The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested a man currently convicted of murder in connection with an unsolved 2002 murder in Mount Rainier. The same suspect has also been indicted in Fairfax County for a 1987 murder.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather
16 Montgomery Co. schools going virtual due to COVID related reasons
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
DC Public Schools increasing pay for substitute teachers
Substitute teachers serving less than 30 days in a school year will now make $17 an hour, an increase from $15.20 an hour, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Prince George's Co. Public Schools budget proposal would consolidate alternative schools
Some Prince George’s County students and staff say they were shocked to learn their schools are on the chopping block. FOX 5 has learned the PGCPS CEO’s budget proposal would consolidate the county’s alternative schools from five down to three.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools teacher’s union votes no confidence; council holding emergency session
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.
Poolesville HS students stage walkout to promote proper mask-wearing practices
Students at Poolesville High School want their peers, faculty and members of their community to wear their masks properly.
Montgomery County community conversation falls flat for MCPS parents, students
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
Montgomery County schools not likely to receive National Guard assistance for bus driver shortage
Montgomery County Public Schools is likely not getting National Guard assistance to help with its continued bus driver shortage, FOX 5 learned on Wednesday. A state official confirmed for FOX 5, there is no actual pending request.
New video released of suspects allegedly responsible for fatal shooting of pro boxer Danny Kelly Jr.
Investigators are releasing new surveillance video, hoping it will help police catch the suspect or suspects responsible for fatally shooting professional boxer Danny Kelly Jr. on Christmas Eve in Prince George's County.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Montgomery County sheds light on public schools' 5% guidance controversy
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.
DC substitute teachers hold 'Day of Absence' to rally for better pay, benefits
Substitute teachers in D.C. held a “Day of Absence" on Monday, rallying in front of the Wilson Building to demand better pay, benefits and more.
Montgomery County parents speak out on district's handling of COVID-19 at town hall
County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools changing COVID-19 protocols amid concerns from parents
Montgomery County Public Schools is nixing the threshold it was using to help determine whether schools should transition from in-person to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
Prince George’s County shooting: Juvenile kills 2, injures 1 in domestic incident, police say
A juvenile in Prince George’s County shot and killed two family members and injured another during a domestic incident Thursday evening, according to police.