What to watch the weekend of January 27
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You may be looking for something new to watch while you are hanging out over the weekend. FOX 5's Kevin McCarthy joins the DMV Zone to break down some of the options.

Pickleball noise debate underway in Northern Virginia community
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It?s a contest playing out in across the country: the noise created by pickleball and it?s impact on neighbors who live nearby. To help with the problem, one Northern Virginia community is volleying around an idea to reduce the number of days people can play at a popular park. FOX 5's David Kaplan joins the DMV Zone to explain.

DC restaurants impacted by crime
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2022 was a tough year for restaurants in D.C., and 2023 has not been off to a much better start as many eateries grapple with how to handle the recent crime happening across the city. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains.

Shopper attacked in possible hate crime at Gaithersburg grocery store
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A 19-year-old could face hate crime charges for attacking a customer inside a Gaithersburg grocery store on Thursday evening.�The DMV Zone talks with Gil Preuss the CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington about the investigation into the incident.

Influencer calls $200k chump change
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A YouTube influencer says anyone in their 20s should be able to afford a $200,000 Lamborghini. But is that actually attainable? The DMV Zone crew discusses.

Texas man scammed by puppy sale
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The DMV Zone crew is talking about the latest trending stories on the web, including how a Texas man was scammed as he was trying to buy a puppy.

Can you cut a Ziploc bag in half?
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A new video on social media claims you can cut a Ziploc bag in half to make two smaller bags. So we had to put it to the test to see how it works!

Sound Off: Will artificial intelligence replace us at work?
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Questions and concerns are growing about chat bots, like ChatGPT, that have proven smart enough to write essays and pass business school tests. So that begs the question, will this artificial intelligence eventually replace people at work. We talk to the DMV Zone crew and people in Bethesda to get their take on the AI bots.

Talking the latest headlines out of Arlington
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Jo DeVoe from Arlington Now to take about some of the latest stories coming out of Arlington, including officials approving alcohol service at more area parks.

Vernon Davis announces winner of $10k dance contest
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Former NFL superstar Vernon Davis and music producer Tone P joined the DMV Zone to announce the winner of the dance competition they hosted in partnership with the Washington Commanders. The winner, Tierra "Poca" Parham, showed off her moves for the DMV Zone and received a $10,000 check!

Effort underway to rename Alexandria streets named after confederates
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There is an effort underway in Alexandria, Virginia to rename all of the streets named after members of the confederacy. Alexandria City Council Member Sarah Bagley joins the DMV Zone to talk about the effort.

Is artificial intelligence coming for our jobs?
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There are a lot of concerns and questions surrounding chat bots, like ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence software has proven that it can write essays and pass business school tests, and now people are concerned their jobs are next. Tech reporter William Antonelli joins the show to tell us about the AI bots, and Joe gives it a try by asking the chatbot to write a rap song for him.

How long can you go without a smartphone?
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A new study finds many people would struggle to manage their lives without a smartphone, so we wanted to ask the DMV Zone crew how long they each think they can go without a phone.

Netflix plans to end password sharing by March
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The DMV Zone crew is talking about the latest trending stories on the web, including Netflix's plans to stop password sharing by the end of March.

$150 cup of coffee
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A coffee house in Portland, Oregon is selling a $150 cup of coffee made from black Jaguar Geisha Beans from Panama that cost $2,000 a bag. So we had to ask the DMV Zone crew would you pay that much for a cup of joe?

Sound Off: When will we get snow?
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The DMV has not seen much snow this winter, so we wanted to ask people when they think we will get some winter weather. The DMV Zone crew and local residents share what they think of the lack of snow, and whether they are hoping to get some before the winter ends.

Taking a look at the 2023 Super Bowl ads
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For some people, including FOX 5's Kevin McCarthy, the advertisements are the best part of the Super Bowl. We take a look at some of the ads set to run during the game in February, and talk with Kevin about what makes them his favorite part of the Super Bowl.

DC statehood bill introduced in Senate
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The push for D.C. statehood has some new momentum after Delaware Senator Tom Carper introduced a statehood bill last year, and D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced the same bill in the house this year. The DMV Zone spoke with Joe Messina and Rich Nichols to learn more about both sides of the issue.

Virginia considers bill allowing 'second look' at prison sentences
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A proposed bill in Virginia would allow a second look at prison sentences, with the possibility of shortening them. FOX 5's Katie Barlow tells us about the bill and explain how it could help thousands of people and their families.

Prince George's County Executive talks Blue Line corridor project
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Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks joined the DMV Zone to talk about the development project aiming to build a sports and entertainment destination along the Blue Line corridor, after she testified about the project before the Board of Public Works on Wednesday.