Verizon technician and 91-year-old Bowie woman form unlikely friendship
When 91-year old Ruth White made an appointment with Verizon to have cable installed at her Bowie home she had no idea she would come across a tech that turned into a friend.
Loudoun County pharmacist drives 100 miles to pick up life-sustaining drug for young patient
CHANTILLY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - For Warren and Nikki Linscott, hearing that their second daughter Callie would be born with a rare medical condition was difficult, but the Virginia couple was grateful they found out just weeks before she was born so they could get the proper medical treatment.
Pay It Forward: Restoring historic African American cemetery in Southeast DC
Thousands of people driving along Benning Road every day know very little about Woodlawn Cemetery.
Pay It Forward: Celebrating our educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
This week schools across the country are taking a moment to recognize and celebrate our teachers.
Military mom who surprised son in Fairfax County treated to early Mother's Day before she redeploys
A military mom who came home from her deployment to give her son the surprise of his life at his school in Fairfax County received her own surprise on Friday.
Prince George's County woman declines salary, volunteers in community for 23 years
A Prince George's County woman has worked to help her community eight hours a day, six days a week for more than two decades and has declined any compensation for her good deeds.
Virginia teen with autism who donated peanut butter surprised with $2K donation on his behalf
A Virginia teen with autism lovingly referred to as "Bean" first made headlines back in January when he donated his lifetime supply of peanut butter that was given to him by Lidl to furloughed government workers.
Good Samaritan who helped rescue toddler in DC carjacking surprised with spending spree
A good Samaritan who rushed to rescue a toddler who was abducted during a carjacking in the District was surprised with a shopping spree Friday morning.
Pay It Forward: Woodbridge group helping homeless stay warm during winter
The DC area has experienced frigid temperatures, gusting winds, soaking rains, and snow over the last few weeks. But not everyone is fortunate enough to experience this wicked weather from the comfort and warmth of a home.
Prince George's County woman finishes final round of chemo: ‘Be thankful for everything'
A Prince George’s County woman finishing her final round of chemotherapy in DC says she has the love and support she received to thank as she walks out of the hospital.
Pay It Forward: Loudoun County sheriff's deputies inspire students with reading
Students at Arcola Elementary, led by reading specialist Kelly Rogan, have the incredible opportunity to read and spend time with local officers from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Pay It Forward: La Cocina VA helps combat unemployment and hunger with culinary program
A Northern Virginia woman is helping people in the Hispanic community combat unemployment and hunger with her culinary program.
FOX 5 Diaper Drive Donation Day
Earlier this season, FOX 5 DC asked local businesses to set up donation bins and help us collect diapers and wipes for needy families in the Washington, D.C. area. Today -- we can report that all of you came through! The bins that were set up were filled with much needed supplies!
Pay It Forward: DC woman turns grief from son's murder into opportunity to give to homeless
A DC woman is turning her grief from her son's murder into an opportunity to give to the homeless.
Chillum Youth Project working to Pay It Forward to children in Prince George's County
Community members say children in the Langley Park area of Prince George's County are bombarded every day with gang violence and poverty.
Pay It Forward: Maryland man recovers food to make an impact on hunger
Here's a staggering statistic -133 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States each year. That translates to 161 billion dollars spent on food...that ended up in the trash.
Pay It Forward: Retired teacher in Prince George's County tends to students at bus stop
A retired teacher in Prince George’s County is continuing to Pay It Forward to students in her neighborhood.
Pay It Forward: DC moms teaming up to end childhood hunger
Nothing pulls at the heartstrings like the thought of a child going hungry and three DC mothers are teaming up to Pay It Forward by working to solve childhood hunger in the District.
PAY IT FORWARD: Loudoun Therapeutic Riding helps vets and people with disabilities
It’s no secret that animals hold a special power to heal and to calm. From PTSD affected veterans to people who suffer from debilitating conditions, therapeutic animals can yield remarkable results and one Virginia riding program is seeing those results firsthand.
Pay It Forward: Forever Moriah Foundation celebrates birthdays and milestones for kids with cancer
As September is pediatric cancer awareness month, there is still much more to be done in the fight against this devastating disease.