Water Safety Month: Important swim skills for kids
It’s almost summer – and now is a great time to focus on swim skills for kids! FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited an aquatic center in Germantown to share tips on getting children more confident and safer in the water.
It’s almost summer – and now is a great time to focus on swim skills for kids! FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited an aquatic center in Germantown to share tips on getting children more confident and safer in the water.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
Man accused of trying to abduct woman at Pentagon City due in court
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality | FOX 5 AT 6AM
Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.
Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.
Pedestrian struck, killed on outer loop of I-495 | FOX 5 AT 4AM
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Thousands of dollars of food tokens stolen from DC nonprofit
Breadcoin, a nonprofit helping fight hunger in the DMV, had thousands of dollars of supplies stolen after someone broke into an employees car. The thief took coins the organization gives to families, which they can exchange for food.
Breadcoin, a nonprofit helping fight hunger in the DMV, had thousands of dollars of supplies stolen after someone broke into an employees car. The thief took coins the organization gives to families, which they can exchange for food.
Veteran cycling 2,100 miles for Wounded Warrior Project
Jodie Knox is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. She retired after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Now she's cycling 2,100 miles — from Key West, Florida, to Kittery, Maine, to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Jodie Knox is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. She retired after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Now she's cycling 2,100 miles — from Key West, Florida, to Kittery, Maine, to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Donald Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool amid restoration
President Donald Trump took a drive across the empty Reflecting Pool at the Washington Monument on Thursday, inspecting the progress of restoration ahead of America's 250th Independence Day celebration.
President Donald Trump took a drive across the empty Reflecting Pool at the Washington Monument on Thursday, inspecting the progress of restoration ahead of America's 250th Independence Day celebration.
Attempted abduction arrest; Alleged drug empire dismantled | TOP HEADLINES
TOP HEADLINES: Suspect arrested after attempted abduction in Pentagon City. Alleged drug empire run by college grads dismantled.
TOP HEADLINES: Suspect arrested after attempted abduction in Pentagon City. Alleged drug empire run by college grads dismantled.
Maryland Purple Lane update: Crews lay final piece of track
Maryland's long-delayed Purple Line project reached a major construction milestone on Thursday, laying the final piece of track between Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The line is projected to launch by the end of 2027.
Maryland's long-delayed Purple Line project reached a major construction milestone on Thursday, laying the final piece of track between Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The line is projected to launch by the end of 2027.
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Exploring DC’s Museum of the Bible
Our National Travel and Tourism Week coverage continues with a visit to the global, innovative and educational institution in the heart of D.C., the Museum of the Bible.
Our National Travel and Tourism Week coverage continues with a visit to the global, innovative and educational institution in the heart of D.C., the Museum of the Bible.
FOX 5 Weather Day: Excitement builds at Nats Park
The crowds are showing up for FOX 5 Weather Day fun at Nats Park!
The crowds are showing up for FOX 5 Weather Day fun at Nats Park!
Virginia traveler from hantavirus stricken cruise ship returns home, officials say
The Virginia Department of Health says one Virginia traveler who was aboard a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned home and is under public health monitoring.
The Virginia Department of Health says one Virginia traveler who was aboard a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned home and is under public health monitoring.
OSSE testing new school bus tracker
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
FOX 5 Weather Day: Getting the field ready
John Turnour talks with Tucker Barnes and Annie Mae about field conditions at Nationals Park during FOX 5 Weather Day.
John Turnour talks with Tucker Barnes and Annie Mae about field conditions at Nationals Park during FOX 5 Weather Day.
DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non citizens.
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non citizens.
Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality | FOX 5 AT 6AM
More than two dozen passengers left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on April 24 without contact tracing, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died on board, the ship operator and Dutch officials said Thursday.
More than two dozen passengers left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on April 24 without contact tracing, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died on board, the ship operator and Dutch officials said Thursday.
New charges, new photos in National Mall shooting case | FOX 5 AT 4AM
The Texas man accused of opening fire near the Washington Monument is now facing federal assault and gun charges, officials say.
The Texas man accused of opening fire near the Washington Monument is now facing federal assault and gun charges, officials say.