Nearly half of Northern Virginians impacted by substance abuse, new study shows
A new study is highlighting the alarming reach of substance abuse in Northern Virginia, showing that nearly half of residents are either struggling themselves or know someone who is.
'Rolling Ray,' DC influencer Raymond Harper, dead at 28: report
D.C. social media influencer Raymond Harper, known as ‘Rolling Ray,’ has died at age 28, reports say.
How long could National Guard remain in DC?
National Guard troops remain stationed across Washington, D.C., with growing questions about how long they’ll stay and what role they’ll play in the months ahead.
Dominion Energy lays out price hike proposal for Virginia residents
Virginians may soon see higher electricity prices as state regulators hold a public hearing on the matter.
Construction ramping up as I-495 Express Lanes project enters homestretch
Construction on the new I-495 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia is entering the homestretch – although drivers will have to deal with even more construction and congestion first.
Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
Crash downs tree, shuts stretch of GW Parkway in Virginia
An early Wednesday morning crash shut down a portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway after a vehicle struck a tree, sending it across the roadway.
Fake shooting report at UMD comes amidst wave of college campus hoaxes
A wave of fake shooting reports on college campuses hit close to home Tuesday, when police said someone falsely reported an incident had occurred on the University of Maryland's College Park campus.
New analysis indicates possible recession coming for DC region
For decades, the Washington, D.C., region has been considered recession-proof, thanks in large part to the federal government and government contracting.
'Landmark case': DNA evidence leads to conviction in woman's 1987 rape
A man has been convicted in the 1987 abduction and rape of a 50-year-old woman that had gone unsolved for more than three decades.
Zip Trip 2025 Finale: Celebrating National Harbor
It’s Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, and the grand finale of FOX 5’s 2025 Zip Trip season!
Labor Day weekend 2025 traffic: Best and worst times to hit the road
Labor Day weekend around the nation’s capital often means gridlock - and this year is no exception.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks court to bar federal officials from making ‘inflammatory’ statements
Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are asking a federal court to issue an order barring officials from the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security from making public statements they say could jeopardize his right to a fair trial.
Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Sunny, warm and dry across DC region
The unofficial end of summer is shaping up to be a pleasant one across the Washington, D.C. region, with sunny skies and dry conditions expected through Labor Day.
2 separate animal cruelty cases under investigation in DMV
Two dogs have died and two separate animal cruelty investigations are underway in the DMV.
Trump proposes death penalty for murder convictions after father of 2 killed in DC
D.C.'s homicide-free streak came to an end this week after a man was killed in Southeast.
Suspects sought in Virginia Walmart armed abduction, robbery: police
Authorities in Virginia are searching for a man and woman accused of abducting a driver from a Walmart parking lot in Culpeper and forcing them to drive to a residence where cash and personal items were stolen.
Virginia prosecutor in ‘au pair’ affair case served summons for drinking in public: police
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Clingan, the lead prosecutor in a Virginia double-murder case involving a Brazilian au pair, was served a summons for drinking alcohol in public, according to Fairfax County police.
Bicyclist killed in Prince George’s County collision
A man riding a bicycle was killed Wednesday evening in a collision with a vehicle in Prince George’s County.
Trump calls for death penalty in DC: 'It's a very strong preventative'
President Donald Trump is now calling for capital punishment in the capitol city.