UMD researchers create 'smart underwear' to study farts
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.
Bowie Six Flags property sold: Prince George's County Councilmember reacts
A group led by NBA superstar Kevin Durant has purchased the former Six Flags property in Bowie. Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay joins FOX 5 to discuss.
A group led by NBA superstar Kevin Durant has purchased the former Six Flags property in Bowie. Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay joins FOX 5 to discuss.
Pennsylvania Avenue makeover could remove Freedom Plaza
New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces.
New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz; Virginia missing middle arguments
TOP HEADLINES: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, less than a day after agreeing to open it amid a two-week ceasefire. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the missing middle.
TOP HEADLINES: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, less than a day after agreeing to open it amid a two-week ceasefire. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the missing middle.
US government still intends to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia | FOX 5 AT 6AM
The Department of Homeland Security says it still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept him.
The Department of Homeland Security says it still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept him.
Prince William Co Route 28 widening plan: What you need to know
Prince William County is moving forward with a long‑debated plan to widen a congested stretch of Route 28, taking a key step toward addressing one of northern Virginia’s most worst traffic bottlenecks.
Prince William County is moving forward with a long‑debated plan to widen a congested stretch of Route 28, taking a key step toward addressing one of northern Virginia’s most worst traffic bottlenecks.
What WSSC Water’s fluoride reduction means for your household
WSSC Water is temporarily reducing fluoride levels in its drinking water for customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran.
WSSC Water is temporarily reducing fluoride levels in its drinking water for customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran.
Fairfax County considers adding Capital Bikeshare stations along I-66 corridor
Fairfax County is exploring a plan to expand Capital Bikeshare along the I‑66 corridor.
Fairfax County is exploring a plan to expand Capital Bikeshare along the I‑66 corridor.
US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire | FOX 5 AT 4AM
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilization.
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilization.
WSSC reducing fluoride levels in water due to conflict in Middle East
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Company (WSSC) says it's temporarily reducing the level of fluoride added to the area’s drinking water. They say it’s due to nationwide supply chain challenges, caused in part by the conflict in the Middle East.
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Company (WSSC) says it's temporarily reducing the level of fluoride added to the area’s drinking water. They say it’s due to nationwide supply chain challenges, caused in part by the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump announces ceasefire with Iran; Lawsuit over federal shooting in DC | TOP STORIES
Here are the top headlines from FOX 5 DC at 10.
Here are the top headlines from FOX 5 DC at 10.
What time is Trump's deadline to Iran? Experts weigh in on the latest
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran if they don't come to an agreement and open the Straight of Hormuz by 8pm ET on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran if they don't come to an agreement and open the Straight of Hormuz by 8pm ET on Tuesday.
PG Council to vote on immigration enforcement laws
Prince George’s County leaders are expected to take a major step Tuesday as the County Council prepares to vote on a several bills aimed at limiting how federal immigration agents operate within the county.
Prince George’s County leaders are expected to take a major step Tuesday as the County Council prepares to vote on a several bills aimed at limiting how federal immigration agents operate within the county.
LCPS budget advances without funding for elementary SRO
Loudoun County supervisors are set to give final approval Tuesday to a budget that does not include funding to place school resource officers in elementary schools.
Loudoun County supervisors are set to give final approval Tuesday to a budget that does not include funding to place school resource officers in elementary schools.
Happy 100th birthday Cassie Tolbart
FOX 5 is wishing Cassie Tolbart, FOX 5’s Gwen Tobart’s mom, a happy 100th birthday!
FOX 5 is wishing Cassie Tolbart, FOX 5’s Gwen Tobart’s mom, a happy 100th birthday!
DC police release body camera video
D.C. police have released body camera footage from an officer involved shooting on Benning Road that occurred on Oct. 17.
D.C. police have released body camera footage from an officer involved shooting on Benning Road that occurred on Oct. 17.
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Chevy Chase
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday in a crash at Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County police said.
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday in a crash at Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County police said.
Unattended cooking sparks overnight house fire in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County firefighters responded to an overnight house fire in Gaithersburg after unattended cooking ignited flames inside a home early Tuesday.
Montgomery County firefighters responded to an overnight house fire in Gaithersburg after unattended cooking ignited flames inside a home early Tuesday.
Iran calls for human chains around power plants | FOX 5 AT 4AM
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline rapidly approaching for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the massive bombing of the country’s infrastructure, Iran on Tuesday urged youths to form human chains around power plants and its president said 14 million people had answered calls to volunteer to fight.
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline rapidly approaching for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the massive bombing of the country’s infrastructure, Iran on Tuesday urged youths to form human chains around power plants and its president said 14 million people had answered calls to volunteer to fight.
Woman convicted of manslaughter in DC; MD woman who died in house fire ID'd; DHS emloyees paid
Here are the top headlines from FOX 5 News at 6.
Here are the top headlines from FOX 5 News at 6.



















