DC barricade situation connected to nearby shooting, police say

Police are investigating a barricade situation in southeast Washington, D.C. they believe is connected to a nearby shooting.

SNAP benefits halt Nov. 1 amid government shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website that no federal food assistance will be distributed on Nov. 1, raising concerns for families as the government shutdown continues.

Howard University celebrates 101st Homecoming

Howard University celebrated its 101st Homecoming this weekend, launching festivities with the school's Yardfest celebration. 

2-alarm fire destroys Frederick townhouse

A two-alarm fire ripped through a Frederick townhouse early Sunday morning, displacing nine residents, including four children.

Marine Corps Marathon: FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey runs with thousands

Tens of thousands of runners laced up this weekend for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon - including FOX 5’s Steven Chenevey.

Violent DC weekend after 12 shot, including child and several near Howard University

Twelve people were shot across the District in just nine hours this weekend, including a 5-year-old boy and several near Howard University, marking one of the most violent stretches of the year, according to police.

Alligator with mouth taped shut abandoned in parking lot

An alligator was abandoned in the parking lot of a reptile shop in Harford County late Thursday night, per officials. 

Trump DOJ plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the West African nation of Liberia has agreed to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and he could be deported there as early as Oct. 31. 

Solaire Social Food Hall closes suddenly in Silver Spring

Just 17 months after opening in downtown Silver Spring, Solaire Social Food Hall is closing on Friday. 

Virginia Democrats could redraw state's congressional maps

Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.  

Suspect vehicle found after woman struck by hit-and-run driver, then police cruiser in VA

New developments came Thursday in the tragic hit-and-run death of a 62-year-old woman. The victim was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and then, she was run over by a responding Fairfax County police officer's cruiser. 

Maryland man sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of homemade explosive materials

A Frederick County judge has sentenced 20-year-old John Timothy Lightfield to three years in prison after authorities discovered materials used to make homemade explosives inside his apartment.

Early voting surges in Virginia ahead of Election Day

We are just two weeks out from Election Day in Virginia and a new university poll says voters are paying attention to these statewide  races, especially the showdown for the state’s next governor.