Maryland high school students walk out in protest of classmate’s deportation

Hundreds of students at Montgomery Blair High School walked out of class Thursday afternoon to protest the recent deportation of a classmate, reportedly a junior, to Guatemala.

VIDEO: Door shattered, window broken as thieves rob Bladensburg laundromat

A Bladensburg business owner says small businesses across the area are being targeted by thieves. The laundromat owner is speaking out after he says his business was robbed with surveillance cameras capturing the whole thing.

Increased police presence at Israeli Embassy in DC following attack on Iran

A Secret Service spokesperson confirmed to FOX 5 on Thursday that there are additional road closures and increased police presence at the Embassy of Israel because of the attack.

Boil water advisory issued for upper Northwest DC

According to D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued due to a loss of water pressure that is impacting nearly 5,000 customers.

Hagerstown Police Officer shot in the line of duty

A police officer responding to a domestic violence-related call was shot Thursday morning. 

US Army marks 250 years: Who are some of the soldiers behind the uniform?

The Army celebrates its 250th birthday this Saturday. The region has been preparing and talking all about event plans to mark the moment, but what about the men and women who don the uniform? 

RFK Stadium deal in jeopardy as Bowser, Mendelson clash over approval timeline

The deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. is in jeopardy as Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson fight over the approval timeline. 

Twilight Tattoo shines ahead of the Army's 250th birthday

It was a powerful showcase of what the army has stood for throughout its 250-year history—honoring soldiers past and present.

Prince George's County Police Chief Malik Aziz finalist for Phoenix PD

Malik Aziz, current Prince George’s County Chief of Police was announced Thursday as one of three finalists for the City of Phoenix’s permanent Police Chief position. 

Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in Virginia, Maryland

A new 2025 study from reveals that both Virginia and Maryland are among the top 10 in the nation where residents need the highest salaries to live comfortably—a reflection of the region’s rising costs and high expectations for quality of life.

18-year-old hits, kills woman, after traveling double speed limit and running red light: police

A Woodbridge teen has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after traveling at more than double the posted speed limit in an active work zone at the time of a fatal collision.

Army 250th birthday military parade: How to take Metro to get to the National Mall

Metro has announced that the Smithsonian Metro station National Mall entrance will be closed on June 14 for the Army's 250th Anniversary celebration. Here's how to take the Metro to the military parade this Saturday.

Budget deadline nears for Purcellville as town faces $3M deficit

The Purcellville town council is in a deadlock over the budget and the council is running out of time to avoid a state takeover.