Some of the first flights out of the Middle East landing at Dulles Thursday
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Many travelers have been stuck in the Middle East for days after the U.S. and Israel conducted strikes on Iran. Now, some of the first flights are finally making their way out of the area, and two are set to land at Dulles today. FOX 5's Syeda Abbas has the details. 

E‑ZPass text message scam targeting drivers in DMV

Drivers across the D.C. region and nationwide are being warned about a growing text message scam involving fake E ZPass toll notices.

Maryland trooper hospitalized after crash on Capital Beltway

Maryland State Police did not comment on the trooper's condition. The other driver was reportedly uninjured.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

Crystal City Metro station to close for ten weekends starting Saturday

Beginning this weekend, the Crystal City Metro station will be closed and rail service between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport will be suspended for ten weekends as construction begins to build a second entrance. 

Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.

These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.

Metro says crime on buses, trains has dropped significantly
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Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic. WMATA leaders are crediting the transit agency's stepped-up enforcement for the big drop.

Capitol Heights Metro station set to be redeveloped
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A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan Tuesday at the Capitol Heights Metro Station, aimed at bringing new housing, retail, and long-term investment to the Blue Line corridor.

Virginia leaders push to delay Shenandoah rail revival vote
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Efforts to move the space shuttle “Discovery” from Northern Virginia to Texas have hit a roadblock. It looks like the shuttle could stay in the DMV, at least for now.

Metro announces free rides, parking for holidays
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Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.