Plans in the works to install outdoor dining decks and expand sidewalks in Georgetown
Changes could be coming to outdoor dining in Georgetown. The Georgetown Business Improvement District wants to expand sidewalks and install decking along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Alaska illustrator becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal
Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for "We Are Water Protectors," a celebration of nature and condemnation of the "black snake" Dakota Access Pipeline.
What kind of mask should you be wearing? UMD professor weighs in
These days, wherever you are, you’re bound to see plenty of people wearing masks. But according to researchers, some of those face coverings may not be working quite as well as you’d think.
Virtual learning, work from home affected by widespread internet outage
Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue.
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after hospital visit
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy was taken to a hospital Tuesday evening after not feeling well and later sent home after tests, a spokesman said, hours after the 80-year-old Democrat began presiding over the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
FBI releases details about new arrests made for involvement in U.S. Capitol attack
The enormous investigation into the deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol continues to grow.
Capitol Police chief apologizes for failing to prepare for US Capitol riot
The interim chief of the Capitol Police apologized Tuesday for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection despite having warnings that white supremacists and far-right groups would target Congress.
Man shoots girlfriend's ex-husband 10 times during argument, police say
A man was shot 10 times after getting into an argument with his ex-wife's boyfriend on Jan. 25, Mesa Police say. He's stable at the hospital.
Montgomery County officials insistent on indoor dining ban
Dozens of restaurant and bar owners and operators in Montgomery County are continuing to express their frustrations about staying closed for indoor dining.
Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test
Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Montgomery County police chief talks potential policy changes after US Capitol riot
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones told FOX 5 he can see departments enhancing social media policies and plans to look at his department’s system of background checks as a result of the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Fairfax teachers' union asks school district to push back return to class after vaccine shortage
One of Fairfax County’s top teachers' unions is asking Fairfax County Public Schools to push back its tentative return to class start date on February 16 citing Virginia's COVID-19 vaccine supply shortage and massive vaccine appointment cancellations throughout the state.
COVID-19 vaccine centers opening at Baltimore Convention Center, Six Flags in Bowie
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that the state will be setting up a total of six mass COVID-19 vaccinations sites – starting with the Baltimore Convention Center and Six Flags in Bowie.
Pennsylvania woman accused of Pelosi laptop theft during Capitol riot banned from Internet
A federal judge has banned Riley Williams, the woman accused of stealing a laptop from Nancy Pelosi's office on Jan, 6, from using any devices with internet access.
Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s Secretary of State
Antony Blinken has pledged to be a leading force in the Biden administration’s bid to reframe the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world after four years in which President Donald Trump questioned longtime alliances.
Anne Arundel County restaurant capacity to expand on Friday, exec says
Anne Arundel County will expand its restaurant capacity by the end of the week, officials announced on Tuesday.
Former Howard County liquor store clerk sexually assaulted customer on Christmas Eve, cops say
A former clerk at a liquor store in Ellicott City is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a female customer in a walk-in cooler on Christmas Eve.
FOX 5 sits down with Fairfax County police chief Roessler one week before he retires
Next week, Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler plans to retire, marking the end of a tenure that brought major reforms to Virginia’s largest police department but also criticism from the chief’s rank-and-file.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.