Great American State Fair prepares for July 4 crowds, heat on National Mall
The Fourth of July weekend is bringing big crowds, big celebrations and big weather concerns to the National Mall. Here’s what visitors should know before heading to the Great American State Fair.
The Fourth of July weekend is bringing big crowds, big celebrations and big weather concerns to the National Mall. Here’s what visitors should know before heading to the Great American State Fair.
Extreme heat prompts safety warnings ahead of July 4 events in DC region
Extreme heat is moving into the D.C. region just as July 4 celebrations get underway. Here’s how to stay safe, spot signs of heat illness and protect pets and vulnerable neighbors.
Extreme heat is moving into the D.C. region just as July 4 celebrations get underway. Here’s how to stay safe, spot signs of heat illness and protect pets and vulnerable neighbors.
New draft master plan reveals vision for neighborhood around future RFK stadium
The District has revealed its first comprehensive vision for the future of the 180-acre RFK Stadium campus.
The District has revealed its first comprehensive vision for the future of the 180-acre RFK Stadium campus.
Teen faces gun charges after weapons found following DC church shooting
A 16-year-old boy faces multiple firearms charges after police found two guns in his backpacks while interviewing witnesses of a double shooting Monday at a Northeast D.C. church.
A 16-year-old boy faces multiple firearms charges after police found two guns in his backpacks while interviewing witnesses of a double shooting Monday at a Northeast D.C. church.
Bottled water available free at Freedom 250 Salute to America event inside secure zone
With extreme heat and large crowds expected this Fourth of July weekend, D.C. officials are urging people to plan ahead as celebrations ramp up across the city.
With extreme heat and large crowds expected this Fourth of July weekend, D.C. officials are urging people to plan ahead as celebrations ramp up across the city.
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
What is a heat dome? How will it impact the DC, Maryland and Virginia region?
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
2 men shot near DC church holding a stop the violence campaign
A gun violence prevention event in northeast Washington was disrupted Monday by a double shooting that left two men injured near a local church.
A gun violence prevention event in northeast Washington was disrupted Monday by a double shooting that left two men injured near a local church.
Extreme Heat Watch, Heat Advisory issued as dangerous conditions grip the DMV
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
1 dead after 2 alarm fire at DC high rise apartment
One person has died after a two‑alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10‑story high‑rise apartment building in southeast Washington.
One person has died after a two‑alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10‑story high‑rise apartment building in southeast Washington.
Pit bull puppies stolen during DC burglary
Police are searching for eight pit bull puppies stolen during a burglary at a home in southeast Washington.
Police are searching for eight pit bull puppies stolen during a burglary at a home in southeast Washington.
2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Bowser details DC's Fourth of July public safety preparations
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city officials detailed the public safety preparations in place for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations and America’s 250th anniversary events.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city officials detailed the public safety preparations in place for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations and America’s 250th anniversary events.
DC prepares for Fourth of July celebrations with fencing, safety measures and road closures
Washington, D.C. is just days away from Fourth of July festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary, and city leaders are finalizing preparations for the large‑scale events planned on the National Mall.
Washington, D.C. is just days away from Fourth of July festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary, and city leaders are finalizing preparations for the large‑scale events planned on the National Mall.
DC area restaurant flooded with donations for Venezuela earthquake victims
As rescue crews race to find survivors in Venezuela, the Washington, D.C. region is stepping up to help.
As rescue crews race to find survivors in Venezuela, the Washington, D.C. region is stepping up to help.
What time is Washington DC's America 250 firework show?
Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.
Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.
DC weather: Extreme heat expected across DMV this week into Fourth of July weekend
Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony
Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.
Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.
Virginia woman charged with murder in 2025 death of infant son in DC
Nearly a year after the death of an 11-month-old boy, the child's mother has been arrested and extradited to the District to face murder charges.
Nearly a year after the death of an 11-month-old boy, the child's mother has been arrested and extradited to the District to face murder charges.
DC police settle lawsuit man detained while protesting National Guard with Star Wars song
The Metropolitan Police Department has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a man who said his First Amendment rights were violated when he was handcuffed while protesting National Guard troops in the District.
The Metropolitan Police Department has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a man who said his First Amendment rights were violated when he was handcuffed while protesting National Guard troops in the District.