DC father, teacher shot and killed in Shaw remembered at vigil
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday to remember a D.C. educator and father of four who was shot and killed in the Shaw neighborhood Saturday night.
DC gyms asking to be exempt from mask mandate if they require customers be vaccinated
Gyms in D.C. are asking Mayor Muriel Bowser to exempt them from the mask mandate put in place last month if they require all patrons of their businesses to be vaccinated.
DC issues Boil Water Advisory for parts of Northeast after E. coli concerns
The District has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of the Northeast due to the possibility of elevated levels of E. coli/coliform bacteria.
DC community pushes back against city’s plan to tear down Hardy Park
A D.C. community is pushing for the city to save a park in the Northwest from demolition.
Surveillance video captures suspects discharging guns at DC playground
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating suspects caught on surveillance video discharging a firearm at a playground early Wednesday morning.
DC Restaurant Week excitement halted by worry over delta variant, mask mandate
Many D.C. restaurants are on edge as the delta variant creates worries just as the industry is getting ready to welcome diners for Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week starting Aug. 9.
Trinity Washington University uses pandemic relief funds to cover $2.3M in student debt
At Trinity Washington University in Northeast D.C., the median family income is about $25,000. And that was before the pandemic hit students hard. That's why the school decided to help ease some financial burdens.
Washington Post ‘Fact Checker’ gives Bowser 4 Pinocchios in her response to FOX 5 over mask flap
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker isn’t buying D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s spin after she was caught on camera at an indoor portion of a Saturday wedding -- without a mask – just hours after restoring an indoor mask mandate in the nation’s capital.
Vaccine passports in the DMV - here's what you need to know
Could a COVID-19 vaccine passport soon make its way to D.C., Maryland and Virginia? After New York City announced they were getting ready to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, FOX 5 spoke with local leaders to get answers.
Virtual learning may not be available for DMV families who previously opted for in-person learning
With growing concerns surrounding the delta variant of COVID-19 and recent changes in some mask mandates, there are questions about whether school districts within the D.C. region are ready to handle more families who want virtual learning for their child, instead of in-person.
DC health officials see uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations as cases surge
Vaccination rates are up across the U.S. and in the DMV as the D.C. Department of Health says they've seen an uptick in people coming in to get their shot.
DC Council unanimously votes against Bowser’s $11 million for more officers, allows $5M
The D.C. Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve what they called a “compromise” package, providing $5 million for the Metropolitan Police Department instead of authorizing $11 million that Mayor Muriel Bowser had proposed.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials honor fallen Pentagon officer at DC hospital
Hundreds of law enforcement officers descended on the street outside of George Washington University Hospital in Foggy Bottom on Tuesday to stand watch and then render honors for a fallen Pentagon police officer.
Senate votes to grant Medals of Honor to police who responded to Capitol riot
The Senate on Tuesday voted to give medals to the officers who responded to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
Two loaded guns seized by USCP officers near U.S. Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police officers seized two loaded guns near the U.S. Capitol Monday afternoon.
Capitol police officer describes racism experienced during Jan. 6 riot
The world was watching as Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn described the racism he was confronted with as he defended the Capitol on January 6.
Brood X cicadas continue to impact DMV - here's how to spot them
If you weren’t a fan of Brood X cicadas, we've got some bad news: they’re back! Although this time around, the experience will be much different.
Fourth police officer dies by suicide after Capitol riot, family confirms
A fourth police officer who responded to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 has died by suicide, according to his family.
Third police officer dies from suicide after Capitol riot: DC police
D.C. police say a third officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has committed suicide.
Mask mandates, COVID-19 restrictions could be reinstated in some DMV communities
With the Delta variant on the rise across the country, some areas in the DMV are reinstating COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates. However, there are some communities struggling with what to do.