Community gathers for RFK stadium site open house meeting as Commanders prepare for DC return

Community members gathered on Tuesday night to review redevelopment plans for the RFK Stadium site and offer feedback as the Washington Commanders prepare for a return to the District.

Lego cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in Springfield

As we wait for peak bloom at the Tidal Basin, the cherry blossoms are already in full color at Springfield’s Lego Discovery Center.

Plan to close 15th Street bike lane delayed after cyclist group files lawsuit

A plan to close a popular bike lane in D.C., which data suggests has significantly reduced crashes and injuries, has been delayed after a group of local cyclists filed a lawsuit. 

What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protest in DC this weekend

Washington, D.C. and the DMV will host the third major "No Kings" march and rally Saturday, March 28, 2026, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations the same day.

Cherry Blossom Forecast: Peak bloom could arrive within days

Conditions are lining up for Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees to reach peak bloom as early as this week!

DC weather: Chilly, dry Tuesday before midweek warm up

Chilly and dry conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, marking one of the cooler days of the week.

ICE agents seen at Reagan National, Dulles as shutdown strains TSA staffing

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been spotted at both Reagan National and Dulles International airports as the partial federal government shutdown continues to affect Transportation Security Administration staffing.

US Park Police officer released from hospital after DC ambush shooting; suspect search continues

A U.S. Park Police officer has been released from the hospital after being seriously wounded Monday in the District after being shot in what the agency’s chief described as an ambush.

Suspicious package closed Capitol Visitor Center screening areas, several nearby roads Monday

A suspicious package found Monday on the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol prompted the closure of screening areas at the Capitol Visitor Center and several surrounding roads, U.S. Capitol Police said.

US Park Police officer shot, injured in DC

A member of the United States Park Police was shot Monday in Southeast Washington, D.C., according to the D.C. Police Union.

DC’s cherry blossoms reach Stage 5; peak bloom expected later this week

Washington’s cherry blossoms have reached Stage Five, known as Puffy White, on their path to peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Monday.

DC weather: Morning showers, cooler Monday; 50s return Tuesday

A round of morning showers and a steady drop in temperatures will make for a cool, breezy Monday across the Washington, D.C. region.

TSA wait times grow as ICE officers begin assisting at airports

Federal immigration officers are being sent to airports around the country to help ease the strain on Transportation Security Administration workers who have gone unpaid for weeks amid a battle that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Cyclists group protests against removing the 15th Street bike lane; lawsuit delays start

Despite possible rain, D.C.-area cyclists are moving ahead with a planned protest Monday against the federal government’s plan to remove bike lanes around the National Mall.

DC leaders enact fourth juvenile curfew zone for this weekend
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D.C. Police have added a fourth juvenile curfew zone. This comes after a violent mob of teens took over a park area last weekend. Officials had previously announced three curfew zones, including one in Navy Yard. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal is there live tonight with more. 

Shots fired near event celebrating end of Ramadan in Anacostia
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Police are investigating a shooting near an Eid al-Fitr event at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest on the disturbing incident. 

DC Water holds second public hearing on Potomac Interceptor sewage spill response

DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river.