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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DC police chief announces juvenile curfew zone in U Street corridor June 26-27

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced the establishment of a temporary "Juvenile Curfew Zone" in the bustling U Street corridor this upcoming weekend.

DC woman sentenced to 29 years for deadly Rock Creek Parkway crash

A Washington, D.C., woman was sentenced on Thursday to nearly 30 years in prison for killing three people in a crash on Rock Creek Parkway in 2023.