RFK Stadium Plan: Washington Commanders, DC agree on deal to return to nation's capital

After nearly three decades, Washington Commanders fans will see their team return to the nation's capital as part of a monumental multi-billion-dollar agreement to redevelop the RFK Stadium site and surrounding community.

RFK Stadium Deal: DC, Washington Commanders unveil plans for site

The Washington Commanders are set to return to the nation’s capital following an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia to build a new stadium on the site of the old RFK Stadium.

DC, Commanders announce deal for new stadium at RFK site

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is expected to make an announcement Monday morning on a deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. 

Suspect arrested in theft of Kristi Noem's purse from DC restaurant: officials

A man has been arrested for his involvement in multiple robberies in D.C., one including the theft of U.S. Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem's purse on Easter Sunday.

Kennedy Center cancels Pride events to align with new priorities

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week's worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.

Suspect stabs, kills man in Southeast DC: police

A photo of a suspect involved in a deadly stabbing in Southeast, D.C. has been released. 

DC weather: Mild Friday with chance for scattered evening showers

Scattered showers on Friday and a possible thunderstorm overnight across the Washington, D.C. region as we head into the weekend.

50th illegal cannabis shop raided, shut down in DC

FOX 5 cameras were rolling when D.C. police raided and shut down the 50th illegal cannabis shop in the city Thursday afternoon.

Trump says Washington Redskins is 'superior' name to Commanders

With the Commanders close to finalizing a deal to build a new stadium on the old RFK Stadium site in D.C., could part of that agreement involve the team's former name?

Surveillance photo released of stabbing suspect in DC

A surveillance photo of a suspect involved in a stabbing in Northwest, D.C. has been released. 

DC home listings up nearly 47 percent

The D.C. housing market is hot. Amid a shakeup in the federal government, there are more listings in the metro area and that's good news for anyone looking to buy.

DC AG issues warning about deepfake telemarketing scams

Everyone knows to be especially careful of scams these days. It could be a text about an unpaid toll, or maybe a caller says you have unpaid taxes, but what if the person who’s asking you for money sounds or looks just like someone you love?

I-83 campaign committee accused of tampering with signatures

Leading members of the Initiative 83 campaign committee have been accused of violating D.C. election laws by the D.C.Democratic Party.  

Earth Day Anacostia River cleanup highlights restoration efforts

Volunteers gathered near Kingman and Heritage Islands on Earth Day 2025 to continue efforts to restore the Anacostia River, once a heavily polluted and overlooked waterway.

Pope Francis’ funeral plans set

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square.

Body of missing DC woman found inside dumpster

Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a missing woman was discovered inside a dumpster at a busy shopping center in northeast Washington.