Alleged rat infestation in Silver Spring goes viral on social media
A woman filmed live and deceased rats in her apartment at Arrive Silver Spring. After taking her frustration to TikTok, the video went viral.
Local baker offers free birthday cakes to furloughed federal workers
Thursday marked the 37th day of the government shutdown. It’s now the longest shutdown in American history and lawmakers remain locked in a stalemate.
Solaire Social Food Hall closes suddenly in Silver Spring
Just 17 months after opening in downtown Silver Spring, Solaire Social Food Hall is closing on Friday.
Man accused of fatally shooting of ex-girlfriend in Silver Spring
Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly domestic shooting after a woman was gunned down outside her home Sunday morning. Her ex-boyfriend is now in custody.
Two firefighters charged with misdemeanors after hosing baseball field
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
Suspects wanted for killing man, kidnapping 2 others: police
The search is on for more suspects after a man was found dead in a North Bethesda apartment and police say two loved ones of the victim were also kidnapped.
Woman seriously injured after being hit by car in Wheaton, police say
A woman is facing life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Montgomery County.
Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Month Festival officially cancelled due to 'intense fear’
The Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, which celebrates Hispanic Heritage and promotes a deeper understanding of community traditions, has been canceled due to 'intense fear within the community as well as targeting of the community," according to officials.
Eight years later, these Maryland students' satellite may finally go up into space
The CubeSat will be able to take pictures from space, and you can request where on Earth you want a picture of.
'We need help:' Silver Spring businesses say Purple Line construction driving them to the brink
Businesses impacted by Purple Line construction in downtown Silver Spring say they are desperate for help after three years of local roads being shut down.
Police release new photos in unsolved 2022 parking garage murder investigation
Police have released images of a man who they believe was near the downtown Silver Spring parking garage where Charles "Joe" Reynolds was fatally shot just before Christmas in 2022.
Silver Spring deadly shooting being investigated as homicide, police say
Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal shooting in Silver Spring as a homicide.
$29M Silver Spring data center sold, new owners eye expansion
A data center in Maryland could soon expand as more and more data center developers eye the state.
Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes of I-495 in Silver Spring during Monday morning commute
A multi-vehicle crash shut down lanes on the outer loop of Interstate 495 early Monday, causing significant delays during the morning commute.
FOX 5 celebrates Zip Trip in Silver Spring!
The FOX 5 team is celebrating this week’s Zip Trip in Silver Spring -- a vibrant community just outside Washington, D.C., known for its family-friendly mix of shopping, dining and entertainment!
Firefighter ends baseball game with fire hose after ball hits his car, team says
A baseball game was canceled in Silver Spring after a firefighter allegedly sprayed the fire hose at the field – effectively causing a rain out.
Longtime WMAL radio host John Lyon dies at 85
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
Family of toddler who survived fall from 15th floor balcony speaks out: 'We’re just grateful'
A two-year-old Maryland toddler who fell 15 stories from a high-rise balcony in May is back with his family and continuing to recover.
Several hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Silver Spring
Several people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash early Friday in Montgomery County.
Leisure World homicide: 80-year-old man charged with killing wife during argument
An 80-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murdering a woman he lived with at a Montgomery County senior living community.