DC families looking forward to return of some normal summertime activities

For a lot of parents, last summer was a challenge to say the least. The pandemic was raging, kids needed something to do, and summer staples, like pools, were closed.

DC area restaurant and hospitality industry begins to bounce back but struggles with hiring help

With spring finally in the air and the increased distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, restaurants and bars in the D.C. region are happy to see their businesses bounce back again, especially when many of them were closed this time last year.

Germantown teacher facing child porn charges now on leave

A teacher at Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown is facing charges after Montgomery County police found videos and photographs that included child pornography on his phone.

2 Capitol police officers who say they suffered ‘physical, emotional damage’ in riot sue Trump

Two Capitol police officers who say they suffered physical and emotional damage during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are suing President Donald Trump, saying he incited the mob that assaulted them.

Montgomery County soccer community tells FOX 5 they’re being forced to leave

Some within Maryland’s soccer community, frustrated with Montgomery County’s leaders, are throwing up a red flag – only they are apparently the ones leaving due to the county’s youth sports mask mandate.

Montgomery County Council will vote on reversing COVID-19 spectator ban

Montgomery County Council will vote Friday on the county executive's proposal to allow spectators at youth and adult sports, a reversal of the ban during the pandemic.

Montgomery County family’s dog gets sick after eating marijuana edible during walk

A Montgomery County family's walk with their dog over the weekend turned into an expensive trip to the vet after their Labrador swallowed an edible with THC in it.

Damascus man identified as victim in fiery Frederick County fuel truck crash

Maryland State Police have identified the driver who was killed when his fuel truck rolled over and burst into flames on I-70 in Frederick County on Tuesday.

Montgomery County to get nearly $204 million in COVID relief

In a Monday virtual news conference, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen announced Montgomery County is slated to receive nearly $204 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding.

AMC theaters in DC, Maryland suburbs opening today

After a long year without showing movies, AMC is reopening some of its locations in the District and its Maryland suburbs today.

1 parent to be permitted at Montgomery County youth soccer games

One parent per player will now be permitted to attend Soccer Association of Montgomery games this season after the county approved their waiver request.