Maryland-based company gets $1.6B from government to develop coronavirus vaccine

Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.

Montgomery County pools open today

Montgomery County pools are opening today with a number of restrictions in place as part of phase two of the reopening process.The guidelines are designed to help protect against spreading COVID-19.

New ideas introduced in Montgomery County on how to hire, train and pay police officers

There are new ideas in Montgomery County on how to hire, train and pay police officers. It comes as the county police union says it’s seeing a surge in officers considering retirement.

Woman attacked by Takoma Park police K-9 reaches settlement with the city

More than a year after a woman was mistakenly attacked by a Takoma Park police K-9, she told FOX she’s reached a financial settlement with the city.

Reporting concerns rise as MCPS students continue to share serious sexual assault allegations

There are concerns growing that those sharing detailed claims of sexual assault on social media are not necessarily sharing that information with authorities. On Monday, FOX 5 spoke to various officials who are stressing the importance of potential victims coming forward so that police can launch investigations in alleged criminal sexual activity.

Judge dismisses 4 defendants in Damascus locker-room sexual assault case

A Montgomery County judge has dismissed four defendants who were named in a lawsuit in in connection with an alleged sexual assault in a Damascus High School locker room.

Some supporting the Autism community are upset with the Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich

In Montgomery County, an organization that supports those with Autism and developmental disabilities is sounding an alarm, concerned any potential budget cuts County Executive Marc Elrich might approve to the Department of Health and Human Services might tank the services they provide.

Casinos open up across Maryland

 As of Friday evening, Maryland casinos are back, at least to an extent.

Montgomery County phase 2 reopening underway

Montgomery County’s phase two of the reopening process is officially underway.

Montgomery County inspects businesses ahead of phase 2 reopening

Montgomery County officially enters phase two of reopening Friday night. That means restaurants will be able to offer limited indoor dining for the first time in a long time, and Thursday, county employees wanted to make sure those businesses were ready.

Montgomery County wants to turn pedestrian shortcuts into actual sidewalks

When you’re out walking, do you ever stray from the sidewalk and take a shortcut through a field or on a dirt path? If so, Montgomery County wants to hear from you.