Local teachers rap, sing in educational videos to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic

As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach. 

Montgomery County cop has COVID-19, police say

The coronavirus pandemic has now worked its way inside the Montgomery County Police Department.

Montgomery County announces $25 Million in emergency assistance

Montgomery County is offering help for businesses struggling amid the coronavirus outbreak, announcing $25 million in emergency assistance.

Montgomery County Public Schools adding meal distribution sites for students

Montgomery County Public Schools will distribute meals to youths 18 and under - along with all students enrolled in the district - beginning today at Brown Station and Green Castle Elementary schools between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Westfield Malls in greater DC area closing amid coronavirus crisis

As the coronavirus spreads into the DMV, several malls announced overnight that they would temporarily close - including Westfield malls in Montgomery County and Annapolis.

FOX 5 found toilet paper in Silver Spring

The owners of a mom and pop-style grocery store in Montgomery County, Maryland, told FOX 5 they have toilet paper and are ready to serve the community with what it needs. 

Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports

Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.

3 Maryland coronavirus patients fully recovered; able to return to everyday life

On Friday, Montgomery County’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles told FOX 5 the first three people to test positive for Coronavirus in the state of Maryland have recovered and are able to resume their normal lives.

Germantown Marine killed in attack on ISIS stronghold

The military announced on Tuesday that a Germantown Marine suffered fatal wounds in an operation against ISIS over the weekend.

Montgomery County Public Schools open Monday despite online posts suggesting closures due to coronavirus, officials say

Montgomery County Public Schools are open on Monday despite fake online posts that suggest the district's facilities have been closed due to coronavirus concerns, officials say.

Montgomery Co. students alerted after potential coronavirus exposure

Montgomery County Public Schools is notifying parents after learning some of its students volunteered at a retirement home potentially exposed to coronavirus.

School districts across the DC region are prepared to close if coronavirus gets worse

Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.

Suspected police impersonator arrested in Montgomery County: PD

A suspected police impersonator was arrested in Montgomery County after investigators said he used flashing red and blue lights to pull over a vehicle. Now they want to know if more victims are out there.

Motion to dismiss murder charges in Catherine Hoggle case denied

A motion to dismiss charges against a Montgomery County mom accused of killing her two children in 2014 has been denied. 

Man arrested for making threats against Kennedy High School in Wheaton

A Takoma Park man is facing multiple charges for making threats of mass violence against students, staff and teachers at John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton earlier this month.