Walter Reed lockdown lifted after training rifle mistaken for real threat
Walter Reed Medical Center is secure and there is no threat to the community after a call reporting an active shooter sent the facility on lockdown Thursday morning.
Walter Reed Medical Center is secure and there is no threat to the community after a call reporting an active shooter sent the facility on lockdown Thursday morning.
3 arrested after attempting to carjack man selling vehicle in Gaithersburg
An attempted armed carjacking under investigation in Gaithersburg. Police say the victim was trying to meet up with what he thought was a potential buyer for his car.
An attempted armed carjacking under investigation in Gaithersburg. Police say the victim was trying to meet up with what he thought was a potential buyer for his car.
Lidl Bethesda: New store opening Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
Lidl is opening a new store on Wednesday in Montgomery County.
Lidl is opening a new store on Wednesday in Montgomery County.
Former Bethesda-Chevy Chase volunteer EMT arrested on child sex abuse charges
An EMT, voice coach and real estate agent is accused of having inappropriate contact with multiple minors dating back to 2004.
An EMT, voice coach and real estate agent is accused of having inappropriate contact with multiple minors dating back to 2004.
Montgomery County schools tighten cell phone rules for students
A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
Third suspect sought in Bethesda rideshare attempted carjacking: police
Police are searching for a third suspect in an attempted carjacking involving a rideshare driver in Bethesda.
Police are searching for a third suspect in an attempted carjacking involving a rideshare driver in Bethesda.
New flood maps identify risk missed by FEMA after Silver Spring floods
After a weekend of severe flash flooding across the DMV, including Montgomery County and Silver Spring, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) says some of the hardest-hit areas weren’t flagged on FEMA’s flood maps.
After a weekend of severe flash flooding across the DMV, including Montgomery County and Silver Spring, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) says some of the hardest-hit areas weren’t flagged on FEMA’s flood maps.
Montgomery County Council approves 'Missing Middle' legislation to address housing concerns
The Montgomery County Council approved the "Missing Middle" legislation in an attempt to further solve the county’s housing crisis.
The Montgomery County Council approved the "Missing Middle" legislation in an attempt to further solve the county’s housing crisis.
DC, Maryland lawmakers push to remove segregationist’s name from Chevy Chase Circle fountain
Congressional representatives and a senator introduced a bill Tuesday to remove the name of former U.S. Senator and known segregationist Francis Newlands from a memorial fountain at the center of Chevy Chase Circle.
Congressional representatives and a senator introduced a bill Tuesday to remove the name of former U.S. Senator and known segregationist Francis Newlands from a memorial fountain at the center of Chevy Chase Circle.
WATCH: ICE agents arrest Ethiopian man in Takoma Park
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents arrested an Ethiopian man convicted of rape in Takoma Park, Maryland.
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents arrested an Ethiopian man convicted of rape in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Police search for missing man with autism last seen Monday in Rockville
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man with autism who was last seen Monday afternoon.
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man with autism who was last seen Monday afternoon.
Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' housing plan
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.
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!
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.
A baseball game was canceled in Silver Spring after a firefighter allegedly sprayed the fire hose at the field – effectively causing a rain out.
Police identify woman hit, killed by USPS mail truck in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Police have released the identity of the woman hit and killed by a postal service van on Wednesday. Her name, according to police, is Mairi Morrison and she was 64 years old.
Montgomery County Police have released the identity of the woman hit and killed by a postal service van on Wednesday. Her name, according to police, is Mairi Morrison and she was 64 years old.
Montgomery County Council cracks down on illegal commercial house parties
The Montgomery County Council is cracking down on illegal commercial house parties. On Tuesday, the council unanimously passed a bill that aims to strengthen enforcement on for-profit unlicensed residential events.
The Montgomery County Council is cracking down on illegal commercial house parties. On Tuesday, the council unanimously passed a bill that aims to strengthen enforcement on for-profit unlicensed residential events.
Heated debate over gas leaf blower ban continues in Montgomery County
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in Montgomery County without any exemptions, according to the county executive.
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in Montgomery County without any exemptions, according to the county executive.
Longtime WMAL radio host John Lyon dies at 85
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
Bethesda beer and wine shop targeted in more than a dozen break-ins
A local small business owner says his store has been robbed more than a dozen times in the past year.
A local small business owner says his store has been robbed more than a dozen times in the past year.
Montgomery County police sergeant arrested on child pornography charges: officials
A veteran Montgomery County police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple child pornography charges, authorities said.
A veteran Montgomery County police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple child pornography charges, authorities said.


















