Walt Whitman High School cancels 'Vike-A-Thon' dance after sexual assault allegations arise

An explosive article written by a Montgomery County high school student exposes serious allegations of harassment and sexual assault at an annual school dance in Bethesda. 

New animal abuse bill in Maryland would boost penalties

A Montgomery County animal cruelty case involving dozens of neglected dogs is inspiring new legislation in Maryland. 

No deaths confirmed: Silver Spring apartment explosion ruled 'accidental'

On Monday, Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein confirmed the apartment explosion that displaced over 100 people in Silver Spring last Thursday has been ruled "accidental."

Silver Spring explosion: Some inspections not done at several Friendly Garden buildings since 2018

FOX 5 has been digging for answers after several residents at the site of Thursday’s Silver Spring apartment explosion expressed concerns and frustration over the care of the buildings.

Police arrest suspect accused of killing teenager in Wheaton

The Montgomery County Police Department has a suspect in custody related to the deadly shooting of a teenager Friday night in Wheaton.

Silver Spring explosion: Here’s how you can help

Several people remain unaccounted for Friday morning following an explosion and fire at a Silver Spring apartment building. The disaster happened Thursday morning around 10:30 a.m. at the Friendly Garden Apartments on Lyttonsville Road. Authorities say 10 people were taken to hospitals.

Silver Spring explosion: 14 hurt, all known residents accounted for, officials say

Authorities say all known residents have been contacted and accounted for as investigators and search crews resume operations at a Silver Spring apartment complex the morning after an explosion and fire left over a dozen injured.

Silver Spring explosion: 10 transported in apartment building blast, several unaccounted for

UPDATE: During an afternoon press conference, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein said there are several tenants "unaccounted for." Officials do not have an exact number of how many people are missing. The search will continue through the night. 

Silver Spring explosion: Video shows moment blast destroys apartment building

A Silver Spring resident's security camera captured video of the moment an explosion tore through an apartment complex in Montgomery County sending 10 people to the hospital and leaving much of the building in ruins.

New developments in Damascus High School sexual assault case

More than three years after a scandal plagued the Damascus High School community, there are new developments that will affect some families involved.

2 dead in Germantown parking lot after shots fired, police say

Authorities say a male and a female were found dead in a Germantown parking lot after officers responded to a call for shots fired Monday morning.

Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing at Lakeforest Mall

A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing at Lakeforest Mall last week, according to Gaithersburg City and Montgomery County Police.

Virginia, Montgomery County remove Russian-sourced vodka from store shelves

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich are pulling Russian-sourced vodka from store shelves as a show of solidarity and support for Ukraine.

Car crash in Damascus leaves 1 dead, Ridge Road shut down

Ridge Road near the Kings Valley intersection has been shut down after a head-on collision involving multiple vehicles. Montgomery County police say one person has died, and two others have been transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. 

2 children, 1 adult struck in Montgomery County

One adult and two children were struck in Rockville on Friday afternoon, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.