Six Flags America opening to the public this weekend

For the past few weeks, people have flocked to Six Flags America because it’s home to one of Maryland’s mass vaccination sites – but starting this weekend, socially-distant crowds will also be gathering there for a very different reason.

Retired Laurel City Police Chief arrested in connection with fires across Maryland

Retired Laurel City Police Chief Dave Crawford has been arrested in connection with multiple fires allegedly set across Maryland, including fires at the homes of police and municipal officials.

Former Laurel police chief’s alleged victim says he’s stunned after investigation revelations

When former Laurel City Police Chief Richard McLaughlin saw the surveillance video of the arsonist pouring gasoline on his home, he knew the suspect’s walk and posture looked familiar.

Prince George’s County house fire leaves 2 dogs dead

Authorities say two dogs were killed during an early morning house fire in Prince George's County.

Prince George’s County School Board approves $2B budget

The Prince George’s County School Board passed the school system’s $2 billion budget Monday, declined to eliminate school resource officers from schools and passed a measure that will provide learning hubs for vulnerable students.

Juvenile male shot and killed in Suitland, police say

Prince George's County Police say a juvenile male was fatally shot in Suitland on Wednesday evening.

Several Prince George's County mayors voice concern over school board leadership

FOX 5 obtained a letter Wednesday that is signed by several mayors in Prince George's County who are expressing concern about the county's school board leadership.

Dysfunction continues as PGCPS board chair refuses to resume normal meetings

Dysfunction continues on the Prince George’s County School Board as the new chair refuses to resume normal board meetings for the second time this month.

Maryland Health Department deploys sound truck to fight vaccine misinformation

Residents of Prince George's County may see a truck in their neighborhoods this week blasting messages about COVID-19 and specifically, facts about the vaccine.

DC-area police see younger teens carjacking cars

DC Police Chief Robert Contee recently formed a Carjacking Task Force in response to the explosion of carjackings in the DC region over the past year. As more arrests come down, police are also seeing people as young as 16, 15 and 14-years-old be charged in these carjackings -- some suspects not even old enough to drive.

Two dead after triple shooting in Seat Pleasant, police say

Two men are dead and another man is in unknown condition after a triple shooting in Seat Pleasant on Friday night. 

PGCPS board chair backs down on board meeting shutdowns; maintains ethics concerns

The brand-new Prince George’s County Public Schools board chair who raised hackles by canceling board meetings over ethical concerns is backing down on her threats.