Could DC see one last blast of winter? Polar vortex could potentially bring late March chill
Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. A polar vortex split could bring one last stretch of cold to the D.C. region before the end of March.
Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. A polar vortex split could bring one last stretch of cold to the D.C. region before the end of March.
Lawmakers introduce bills to improve Maryland foster care system after teen girl's death
Maryland lawmakers are pushing for major changes to the state’s foster care system after a teen’s death exposed serious failures.
Maryland lawmakers are pushing for major changes to the state’s foster care system after a teen’s death exposed serious failures.
Montgomery County police searching for suspected Peeping Tom
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an alleged Peeping Tom.
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an alleged Peeping Tom.
Maryland leaders push for improvements to foster care system after teen girl's death
Maryland lawmakers are pushing for major changes to the state’s foster care system after a teen’s death exposed serious failures. It comes after a horrific tragedy where a 16-year-old girl, Kanaiyah Ward, took her own life while in state custody. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports.
Maryland lawmakers are pushing for major changes to the state’s foster care system after a teen’s death exposed serious failures. It comes after a horrific tragedy where a 16-year-old girl, Kanaiyah Ward, took her own life while in state custody. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports.
Maryland special education teacher recovering after being hit by car while helping others
A special education teacher is recovering after being hit by a car in Montgomery County.
A special education teacher is recovering after being hit by a car in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County police searching for suspected Peeping Tom
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an alleged Peeping Tom. Investigators released surveillance footage of the suspect on Wednesday.
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an alleged Peeping Tom. Investigators released surveillance footage of the suspect on Wednesday.
Maryland special education teacher recovering after being hit by car
A special education teacher is recovering after being hit by a car in Montgomery County. He was struck while trying to help two people who were involved in an earlier crash. FOX 5's Shomari Stone spoke with the victim.
A special education teacher is recovering after being hit by a car in Montgomery County. He was struck while trying to help two people who were involved in an earlier crash. FOX 5's Shomari Stone spoke with the victim.
19-year-old Maryland man pleads guilty in 2025 murder committed with girlfriend
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a 67-year-old in Davidsonville, Md. has pleaded guilty.
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a 67-year-old in Davidsonville, Md. has pleaded guilty.
19-year-old Maryland man pleads guilty in 2025 murder
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a 67-year-old in Davidsonville, Md. has pleaded guilty. He was charged alongside his girlfriend for the killing after the victim was found dead, bound in the backseat of a burning car, police say.
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a 67-year-old in Davidsonville, Md. has pleaded guilty. He was charged alongside his girlfriend for the killing after the victim was found dead, bound in the backseat of a burning car, police say.
America 250: Celebrating the history in Baltimore
FOX 5 is continuing coverage of America's 250th in your hometown. This week, we are highlighting Baltimore. Our Gwen Tolbart is exploring some of its well-known spots and history.
FOX 5 is continuing coverage of America's 250th in your hometown. This week, we are highlighting Baltimore. Our Gwen Tolbart is exploring some of its well-known spots and history.
Partial Government Shutdown: Where to find food assistance as TSA goes without paychecks
Food banks are stepping into provide meals for TSA workers who are going without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Food banks are stepping into provide meals for TSA workers who are going without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Man charged in 3 Prince George’s County highway shootings: police
A man has been arrested after three separate highway shootings in Prince George’s County late Monday and early Tuesday, including one on Interstate 495 in which a driver was struck.
A man has been arrested after three separate highway shootings in Prince George’s County late Monday and early Tuesday, including one on Interstate 495 in which a driver was struck.
1 dead in multi‑vehicle crash on I‑495 in Prince George’s County
One person was killed Wednesday morning in a multi‑vehicle crash on Interstate 495 in Prince George’s County.
One person was killed Wednesday morning in a multi‑vehicle crash on Interstate 495 in Prince George’s County.
Photos show suspects police say stabbed convenience store worker during robbery in Fort Washington
Prince George’s County Police have released photos of three suspects wanted in a robbery and stabbing that left a convenience store employee critically injured in Fort Washington.
Prince George’s County Police have released photos of three suspects wanted in a robbery and stabbing that left a convenience store employee critically injured in Fort Washington.
Police ID moped driver who died days after crash in Prince George’s County
Authorities have identified the moped driver who died days after a weekend crash in Prince George’s County.
Authorities have identified the moped driver who died days after a weekend crash in Prince George’s County.
3 Baltimore men charged in targeted fatal shooting in Columbia, police say
Three Baltimore men have been charged in a deadly 2025 shooting in Columbia that investigators say was a targeted attack.
Three Baltimore men have been charged in a deadly 2025 shooting in Columbia that investigators say was a targeted attack.
Parents, students push back against MCPS redistricting plan ahead of final vote
Parents and students voiced strong opposition Tuesday night to the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent’s proposed redistricting plan, particularly “Option H.”
Parents and students voiced strong opposition Tuesday night to the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent’s proposed redistricting plan, particularly “Option H.”
DC weather: Cold Wednesday brings freezing temperatures before gradual warmup
A March chill settled over the region on Wednesday, with overnight temperatures dropping below freezing and morning conditions in the upper 20s bringing a winterlike feel to the Washington, D.C. region.
A March chill settled over the region on Wednesday, with overnight temperatures dropping below freezing and morning conditions in the upper 20s bringing a winterlike feel to the Washington, D.C. region.
Montgomery County lifts recreational advisory for parts of Potomac River following sewage spill
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has lifted its recreational advisory for much of the Potomac River.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has lifted its recreational advisory for much of the Potomac River.
Suspect wanted in 3 highway shootings in Prince George's County
Three highway shootings in Prince George’s County appear to be connected, and investigators are searching for a single suspect, police said Tuesday.
Three highway shootings in Prince George’s County appear to be connected, and investigators are searching for a single suspect, police said Tuesday.



















