Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Derik Queen ready to represent Maryland in the 2025 NBA Draft
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Army Major sentenced to 53 years for serial rape, assaults in DC area
An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.
An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.
Many DC-area residents without air conditioning struggling amid extreme heat
Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year.
Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year.
New data shows homelessness on the rise across DMV
Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV.
Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV.
Four drivers sued over $340K in unpaid DC traffic violations
Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.
Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.
Montgomery County Animal Shelter seeks short-term fosters amid AC outages
With the summer heat rising and the air conditioning out at Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center, staff are urgently calling for short-term fosters to help keep shelter pets cool and safe.
With the summer heat rising and the air conditioning out at Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center, staff are urgently calling for short-term fosters to help keep shelter pets cool and safe.
Maryland man charged with setting home, parents' car on fire
A Mechanicsville man was charged with setting his home and his parents car on fire, police said.
A Mechanicsville man was charged with setting his home and his parents car on fire, police said.
No A/C, no answers: Tenants struggle in Laurel apartment with no A/C during heat wave
All across the D.C. region, keeping cool in a heat wave can be challenging at best. But what if your home has A/C that’s not working? That’s the situation for dozens of families in one apartment community in Maryland.
All across the D.C. region, keeping cool in a heat wave can be challenging at best. But what if your home has A/C that’s not working? That’s the situation for dozens of families in one apartment community in Maryland.
Amtrak train evacuated after getting stuck in Baltimore tunnel with no AC
Amtrak passengers on Northeast Regional Train 94 were stuck for over an hour on a train without air conditioning or power Monday afternoon.
Amtrak passengers on Northeast Regional Train 94 were stuck for over an hour on a train without air conditioning or power Monday afternoon.
DC heat wave: How to beat the heat in DC, Maryland and Virginia
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.
Maryland couple arrested after leaving one-year-old alone in hotel room
Deputies say the couple admitted to leaving their one-year-old child alone while they visited a nearby bar.
Deputies say the couple admitted to leaving their one-year-old child alone while they visited a nearby bar.
Maryland driver crashes into state trooper vehicle on I-495 in Prince George's County
A Maryland driver struck a struck the rear of the patrol vehicle early Saturday morning while conducting a crash investigation on the Capital Beltway.
A Maryland driver struck a struck the rear of the patrol vehicle early Saturday morning while conducting a crash investigation on the Capital Beltway.
Case dismissed after Baltimore deputy charged
The case against Jonathan Koritzer, 35, a former deputy with the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, has been dismissed, according to an order from the Circuit Court of Maryland for Baltimore County.
The case against Jonathan Koritzer, 35, a former deputy with the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, has been dismissed, according to an order from the Circuit Court of Maryland for Baltimore County.
Autistic 8-year-old rescued by Montgomery County police
An 8-year-old girl with autism, reported missing Wednesday evening, was found safe running through traffic in Montgomery County, Md., thanks to swift action by police and community members.
An 8-year-old girl with autism, reported missing Wednesday evening, was found safe running through traffic in Montgomery County, Md., thanks to swift action by police and community members.
Over 10,000 without power in Maryland after severe storms
Thousands of BGE customers lost power after severe storms on Thursday led to fallen trees and downed power lines.
Thousands of BGE customers lost power after severe storms on Thursday led to fallen trees and downed power lines.
Mount Rainier Police vote 'no confidence' in city manager
Police officers in one Maryland city are calling for the city manager to step down.
Police officers in one Maryland city are calling for the city manager to step down.
Severe storm warnings issued for parts of DMV; isolated tornadoes possible
LIVE WEATHER ALERTS: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Prince William County, Fauquier County and Fairfax County
LIVE WEATHER ALERTS: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Prince William County, Fauquier County and Fairfax County
FOX 5 camera catches construction crew coming down high-rise amid severe weather in Bethesda
A construction crew in Bethesda appeared to be stuck on the side of a building as a rapid rush of severe weather moved in. They were able to make it down safely despite the intense rain and wind.
A construction crew in Bethesda appeared to be stuck on the side of a building as a rapid rush of severe weather moved in. They were able to make it down safely despite the intense rain and wind.