Officer fires after 'disorderly' call in District Heights

Authorities are investigating after an officer discharged his weapon inside a Prince George’s County apartment during a call to investigate reports of a disorderly man who was possibly armed.

Greenbelt leaders raise concerns over delayed fire, EMS response times

Greenbelt city leaders say there are concerns over response times for fire services and EMS months after the implementation of a plan to address staffing shortages.

Sherwood High School community mourns loss of 17-year-old student killed in crash

A small but growing memorial now marks the site near Norwood Road and Nesbitt Farm Lane where 17-year-old Sanaa Vil died after she crashed her car on Wednesday morning. Friends of the high school senior are heartbroken.

Maryland DNR issues warning as black bear feeding activity increases during fall months

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that black bear activity will increase into the fall months as they enter a heightened period of feeding in preparation for winter hibernation. 

Experts try to calm consumer's concerns as port worker strike enters second day

As operations at ports along the East and Gulf coasts remain at a halt, businesses and consumers are bracing for the possible impact on goods if worker strikes last for weeks.

‘Life is broken now’: Mother says son was murdered in Silver Spring days before 19th birthday

The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.

Baltimore port workers join nationwide strike after union contract expires

Port workers in Baltimore joined others around the country when the union representing about 45,000 workers went on strike for the first time in nearly five decades.

Infant, 7 adults escape Gaithersburg house fire

An infant, seven adults, and a dog are safe after they escaped a Montgomery County house fire early Wednesday morning.

Damp start Wednesday in DC area with some sunshine expected by afternoon

A damp and dreary Wednesday morning in the Washington, D.C. region that may give us some glimpses of sunshine by later this afternoon.

Man found shot to death in Silver Spring park

Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a Silver Spring park.