Temple Hills July Fourth shooting leaves 6-year-old boy critically injured, 2 others hurt

Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy told FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez the boy who was shot is 6-years-old and remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Dangerous heat, humidity across DC region Friday; evening storms possible

Dangerous heat and humidity are building across the Washington, D.C. region on Friday with temperatures near 100 degrees expected and heat index readings close to 110 degrees possible.

Motorcyclist killed in Fourth of July crash struck vehicle making U-turn: police

A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash in Anne Arundel County on the Fourth of July died after striking a vehicle that was making a U-turn, police said.

Montgomery County women’s shelter fire displaces 40

Authorities say 40 occupants of a Montgomery County women’s shelter have been displaced after a fire inside the ceiling over the bathrooms.

Ocean City Expressway reopens after sinkhole causes delays

Officials have reopened all lanes along Route 90 after a sinkhole caused intermittent delays on the Ocean City Expressway. 

Community outcry over Suitland teen's murder highlights local crime concerns

Residents in Suitland gathered Wednesday evening at an emergency safety meeting to express deep concerns over ongoing crime following last week’s tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy.

Maryland's marijuana sales surpass $1.1 billion in first year of legal recreational use

Maryland's total medical and adult-use retail cannabis sales have surpassed $1.1 billion in the first 12 months following legalization, Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday. 

Maryland approves $50.3 million emergency contract for Baltimore Key Bridge debris removal

A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish construction company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

4th of July guide: Fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.

Joro spider could be spotted in Maryland again this summer

A large spider native to Asia that was spotted in Maryland last year could be back again this summer. The Joro spider, an invasive species that is on the move in the United States, is poised to spread across much of the East Coast. Here’s what we know about the colorful arachnid.