Maryland lawmakers clash over redistricting ‘power grab’ in special session

Maryland lawmakers returned to Annapolis on Monday for a special three-day legislative session focused on a highly contentious issue: reshaping the state's congressional maps.

DC weather: Hot, humid Monday with scattered storms

Showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday as very humid conditions push temperatures into the upper 80s, with heat index values climbing into the 90s and potentially slowing the early afternoon commute.

Maryland redistricting debate intensifies as lawmakers open special session

A redistricting battle is heating up in Maryland, where lawmakers are holding a special session on redrawing the state’s congressional map.

Shooting at car meetup in Prince George's County prompts urgent warning from police

A female victim was injured in a shooting at a car meetup in Prince George's County this weekend as law enforcement issue a stern reminder about the severe dangers connected to such events.

Maryland AG investigating deadly police shooting at Fort Washington Park

A man was killed after a Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer opened fire during an encounter near the river at Fort Washington Park.

FOX 5 Zip Trip stops in Indian Head

The FOX 5 crew continued its summer Zip Trip series Friday with a visit to Indian Head, highlighting the town’s small‑community feel – just outside of Washington, D.C. 

DC weather: Sunny Friday, warm weekend with slight storm chances

Sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees are expected Friday before temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s through the weekend. 

Maryland woman charged in deadly DC hit-and-run

A Maryland woman has been arrested and charged in a hit‑and‑run crash that killed a D.C. pedestrian in April, according to police.

Man killed, another injured in 3-vehicle Montgomery County crash

A man was killed in a crash involving three vehicles in Silver Spring Thursday night, Montgomery County police said.

Dozens of cars vandalized in Maryland apartment parking lot

Dozens of cars were broken into overnight at an apartment community in College Park, Prince George’s County police said.

Missing swimmer found dead in Potomac River, third this summer

The body of a missing 25-year-old man was pulled from the Potomac River on Thursday. Three people have drowned around the same section of the river in just over a month.

DC weather: Sun and clouds Thursday, highs in the mid-80s

A mix of sun and clouds across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday with highs in the mid‑80s. Morning temperatures began in the upper 60s to low 70s with a noticeable drop in humidity, which is an unusual but welcome break for late July.