Montgomery County moves to fill SNAP gap amid shutdown with $7.75M aid package

Montgomery County announced Friday a massive aid plan to help food assistance programs as the government shutdown is set to affect SNAP benefits. 

4 more Shoppers closures in Maryland; Prince George’s leaders seek answers

Prince George’s County officials are calling for a meeting with the CEO of Shoppers after the grocery chain announced plans to close additional Maryland stores next month.

PG firefighter accused of distributing child pornography from inside firehouse

A firefighter in Prince George's County is behind bars, charged with having and distributing child sexual abuse material – some of the alleged crimes happening inside the firehouse where he worked.

Halloween Forecast: Will the trick-or-treaters need an umbrella on Friday night?

Our Halloween week forecast comes with some tricks and treats, as we start off dry before some rain showers move in by midweek. Will the kids need an umbrella for trick or treating? Well, stick around if you dare!

2-alarm fire destroys Frederick townhouse

A two-alarm fire ripped through a Frederick townhouse early Sunday morning, displacing nine residents, including four children.

Driver dies in crash after fleeing traffic stop in Ellicott City

A man died on Sunday after fleeing police during a traffic stop in Ellicott City, prompting an investigation by Howard County police.

Motorcyclist killed after early-morning crash in Laurel

Howard County police say one person was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash along Route 216 in Laurel.

Alligator with mouth taped shut abandoned in parking lot

An alligator was abandoned in the parking lot of a reptile shop in Harford County late Thursday night, per officials. 

Solaire Social Food Hall closes suddenly in Silver Spring

Just 17 months after opening in downtown Silver Spring, Solaire Social Food Hall is closing on Friday. 

Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories or parts of Maryland, Virginia as temperatures drop

Freeze warnings and frost advisories remain in effect until 9 a.m. Friday for portions of central and northern Maryland, central and northern Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, as temperatures drop across the region.

FOX 5 takes you inside Markoff’s Haunted Forest for Halloween thrills and chills

Get ready for a night of fright when FOX 5’s Like it or Not hits the road Thursday evening for a special Halloween edition live from Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson, Maryland!