Pepco customers push back against possible rate hike
Pepco customers in Maryland are pushing back against a proposed rate increase that could raise monthly power bills, as residents voiced their concerns during a public hearing Wednesday night.
Pepco customers in Maryland are pushing back against a proposed rate increase that could raise monthly power bills, as residents voiced their concerns during a public hearing Wednesday night.
Suspect walks into Forestville Truist Bank, stares into camera during robbery
Prince George’s County Police are seeking help identifying a bank robbery suspect who allegedly made little effort to hide his identity during a daytime theft at a Forestville bank.
Prince George’s County Police are seeking help identifying a bank robbery suspect who allegedly made little effort to hide his identity during a daytime theft at a Forestville bank.
Maryland sheriffs sue over law limiting cooperation with ICE
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
DC weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten DMV Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.
Harbor Splash returns in 2026 with pop up swims in Baltimore’s harbor
Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.
Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.
Passengers evacuate safely after double decker charter bus catches fire near Hagerstown
More than 60 passengers aboard a double‑decker charter bus were able to evacuate safely after the vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning near the Interstate 70/81 interchange.
More than 60 passengers aboard a double‑decker charter bus were able to evacuate safely after the vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning near the Interstate 70/81 interchange.
No HazMat threat after vehicle hits liquid oxygen tank at Prince George’s care facility
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.
MCPS offers up to $12K retirement incentive amid budget cuts: report
Maryland’s largest school district is facing significant budget cuts and is now encouraging some staff to retire.
Maryland’s largest school district is facing significant budget cuts and is now encouraging some staff to retire.
Woman shot at Laurel Cinco de Mayo event plans legal action
Weeks after a Cinco de Mayo celebration turned violent in Prince George’s County, a woman shot outside a Laurel restaurant says she remains traumatized by the ordeal.
Weeks after a Cinco de Mayo celebration turned violent in Prince George’s County, a woman shot outside a Laurel restaurant says she remains traumatized by the ordeal.
Maryland law ends automatic adult charges for some juvenile offenders
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a law Tuesday changing how some violent juvenile cases are handled, ending automatic adult charges for certain 16- and 17-year-olds in serious offenses.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a law Tuesday changing how some violent juvenile cases are handled, ending automatic adult charges for certain 16- and 17-year-olds in serious offenses.
DOJ contractor sentenced in $1.3M scheme involving government phones
A Maryland IT contractor for the DOJ was sentenced Tuesday for running a yearslong scheme involving thousands of government-issued cell phones.
A Maryland IT contractor for the DOJ was sentenced Tuesday for running a yearslong scheme involving thousands of government-issued cell phones.
DC weather: Showers, fog and clouds Tuesday
Showers, patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies will linger over the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, keeping highs in the 70s. The dreary pattern holds through midweek before sunshine finally returns.
Showers, patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies will linger over the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, keeping highs in the 70s. The dreary pattern holds through midweek before sunshine finally returns.
Washington County house fire ignites gas line, displaces 8, officials say
A fire that began in the garage of a Washington County home early Tuesday ignited a gas supply line and spread to neighboring houses, displacing eight people and four pets, officials say.
A fire that began in the garage of a Washington County home early Tuesday ignited a gas supply line and spread to neighboring houses, displacing eight people and four pets, officials say.
Orioles fan records his own perfect Pete Alonso catch at Nationals Park
An Orioles fan recording Pete Alonso’s swing, hoping to capture him hitting a home run, instead ended up catching something even better - in his glove and on video!
An Orioles fan recording Pete Alonso’s swing, hoping to capture him hitting a home run, instead ended up catching something even better - in his glove and on video!
FOX 5 Zip Trip kicks off 2026 season in Gaithersburg
FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!
FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel season across DC region amid high gas prices
AAA expects more than 1.05 million Washington, D.C. area residents to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, a slight drop of about 3,200 travelers from last year.
AAA expects more than 1.05 million Washington, D.C. area residents to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, a slight drop of about 3,200 travelers from last year.
Driver killed in crash involving tractor-trailer on I-270 in Rockville
A driver was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a tractor‑trailer on northbound I‑270 in Rockville, officials said.
A driver was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a tractor‑trailer on northbound I‑270 in Rockville, officials said.
DC weather: Showers Friday as wet Memorial Day weekend moves in
Showers Friday with highs around 60 degrees as a wet Memorial Day weekend settles in, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday.
Showers Friday with highs around 60 degrees as a wet Memorial Day weekend settles in, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday.
Maryland HS student, 15, accused of threatening to stab teacher, knife found
School administrators said they found a knife in a student's pocket after they allegedly threatened to stab a teacher.
School administrators said they found a knife in a student's pocket after they allegedly threatened to stab a teacher.
MCPS facing $36M funding gap after county approves budget
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.