Maryland

Man faces murder charge for 'brutal assault' on senior citizen in Beltsville

September 15, 2022 8:41pm EDT

A suspect accused of assaulting a senior citizen in Beltsville, Maryland is facing new murder charges related to the incident.

Parent armed with nunchucks arrested after recording students outside high school: police

September 15, 2022 12:46pm EDT

Authorities arrested the father of a student they say was armed with nunchucks while he was recording video of high school kids outside a school in Prince George's County.

DC area parents ask if students can opt out of homework

September 15, 2022 10:03am EDT

Should families in the D.C. region have the choice of opting out of homework?

Here’s how a possible railroad strike could impact AMTRAK, MARC and VRE service in the DC area

September 15, 2022 5:04am EDT

The nation's freight railroads and their unions could be headed toward a strike if they cannot settle their contract dispute before Friday's deadline and some transit systems that operate in the D.C. area are bracing for the potential impact.

Parents share frustrations with communication during BCC High School lockdown

September 14, 2022 7:31pm EDT

Several parents and students left BCC High School frustrated with serious concerns over how MCPS is handling emergency communication.

Frederick County to hear recommendations following DOJ students with disabilities investigation

September 14, 2022 7:24pm EDT

The Frederick County School Board is working to make amends after an investigation by the United States Department of Justice uncovered discrimination against students with disabilities.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School lockdown lifted; police say no gun found on campus

September 14, 2022 3:09pm EDT

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been lifted following a report from a student about a possible weapon in building.

7-year-old boy missing from St. Mary's County: police

September 14, 2022 11:54am EDT

Authorities are searching for a 7-year-old boy missing from St. Mary's County.

Man shot, killed in Temple Hills; no suspects or motives, police say

September 14, 2022 11:54am EDT

A man was shot and killed Tuesday night in Prince George's County.

Slow cell phone speeds, dropped calls could be related to 5G rollout

September 13, 2022 9:19pm EDT

If you've noticed something going on with your cell phone, you're not alone. FOX 5 has noticed slow speeds and dropped calls. So, what's going on?

Families struggle with school bus delays in Prince George's County

September 13, 2022 6:56pm EDT

Families just trying to get their students to school on time in Prince George's County are contacting FOX 5 over bus problems persisting.

Prince George's County residents can now pre-register for monkeypox vaccine

September 13, 2022 1:49pm EDT

The Prince George’s County Health Department is now accepting pre-registrations from county residents to be vaccinated against monkeypox.

Montgomery County expected to provide Purple Line update Tuesday

September 13, 2022 10:32am EDT

The Montgomery County Council is expected to provide an update Tuesday on the Purple Line light-rail project.

1 hurt in Rockville house fire

September 13, 2022 7:19am EDT

A man was hospitalized after an early morning house fire in Montgomery County.

Tractor-trailer carrying sheetrock overturns causes morning delays in Laurel

September 13, 2022 7:19am EDT

A tractor-trailer carrying a load of sheetrock overturned early Tuesday morning causing delays in the Laurel area.

11-year-old faces criminal charges for burning down Dollar General in Carroll County

September 12, 2022 4:29pm EDT

An 11-year-old boy is facing criminal charges because investigators believe he's responsible for a massive fire that tore down a Dollar General in Hampstead.