DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect
D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.
D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
DC weather: No snow yet but coldest temps of the season expected early next week
You may have seen talk online about snow chances in the D.C. area next week - but you won’t need the snow boots or shovels just yet!
You may have seen talk online about snow chances in the D.C. area next week - but you won’t need the snow boots or shovels just yet!
Prince George's County leaders organize food drive for federal workers in need
The federal shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is forcing furloughed workers and veterans in Prince George’s County to rely on food distribution centers to feed their families.
The federal shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is forcing furloughed workers and veterans in Prince George’s County to rely on food distribution centers to feed their families.
Fall foliage near its peak across the DMV: Here’s where to see the best color
The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.
The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.
DC weather: Warm Wednesday before cold temperatures return
After a chilly start, Wednesday brings a brief warmup across the D.C. region, with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.
After a chilly start, Wednesday brings a brief warmup across the D.C. region, with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.
Maryland reports modest gains in school performance, student success rates
The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.
The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.
Montgomery County Police Department faces critical staff shortage
The Montgomery County Police Department is sounding the alarm over a serious police staffing shortage, expressing fears that these vacancies could impact public safety in Maryland's largest jurisdiction.
The Montgomery County Police Department is sounding the alarm over a serious police staffing shortage, expressing fears that these vacancies could impact public safety in Maryland's largest jurisdiction.
Suspects rob armored truck outside bank in Prince George's County, police say
An assault and armed robbery took place outside a bank in Prince George’s County on Monday, police say.
An assault and armed robbery took place outside a bank in Prince George’s County on Monday, police say.
3 teens charged in connection to several shootings across Montgomery County
Three teens are behind bars accused of being connected to several shootings in Germantown and Damascus in Maryland.
Three teens are behind bars accused of being connected to several shootings in Germantown and Damascus in Maryland.
Sewing needles found inside Halloween candy in Rockville neighborhood: police
The Rockville City Police Department is investigating reports that two children received Halloween candy containing sewing needles while trick-or-treating.
The Rockville City Police Department is investigating reports that two children received Halloween candy containing sewing needles while trick-or-treating.
Prince George’s County armored truck robbery; undisclosed amount of money taken
Authorities say an undisclosed amount of money was taken in an armored truck robbery in Prince George’s County.
Authorities say an undisclosed amount of money was taken in an armored truck robbery in Prince George’s County.
Halloween candy needle scare in Rockville was a hoax: police
A report of sewing needles found in Halloween candy while trick-or-treating in Rockville has been deemed a hoax, police said Monday.
A report of sewing needles found in Halloween candy while trick-or-treating in Rockville has been deemed a hoax, police said Monday.
Triple stabbing in Montgomery County sends 3 to hospital, suspect unknown
Three adults were hospitalized after a stabbing Sunday morning in Montgomery County.
Three adults were hospitalized after a stabbing Sunday morning in Montgomery County.
Man convicted in 2010 murder of Montgomery County woman
Prosecutors and the brother of an American University professor murdered in her home are speaking out after the suspect was convicted.
Prosecutors and the brother of an American University professor murdered in her home are speaking out after the suspect was convicted.
Prince George's County high school goes on lockdown after former student stabbed
A Prince George’s County high school went into lockdown after violence broke out just outside the campus for the second time this month.
A Prince George’s County high school went into lockdown after violence broke out just outside the campus for the second time this month.
1 dead, 3 injured in rollover crash on I-495 in Oxon Hill
A deadly rollover crash shut down the outer loop of I-495 in Oxon Hill early Friday morning, leaving one person dead and three others seriously injured.
A deadly rollover crash shut down the outer loop of I-495 in Oxon Hill early Friday morning, leaving one person dead and three others seriously injured.
SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families
With federal SNAP benefits set to run out this weekend amid the government shutdown, states are stepping in to help low-income families who risk going hungry. Here's what each state is doing and how to find meals if your benefits end November 1.
With federal SNAP benefits set to run out this weekend amid the government shutdown, states are stepping in to help low-income families who risk going hungry. Here's what each state is doing and how to find meals if your benefits end November 1.
'Porky the Litter Eater' refurbished but a Montgomery County mystery remains
A Montgomery County "celebrity" has returned.
A Montgomery County "celebrity" has returned.
SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.