New data shows crime declining in Silver Spring

Crime is down in Silver Spring, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.

New study shows poor road conditions cost Maryland drivers billions each year

Maryland drivers are losing about $12 billion a year on the roads, according to a new study by the national transportation research nonprofit TRIP. So how much of that cash is coming from your pocket?

Maryland leaders consider program to help fired federal workers manage mortgage payments

Maryland is home to approximately 150,000 federal employees and thousands of them have already lost their jobs as DOGE continues to make federal cuts to the workforce. Now, many are at risk of losing their homes and leaders in Prince George's County are looking for ways to help. 

Maryland teen charged after recording device found in UMD bathroom: police

A Maryland teen has been charged after a portable recording device was found inside a single-use bathroom at a residence hall at the University of Maryland. 

Inspectors confirm Vie Towers power outage resolved; families contact FOX 5 with building concerns

A City of Hyattsville official confirms city code inspectors have given the Vie Towers apartment building in Hyattsville, MD an "all clear" following reports of a major power outage that could've forced hundreds of college students out of their homes. 

2 hospitalized, 7 rescued from Prince George’s County apartment fire

Authorities say two people were hospitalized and seven were rescued after a fire at an apartment complex in Prince George’s County.

Schools across DC region rally against proposed education cuts

Parents, teachers, and students in the Washington, D.C. region are joining a nationwide movement to protest sweeping federal education budget cuts. Organized "walk-ins" are taking place at schools across the country, including Wise High School and several others in Prince George’s County, as part of an effort led by the National Education Association.

Mostly sunny, warm Wednesday in DC region as spring approaches

The Washington, D.C. region will see plenty of sunshine and warm weather on Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid-70s as spring approaches.

North Carolina man arrested in 1979 cold case murder of Maryland woman

Authorities in Maryland have identified and charged a man in a cold case murder that happened over 45 years ago in Prince George’s County.

DC amongst the highest unemployment rate, Maryland and Virginia tie

The unemployment rate across the country has reached new heights in comparison to previous years, with D.C. recording a jobless rate of 5.3%.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers rally amid security concerns

Sources tell FOX 5 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers were expected to protest outside the Montgomery County High School on Tuesday morning amid security concerns.