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. 

DC area cities among those with highest credit card debt

Several cities in the Washington, D.C. area are among those with the highest credit card debt in the country.

Maryland man arrested on 45 counts of child pornography, Sheriff's Office says

A Frederick County man was arrested and charged with possession of more than three dozen images of child pornography, the Sheriff's Office says. 

Trump vows to block FBI move to Maryland: 'Too far, too liberal'

President Donald Trump has declared his intent to block the planned relocation of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland, dismissing the site as too far from Washington, D.C.

Driver injured after high winds topple tree onto car in Potomac

A driver in Potomac is lucky to be alive after a powerful windstorm sent a tree crashing onto their SUV Sunday afternoon. 

Baltimore County police officer recovering after shooting outside precinct

A Baltimore County police officer who was shot in the line of duty outside his precinct on Thursday has been released from the hospital.