Holiday lights across DC, Maryland & Virginia

The holiday season has arrived and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to celebrate!

2024 Holiday events in DC, Maryland and Virginia

The holiday season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in the D.C. area to celebrate!

1 dead in fiery crash on I-270: officials

One person was killed early Friday morning after a crash on I-270 left the driver trapped in their burning vehicle, officials say. 

Montgomery County Alcohol Task Force out to keep holiday travelers safe

The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it’s also one of the most dangerous times on the road. To keep families safe, the Montgomery County Police Department has launched its annual Holiday Alcohol Task Force, focusing on stopping impaired drivers – people who have been drinking or consuming drugs.

PGCPS employee shot dead outside home

Violence marred the Thanksgiving season in a Prince George's County neighborhood after a shooting claimed a man's life.

Thanksgiving 2024: Record-breaking holiday travel expected; rain anticipated Thursday

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 18.3 million travelers over the next week, potentially making this the busiest Thanksgiving travel period ever. 

Family of woman hit, killed on Prince George's County highway speaks out

The family of a Prince George’s County mother is speaking out after she was hit and killed while crossing the street last Friday night off Indian Head Highway. 

Thanksgiving Day in DC region to feature rain, wind, highs in the 50s

The precipitation quickly moved out of the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday but another storm system is expected to bring rain to our area by Thanksgiving Day.

Middle school student found with vapes containing cannabis: sheriff

A middle school student will face disciplinary action after authorities say they were found with vapes containing cannabis on campus.

Mother of injured 2nd grader calls for protest in Charles County

The mother of a second grader who was injured in a school restroom incident is urging other parents to protest, demanding full transparency from school officials.