DC IndyCar race near National Mall approved under Trump executive order

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., paving the way for the first IndyCar street race in the nation’s capital.

DDOT: Curb-to-curb blacktop unlikely this storm; plow‑tracking data showing inaccuracies

District Department of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum says residents shouldn’t expect curb‑to‑curb blacktop as crews continue clearing the snowstorm that hit Washington, D.C., over the weekend, citing unusually difficult conditions.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 30

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Friday, January 30, following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Here's where people in your state are moving to (and from)

A new map from the Census Bureau shows where most people in each state moved to – and from – last year.

Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Many Maryland students home for another day as snow cleanup drags on
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Prince George’s and Montgomery County Public Schools have announced that students will stay home for yet another day, with schools in both districts closed tomorrow. Those calls come as residents remain frustrated by messy roads and snowy sidewalks. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is in Rockville tonight with what we know. 

Disabled man dies as caretaker father remains in ICE custody in Dallas

Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.

Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives

The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.

FCPS admits system failures after football recruiting violations

After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024. 

DC Weather LIVE UPDATES: Dangerous cold grips DMV amid ongoing ice and snow cleanup

Dangerously cold temperatures continue to blanket the Washington, D.C. region as residents and crews work to clear ice and snow from secondary roads and neighborhoods.

Snow forecast: Winter Storm Watch issued for Maryland beaches with several inches possible

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon as a coastal storm threatens Maryland’s beaches, the Eastern Shore and parts of Virginia.