Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings

President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.

Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break. 

New DC laws and policy measures to know about in 2026

The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.

Gunston Middle School delayed 2 hours due to power outage

Gunston Middle School in Arlington County will open two hours late on Friday, December 19, due to a power outage in the area. 

Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence

Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood. 

Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
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The Board of the Kennedy Center voted unanimously to rename the center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest. 

Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms

You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.

Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms
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You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.

Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1

Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.

2 pedestrians hit in apparent road rage incident in Arlington
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Two pedestrians were injured in what appeared to be a road rage incident in Arlington Thursday night. Police are still searching for the driver, who fled the scene following the crash. 

Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
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Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding come Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work. The “Bring Your Own Bag” law was passed early this year. It repeals the 5-cent tax on plastic bags and implements a ban on plastic carry-out bags in Montgomery County.

Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence
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Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood. 

Maryland Transportation Authority approves plan to build new, wider Bay Bridge
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The Maryland Transportation Authority Board has approved a plan for a new, wider Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The recommended option, known as "Alternative C," calls for building two new four‑lane bridge spans and removing the existing Bay Bridge structures.