Man sues employer after being fired over to decades-old misdemeanor charge
A man who transported patients to medical appointments is suing his former employer, alleging he was unlawfully fired after failing a criminal background check despite — he says — years on the job without incident. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains.
Investigtaion underway after man found dead on median of Fairfax County Parkway
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the median of Fairfax County Parkway. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson has the latest details.
Frederick County Council votes on legislation that would allow data center expansion
A consequential vote was held on Tuesday in Frederick County on whether to allow more data centers to be built.
New lawsuit, legislation aim to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Frederick County Council approves plan to add data centers
The Frederick County Council has approved a plan to add data centers to the area. FOX 5's David Kaplan has the latest details.
Man accused of shooting 2 National Guard members in DC, killing 1, faces federal charges
The man accused of ambushing and shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last month, killing one, is now facing federal charges.
Trooper, suspected shooter killed after active shooting incident at Delaware DMV: officials
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
'Major developments' reveal California 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found dead in Utah
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office will announce “major developments" in the case of missing child Melodee Buzzard on Tuesday afternoon.
Santa brings holiday cheer to Maryland NICU babies, families
Santa helped bring some holiday joy for NICU families in Annapolis just before Christmas.
DOJ says Epstein letter to Larry Nassar released in latest document dump is fake
The federal government is walking back a piece of evidence that was released in its latest document dump which allegedly included correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Nassar, saying it is fake.
Former National Park Service ranger Betty Reid Soskin dies at 104
Soskin celebrated her 104th birthday in September, and retired from the National Park Service in 2022.
Virginia man killed in wrong‑way, head‑on crash in Charles County
A Virginia man was killed in a head‑on crash Monday along Piscataway Highway, also known as Indian Head Highway, in Charles County.
1 person critically injured in southeast DC fire
One person is in critical condition after a fire at an apartment building in southeast D.C.
DC weather: Rain, light wintry mix early Tuesday; showers possible Christmas morning
Rain showers and a brief wintry mix in some spots moved through the Washington, D.C., region early Tuesday.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year
Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
Attorneys continue to fight for Maryland woman they say was wrongfully detained by ICE
New details have emerged in the story of a Silver Spring woman and American citizen who was allegedly taken into ICE custody.



















