Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
Reflecting Pool looks 'like vomit,' visitors say; crews continue cleaning job
Crews worked to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday after green blooms appeared the water earlier this week.
Crews worked to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday after green blooms appeared the water earlier this week.
Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
Dupont Circle closed for Pride weekend as National Park Service erects fences
Dupont Circle will stay closed through D.C. Pride Weekend.
Dupont Circle will stay closed through D.C. Pride Weekend.
Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
Daycare worker accused of sexually assaulting toddlers
A northern Virginia daycare worker is in jail, charged with sexually assaulting toddlers at a Manassas childcare facility.
A northern Virginia daycare worker is in jail, charged with sexually assaulting toddlers at a Manassas childcare facility.
DC weather: Friday afternoon sunshine; warm weekend ahead
Early morning scattered showers gave way to afternoon sunshine across the Washington, D.C., region Friday, with highs near 84 degrees.
Early morning scattered showers gave way to afternoon sunshine across the Washington, D.C., region Friday, with highs near 84 degrees.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
FOX 5 Zip Trip spotlights historic Annapolis
FOX 5’s Zip Trip crew traveled Friday to historic Annapolis!
FOX 5’s Zip Trip crew traveled Friday to historic Annapolis!
TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
U Street corridor DC juvenile curfew zone: What you need to know
D.C. police, aiming to curb recent violent teen takeovers, have announced a new juvenile curfew zone for the U Street corridor, and this one began earlier than usual.
D.C. police, aiming to curb recent violent teen takeovers, have announced a new juvenile curfew zone for the U Street corridor, and this one began earlier than usual.
Video shows tensions flare at Maryland early voting site as delegate, union leader allege assault
A Maryland state delegate and a union leader are accusing each other of assault after a confrontation outside an early voting site in Gaithersburg, an incident captured on video and now under police review.
A Maryland state delegate and a union leader are accusing each other of assault after a confrontation outside an early voting site in Gaithersburg, an incident captured on video and now under police review.
The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Fairfax County sees 4 pedestrian fatalities in just over a day
Four pedestrians were killed on Fairfax County roadways between early Thursday morning and Friday, marking a deadly stretch across the region.
Four pedestrians were killed on Fairfax County roadways between early Thursday morning and Friday, marking a deadly stretch across the region.
DC Juneteenth street closures, parking restrictions in place Friday
Numerous street closures and parking restrictions are in place Friday, June 19 as Washington, D.C., marks the Juneteenth holiday with a parade, Opal’s Walk for Freedom and a city block party.
Numerous street closures and parking restrictions are in place Friday, June 19 as Washington, D.C., marks the Juneteenth holiday with a parade, Opal’s Walk for Freedom and a city block party.
Maryland delegate accused of assaulting union leader, congresswoman intervenes
Local authorities and political figures are responding after a physical altercation broke out at the Bohrer Park Activity Center early voting site in Gaithersburg on Thursday.
Local authorities and political figures are responding after a physical altercation broke out at the Bohrer Park Activity Center early voting site in Gaithersburg on Thursday.
Maryland mom sentenced to 50 years for shooting 13-year-old daughter
A 33-year-old Maryland woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after being convicted of shooting her 13-year-old daughter.
A 33-year-old Maryland woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after being convicted of shooting her 13-year-old daughter.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
Key Bridge collapse probe: Cargo ship engineer admits to federal safety violation
Dali chief engineer admitted Thursday to a federal safety violation for hiding a hazard before a power loss caused the ship to strike and collapse Baltimore's Key Bridge in 2024.
Dali chief engineer admitted Thursday to a federal safety violation for hiding a hazard before a power loss caused the ship to strike and collapse Baltimore's Key Bridge in 2024.