Georgetown University researcher detained by immigration officials

A Georgetown University scholar has been detained by immigration authorities, sparking a legal battle over deportation proceedings involving foreign-born visa holders who reside in the United States.

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen: Here's how you can get yours

Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours. 

DC police warn of uptick in theft of cars with keyless entry, push-to-start ignition

Car thieves are going hi-tech, leading to a spike in car thefts in D.C., and police are issuing a warning for drivers, especially those with ‘push to start' ignition in their cars.

Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off Thursday, welcoming first day of Spring

Thursday marks the first day of Spring and D.C. is officially on cherry blossom watch! The National Park Service has predicted peak bloom from March 28 to April 1 but there are plenty of festivities kicking off to celebrate the new season. 

Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.

Loudoun County Public Schools considers how AI should be used in classrooms

How should artificial intelligence be used in classrooms? That's the question Loudoun County Public Schools is asking and they want the community's input before it goes into effect.

No suspect in custody after gun shop burglarized in Stafford County

A gun store in Stafford, Virginia was robbed over the weekend. Right now, detectives are searching for the suspect, concerned he could be anywhere in the DMV area. 

Maryland leaders consider program to help fired federal workers manage mortgage payments

Maryland is home to approximately 150,000 federal employees and thousands of them have already lost their jobs as DOGE continues to make federal cuts to the workforce. Now, many are at risk of losing their homes and leaders in Prince George's County are looking for ways to help. 

Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident

A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police. 

Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.

Maryland teen charged after recording device found in UMD bathroom: police

A Maryland teen has been charged after a portable recording device was found inside a single-use bathroom at a residence hall at the University of Maryland. 

Inspectors confirm Vie Towers power outage resolved; families contact FOX 5 with building concerns

A City of Hyattsville official confirms city code inspectors have given the Vie Towers apartment building in Hyattsville, MD an "all clear" following reports of a major power outage that could've forced hundreds of college students out of their homes. 

DC's cherry blossom trees reach stage 3 in bloom cycle

The cherry trees in the nation’s capital have reached stage three of their bloom cycle as they progress toward their flowery peak.

Execution methods in US: From firing squad to nitrogen gas

Last year, a new execution method was used in the U.S. for the first time since 1982. Here’s a look at how people have been executed throughout history.