Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
5 homes collapse as hurricanes slam North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Smithsonian will stay open during government shutdown
The Smithsonian says it will use money from past years to help stay open in the event of a federal government shutdown, at least for a few days.
DC council considers bottle deposit bill to fight river pollution
In a new proposal being considered by the D.C. council, everytime a customer buys a beverage in D.C., they’ll pay an extra dime, and when they return the bottle, they get the dime back.
New Maryland laws take effect October 1
On October 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect for the state of Maryland, impacting things like traffic enforcement, cannabis, criminal justice and more.
Loudoun Co. man accused of threatening to shoot state delegate over text
Patrick Murphy is accused of responding to a text from a political campaign with a threat to shoot a Virginia delegate.
SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in Virginia
Virginia households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in DC, Maryland
DC and Maryland households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
Two firefighters charged with misdemeanors after hosing baseball field
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
Historic covered bridge closed after damage from oversized vehicle
A portion of Old Frederick Road is closed after a historic covered bridge was damaged by an oversized vehicle this weekend.
Zoox self-driving cars coming to Washington, DC
Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company that released its first vehicle with Amazon in 2020, is now coming to the nation's capital.
Why is the government shutting down?
Why is the government shutting down? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass all 12 appropriations bills or a continuing resolution, which temporarily maintains funding while lawmakers finalize spending legislation.
Alexandria officials debate DASH buses for high school students
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
DC police seek help identifying package theft suspect in Southwest
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?
Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
Baltimore police investigating viral video of reported assault in Federal Hill
Baltimore police say they’re aware of a viral video showing what they’re calling an assault in the city’s Federal Hill neighborhood.
John Reid emphasizes jobs, parental rights, and independence in Virginia Lt. Governor race
Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid returned to The Final 5 with Jim Lokay on FOX 5 this week, highlighting a campaign that blends concern for federal workers, parental involvement in schools, and a willingness to act independently from the rest of the GOP ticket.
2025 government shutdown: What it could mean for federal workers in DC, Maryland, Virginia
The deadline to keep the government open is fast approaching. At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached — and the jobs of thousands of federal workers in the D.C. region are hanging in the balance.
DC high school students paid to learn in new pilot program
Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.
Man arrested, charged with smashing Clarendon businesses' windows in early morning destruction
The front door and windows of an Arlington bar were smashed early Sunday morning — just months after opening.