Fairfax County’s new meals tax starts in 2026. Here’s what diners, businesses should know
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
Armed suspects demand money in overnight Glen Burnie 7-Eleven robbery
Anne Arundel County police are searching for three suspects after an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Glen Burnie early Tuesday morning.
Anne Arundel County police are searching for three suspects after an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Glen Burnie early Tuesday morning.
Transformer explosion, power line fire follow shed blaze in Loudoun County
A shed fire in Loudoun County led to a transformer explosion and fire involving high-tension power lines Wednesday.
A shed fire in Loudoun County led to a transformer explosion and fire involving high-tension power lines Wednesday.
New laws for DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 1, 2026
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
Freedom 250 display set to light up Washington Monument for New Year's Eve
Who needs Times Square when you could just head over to the National Mall?
Who needs Times Square when you could just head over to the National Mall?
Leesburg man charged with assaulting child at basketball game, police say
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
Washington Monument to be lit up on New Year's Eve with America 250 projections
On New Year’s Eve, the group Freedom 250 will begin six straight nights of putting projections onto the Washington Monument, including a 250-foot birthday candle. It’s part of an effort to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, with other events taking place throughout the year.
On New Year’s Eve, the group Freedom 250 will begin six straight nights of putting projections onto the Washington Monument, including a 250-foot birthday candle. It’s part of an effort to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, with other events taking place throughout the year.
Man wanted on multiple warrants in custody after hours-long standoff in Damascus
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
Residents left without heat, power at Hyattsville condominium complex
Several families in Hyattsville were without heat Tuesday night, and now, they’re also left in the dark on a bitterly cold night. The property manager says he's aware of the situation and is working on it, but those suffering through the frigid temperatures are feeling frustrated.
Several families in Hyattsville were without heat Tuesday night, and now, they’re also left in the dark on a bitterly cold night. The property manager says he's aware of the situation and is working on it, but those suffering through the frigid temperatures are feeling frustrated.
Camila Mendoza Olmos missing: Investigators discover body amid search for 19-year-old
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Judge considers whether to release DC pipe bomb suspect while he awaits trial
New information on the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021 came out in court on Tuesday.
New information on the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021 came out in court on Tuesday.
Local authorities stepping up DUI enforcement, monitoring for potential threats on NYE
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
Judge considering release of DC pipe bomb suspect while he awaits trial
A D.C. judge is considering whether to release the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in January 2021. If released, Cole would be under stringent conditions that would include house arrest, ankle monitoring and having a third-party custodian who is vetted by the court. FOX 5's Katie Barlow was live in the courtroom today.
A D.C. judge is considering whether to release the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in January 2021. If released, Cole would be under stringent conditions that would include house arrest, ankle monitoring and having a third-party custodian who is vetted by the court. FOX 5's Katie Barlow was live in the courtroom today.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
Montgomery County man with multiple warrants taken into custody after hours-long standoff
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
140 DUI arrests since Thanksgiving as Montgomery County ramps up New Year’s Eve patrols
Montgomery County police say they will have extra officers on the roads and in communities ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a focus on stopping drunk drivers and keeping celebrations safe.
Montgomery County police say they will have extra officers on the roads and in communities ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a focus on stopping drunk drivers and keeping celebrations safe.
Maryland woman arrested after ramming VSP cruiser during Beltway pursuit: police
A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.
A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.