Northern Virginia residents face icy roads days after winter storm
Neighborhoods across Northern Virginia are still working to dig their cars out days after Sunday’s winter storm, as freezing temperatures continue to refreeze roads.
Governor pushes for smaller, denser housing
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a drastic change in Maryland zoning law to promote construction of more affordable homes, but state officials who represent College Park are divided on whether it would be a good thing. Moore has introduced a bill in the Maryland General Assembly—SB 36 in the...
The Marissa Mitchell Show launching on FOX 5 DC
WASHINGTON - FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell is launching a brand-new show on FOX 5 DC on Monday!!!. Introducing, "The Marissa Mitchell Show"! Hosted by FOX 5 anchor Marissa Mitchell, this hour-long program will air weekdays at 11 a.m. ET and be available to stream on FOX LOCAL starting February 2.
Death of a Cheesecake Factory: Neighborhood Mourns a Once-Bustling Date Spot
I’m in my car thinking deeply about crust. I’m thinking about the different meanings the word holds, from the Earth’s crust to the crust on a loaf of bread to the crust you need to scrape off the bottom of a pot after overcooking your mac and cheese.
Rescuers find missing boy trapped in snow
MCLEAN, Va. (WUSA/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Rescuers found a missing boy trapped in snow. A young boy in McLean, Virginia experienced a frightening ordeal when he became trapped in snow, but quick-thinking firefighters from Fairfax County came to his rescue. "Well the original plan was, how are we going to get...
Snow impacts on mail delivery
Mark Wahl with the United States Postal Service joined Fox 5 DC.
Duane Barnes Charged On 22 Counts For 11 Incidents In VA: PD
Waldorf resident Duane Barnes, 34, is facing nearly two dozen criminal charges following 11 incidents that were reported in Arlington, according to police. The alleged incidents highlighted by the Arlington Police Department include:. At approximately 3:36 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2025, police were dispatched to the 2400...
Old Town property owner wants to convert boating supply store into powerlifting gym
A 24-hour Scandanavian-inspired bodybuilding gym is being proposed to replace the West Marine boating supply store at 601 and 619 S. Patrick Street in Old Town. Desiree Marvin, the owner of Valhalla Property Holding, LLC, is asking the city for permission to renovate the existing building and convert it into an...
Drunk driver gets 8 years for killing woman while speeding the wrong way on...
A drunk driver who struck and killed a woman in a head-on collision on GW Parkway has been sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Carlos Hernandez Romero — who did not have a driver’s license and who was driving 80 mph in the wrong direction the night of Jan. 1, 2025 — admitted to...
School Closing/Delay Prediction For Wednesday, Jan. 28th
The region continues digging out from a winter storm that dropped between 5 and 10 inches of snow and sleet across most of the county, with a few isolated areas reporting even higher totals (or 29 inches if you have an iPhone 😊). On Sunday, Montgomery County Public Schools...

















