Stephanie Ramirez
It was a high school history lesson on the Muckrakers that first piqued my interest in Journalism. It was a lesson on the power and responsibility of journalism.
Still, I never imagined I could be a part of that tradition until my father encouraged me to tour Temple University’s School of Journalism (I thought I was going to study architecture). More than a decade later, it is such an honor to be shining a light on issues and telling important stories for FOX 5!
When people ask what drives me, I tell them it’s my family’s story. Both sets of my grandparents came to the United States from Puerto Rico to start a new life in New York. My parents worked incredibly hard to make sure my brother, sister and I would have the opportunity to attend college. We were raised to advocate for one another, whether it be my family or our greater community!
This career has taken me from Philadelphia (my home-town area) to New York City, Cleveland and now Washington D.C. Each place has its own heartbeat, with incredible people whose stories stick with you forever.
I will always be a Jersey girl at heart (South Jersey in the house), but I love living in Maryland. In the summer, I’m on the Bay at dog-friendly beaches. All year round, you can find me running to salsa music with my "hairy daughter," a German Shepherd named Lola!
WAWA’s are great! I also say, "hoagies" and reject the name "steak and cheese sandwiches." It’s a cheesesteak! You can win me over with pizza. Just not with Old Bay on pizza! Sorry Maryland!
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The latest from Stephanie Ramirez
Maryland lawmakers crack down on street takeovers
Caught racing or doing donuts or burnouts in a car takeover, and in about a month, you could be facing stricter penalties.
Prince George’s County Executive to announce National Harbor curfew: sources
Later Thursday morning, multiple sources tell FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is expected to announce an emergency executive order that would implement a 5 p.m. curfew on weekends at National Harbor with exceptions.
DC Harris Teeter bans certain bags, now checking receipts to fight theft
Harris Teeter is the latest big box company forced to change their polices, responding to rampant theft in the District.
“Today’s carjacker is your shooter tomorrow": DC US attorney shares Project Safe Neighborhood data
When the U.S. Attorney for DC announced results of a two-year federal partnership targeting D.C.’s most violent offenders last week, he shared startling information showing that of the 127 cases taken-up under this “Project Safe Neighborhood" effort, more than half - or about 61% - were juveniles at first arrest.
Arlington County to see real estate tax increase
A heads-up in Virginia, Arlington County leaders approved its first real estate tax increase since Fiscal Year 2020.
Man struck, killed by tractor-trailer on busy I-270 in Montgomery County
A man was killed early Friday morning after police say he stepped out onto a busy Montgomery County highway and was struck by a tractor-trailer.
Maryland lawmakers cracking down on third-party ticket vendors
Maryland lawmakers approved a bill last week that cracks down on predatory practices by third party ticket vendors. The bill seeks to protect consumers buying tickets on sites like Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
15-year-old girl killed in shooting in Southeast DC
A teen girl was shot and killed Sunday night in Southwest D.C., police say.
Maryland lawmakers close 'Noah’s Law' loophole, further cracking down on drunk driving
Maryland lawmakers voted to approve closing a "Noah’s Law" loophole, further cracking down on drunk driving in the state in honor of the fallen officer the law is named after.
Divers who helped recover bodies after Key Bridge collapse honored
On Thursday, the Prince George’s County Police Department and county leadership honored the heroic dive team that responded to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse a little over a week ago.