Sylvia Mphofe
Sylvia Mphofe is a Digital Content Producer, where she covers breaking and featured news stories in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Mphofe comes to FOX 5 DC from National Geographic and before that WDVM-TV, where she spent most of her career as a digital producer, writer, and reporter in Washington D.C. and Maryland. She's covered live programming during the Jan. 6 United States Capitol attack, Jimmy Carter's Funeral, and the Karen Huger DUI case.
She jumped into her passion for storytelling at Old Dominion University where she received her Bachelor’s degree.
Mphofe was born and raised in the DMV and is passionate about covering the stories of the communities she grew up in and helped shape her.
Story ideas or upcoming events in the D.C. area? Email her at sylvia.mphofe@fox.com or send her a message on Twitter.
The latest from Sylvia Mphofe
Maryland parents can pull kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Maryland parents with religious objections can now pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ storybooks.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia latest: DOJ plans to go to trial before moving to deport
The Justice Department said Thursday that it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him to a country that is not his native country of El Salvador.
Washington Wizards select Tre Johnson and Will Riley in 2025 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards just got a little younger with 19-year-olds Tre Johnson and Will Riley being selected during the 2025 NBA Draft.
Diddy Trial: Prosecutors drop kidnapping, arson, and certain sex trafficking charges
Prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the Diddy trial, specifically kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking, according to sources.
Summer solstice: What to know about the longest day of the year
Summer solstice is the time of year when the sun has peak sunshine in the Northern Hemisphere.
Melania Trump sports Bottega Veneta dress at Kennedy Center’s ‘Les Misérables’ opening night
Melania Trump joined her husband, Donald Trump, at the Kennedy Center’s ‘Les Misérables’ Opening Night.
Mubadala Citi DC Open returns: Here's everything you need to know
Tennis is taking over the nation's capitol with the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
Dupont Circle Park reopens, just hours ahead of WorldPride parade
In a reversal of decisions just hours before the WorldPride parade, the fencing around Dupont Circle Park has been removed.
Monique Samuels returns to Real Housewives of Potomac for Season 10: sources
Former Real Housewives of Potomac star Monique Samuels will be returning to the franchise for Season 10.