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
Man charged for shooting, killing DC man back in November: police
A man has been arrested and charged with a fatal shooting back in November in Prince George's County.
73-year-old man found dead in Virginia house: police
A man was removed from a burning home in Virginia.
Surveillance video shows suspects trespassing at zoo in Virginia
A zoo in Virginia is asking for the public's assistance in identifying multiple suspects caught trespassing at NOVA Wild.
Driver identified after slamming into light pole, hitting pedestrian, and fleeing police in Virginia
A driver accused of crashing into a pole and several other cars before hitting a pedestrian in Fairfax County on Wednesday night has been identified.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
Additional suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Ashburn
A second arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Ashburn on Saturday.
Charges pending after driver hit by Amtrak train at Virginia railroad crossing
Charges are pending after a driver was hit by an Amtrak train in Prince William County.
"Alex Ovechkin Day" declared April 11th by DC Mayor Bowser
D.C. Mayor Bowser officially proclaimed April 11 as "Alex Ovechkin Day."
Prince George's County police release bank text scam warning
The Prince George's County Police Department is warning residents about a bank text scam.
Final RadioShack in Maryland to shutdown
After more than 40 years, the last RadioShack in Maryland is shutting down.