Sylvia Mphofe
Sylvia Mphofe joined FOX 5 in June 2023 as a Digital Content Producer.
She’s extremely excited to be sharing the stories of the communities she grew up in and helped shape her. Sylvia was born and raised in the DMV. She jumped into her passion for storytelling at Old Dominion University where she received her Bachelor’s degree.
Outside of the newsroom, Sylvia enjoys traveling, attending different events across the city, discovering new food spots, and creating content.
Story idea 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
DC road closures near pro-Palestine encampment at George Washington University
Several D.C. road closures are in place Wednesday morning as police continue to clear pro-Palestine encampments at George Washington University.
Maryland Primary Elections 2024: Where to vote, who is on the ballot and more
It is one week until Maryland’s 2024 primary election on May 14, where voters can cast their ballots for presidential candidates as well as statewide and local races. Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Maryland.
Maryland officer arrested and charged with second-degree assault
A Prince George’s County Police officer was suspended with pay following his arrest.
2 teens arrested in shooting near Dunbar High School in DC
Two teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to a shooting near Dunbar High School in D.C. that left one student injured.
7-year-old boy found safe after taken by father in Alexandria: police
A search was underway after a 7-year-old boy was taken by his father in Alexandria on Saturday.
3-year-old girl identified in fatal Southeast DC shooting
The 3-year-old girl who was shot and killed Friday night in a Southeast, D.C. neighborhood has been identified.
Man barricaded in Prince George's County home following shooting, residences shelter in place: police
One adult man was barricaded inside a home following an early morning shooting in Prince George's County on Saturday, according to police.
17-year-old grazed by bullet at Dunbar High School in DC
A student was grazed by a bullet in the head after it came through the window at Dunbar High School in D.C., according to police.
Fairfax County school bus catches on fire
Fairfax County officials are on the scene of a school bus fire on Fairfax County Parkway.
DMV cities among Top 100 Best Places to Live in US
Multiple cities in the D.C., Maryland & Virginia area have been named among the best places to live in the United States in a new ranking.