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
Beyoncé ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour: How to snag last minute tickets
Beyoncé has officially kicked off her Cowboy Carter Tour featuring a Western theme, but it's not too late to get your tickets. Here's everything you need to know.
Chris Brown arrested in England for 'bottle-tossing incident,' reports
R&B artist Chris Brown was arrested in the United Kingdom on Thursday, over a bottle-throwing incident in a nightclub two years ago, according to sources.
Washington Mystics kick off their season against Atlanta Dream
The Washington Mystics will be kicking off their season with a home opener against the Atlanta Dream on Friday night.
Washington Commanders Christmas Day game will air live on Netflix
Netflix is sharing an early Christmas gift to football fans. The streaming giant will broadcast the Washington Commanders Christmas Day game.
Grandmother found shot to death in Maryland residence
A beloved mother's life was cut short after she was found shot inside of her home.
Woman hits officer with vehicle, drives into crowd at Laurel Main Street Festival
A woman hit a police officer after driving through barriers into a crowd at the Main Street Festival in Laurel.
3 women, 1 man injured in separate overnight DC shootings: police
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating two separate shootings in D.C. that left three women and one man injured.
Howard County four vehicle collision left 1 dead, 1 injured: police
A woman was pronounced dead following a multi-vehicle car collision in Howard County, Maryland.
Man hit, killed by ambulance in Virginia identified
The pedestrian that was hit by an ambulance and killed in Loudoun County has been identified.
Maryland explosion causes road closures, cancellation of Mainstreet Festival Parade
A propane tank explosion in Laurel, Maryland has led to the cancellation of the Mainstreet Festival Parade.