Stephanie Ramirez
Stephanie Ramirez is an Emmy-nominated journalist with more than a decade of experience delivering impactful news to the communities she serves.
She has covered presidential elections and inaugurations, natural disasters, one of the deadliest aviation collisions in modern history, and the 2015 papal visit to the United States. She also reported extensively on school and public safety changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A high school history lesson on the Muckrakers first inspired her understanding of journalism’s responsibility and purpose.
The Nation’s Capital and its surrounding communities have become an extension of her family, as she continues to pursue answers and accountability. Her reporting experience also includes Cleveland and New York City.
A graduate of Temple University, Stephanie got her start on the assignment desk in Philadelphia, where she learned the ins and outs of the newsroom.
Stephanie often anchors and is part of the early morning reporting team at FOX 5 DC, ensuring viewers have the information they need before starting their day.
The latest from Stephanie Ramirez
Kennedy Center officials say Trump’s name has been removed
A crowd gathered at the Kennedy Center over the weekend, beginning Friday, with some celebrating after a judge denied a last‑minute request to pause the removal of President Donald J. Trump’s name from the facade and portico.
FCPS to vote on 3 motions involving AI technology
A major vote is expected Thursday in Fairfax County as the school board considers whether to edge out certain technology use across the school system.
Court date postponed for suspect in National Guard shooting
The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.
2 men wanted in attempted kidnapping of Manassas toddler; police body camera video shows chase
A 6‑year‑old girl is being hailed as a hero after police say she stopped two men who were trying to kidnap her 4‑year‑old sister in Manassas.
Bowser’s youth curfew order set to expire this weekend
D.C.’s extended juvenile curfew zone law is once again set to expire, with the current order scheduled to sunset at 11:59 p.m. Saturday as police and city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers.
FIFA World Cup excitement builds in the DMV
Excitement is growing across the D.C. region as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues.
Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push
Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.
Metro cracks down on bus fare evasion
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.
MCPS offers up to $12K retirement incentive amid budget cuts: report
Maryland’s largest school district is facing significant budget cuts and is now encouraging some staff to retire.
Alexandria takes up plan to boost businesses, update Duke Street corridor
On Tuesday, the City of Alexandria considered an update to one of its oldest and most diverse corridors: Duke Street.