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
St. Charles High School adding gun-detection tech to cameras after 2 weapons found
A virtual town hall is scheduled for Wednesday night following two serious gun incidents at St. Charles High School last week.
DC Council to take final vote on juvenile curfew bill
The D.C. Council will hold its second and final vote Tuesday on the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025, deciding whether to make the city’s curfew zone laws permanent.
East Potomac Golf Links faces uncertain future as high school caddies earn prestigious scholarship
A watchdog group asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from moving forward with plans to allegedly shutdown and redevelop East Potomac Golf Links. The Trump Administration severed the lease agreement with the non-profit that manages this and two other DC public golf couses, leaving the futures of those three locations uncertain.
Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after major renovation with Friday ribbon cutting ceremony
Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla celebrate America 250 with Virginia visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Virginia on Thursday as they wrapped up their U.S. trip marking the nation’s 250th year of independence.
New Kennedy Center leader expected to testify in court
A federal judge is expected to hear from a key witness Wednesday as the fight over the future of the Kennedy Center moves into a second day of arguments.
Court to weigh Kennedy Center closure and renaming dispute
The battle over what is now being called the Trump‑Kennedy Center heads to federal court Tuesday, where a judge is expected to hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging both the planned name change and the lengthy closure.
Virginia Redistricting: State's Supreme Court weighs challenge to voter approved US House map
The Virginia Supreme Court is considering whether to block new U.S. House districts narrowly approved by voters.
13-year-old dirt bike rider arrested in Bethesda; police issue warning to parents
Montgomery County police arrested a 13‑year‑old dirt bike rider after a series of complaints about teens speeding through Bethesda on dirt bikes and e‑bikes, ignoring traffic laws and nearly hitting pedestrians and drivers.
WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.