
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
MCPS leaders face questions over AI weapons screening contract
Questions are mounting against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leadership over a paper trail revealing that the superintendent quietly signed a contract for a pilot program to test AI weapons screening in high schools.
Ribbon cutting for new schools in Montgomery County
Just in time for Montgomery County Public Schools’ first day back next week, the district is celebrating the opening of multiple new school facilities.
Fairfax County making safety enhancements for the upcoming school year
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Alexandria police to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Spotsylvania school board rejects drug testing for teachers and staff
Students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools are heading back for their first day of classes Tuesday, just one day after ninth graders returned.
Commanders training camp continues as preseason nears
The NFL preseason is just around the corner as the Washington Commanders move through another day of training camp in Ashburn.
Stefon Diggs practices with Commanders for first time at Friday’s training camp
Star receiver Stefon Diggs practiced Friday for the first time with the Washington Commanders, just days after signing with the team.









