Stephanie Ramirez
It was a high school history lesson on the Muckrakers that first piqued my interest in Journalism. It was a lesson on the power and responsibility of journalism.
Still, I never imagined I could be a part of that tradition until my father encouraged me to tour Temple University’s School of Journalism (I thought I was going to study architecture). More than a decade later, it is such an honor to be shining a light on issues and telling important stories for FOX 5!
When people ask what drives me, I tell them it’s my family’s story. Both sets of my grandparents came to the United States from Puerto Rico to start a new life in New York. My parents worked incredibly hard to make sure my brother, sister and I would have the opportunity to attend college. We were raised to advocate for one another, whether it be my family or our greater community!
This career has taken me from Philadelphia (my home-town area) to New York City, Cleveland and now Washington D.C. Each place has its own heartbeat, with incredible people whose stories stick with you forever.
I will always be a Jersey girl at heart (South Jersey in the house), but I love living in Maryland. In the summer, I’m on the Bay at dog-friendly beaches. All year round, you can find me running to salsa music with my "hairy daughter," a German Shepherd named Lola!
WAWA’s are great! I also say, "hoagies" and reject the name "steak and cheese sandwiches." It’s a cheesesteak! You can win me over with pizza. Just not with Old Bay on pizza! Sorry Maryland!
Got an issue you’d like us to look into? Don’t hesitate to reach out!
The latest from Stephanie Ramirez
Weekend winter storm: DMV prepares for snow threat
Transportation crews across the Washington, D.C. region are preparing for a winter storm that has the potential to drop a significant amount of snow across the area.
2 bills addressing data center development introduced in Montgomery County
The data‑center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.
Spanberger to be sworn-in as first female Virginia governor
History will be made in Virginia on Saturday as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor.
MedStar DC nurses file complaint with DC attorney general over wage‑violation claims
MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses have filed a formal complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General alleging wage and hour violations, according to the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.
Stone Bridge High School student identified after being struck, killed in Loudoun County
The Stone Bridge High School community is mourning after a student was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Loudoun County.
Fairfax County parents voice concern after boundary review changes
The Fairfax County School Board meets Tuesday to review the district’s Capital Improvement Program, and parents are expected to speak out about proposed boundary changes the board will vote on later this month.
Local vigils in DMV for mother shot, killed by ICE officer in Minneapolis
Across the country, including in the D.C. region, thousands braved bitter cold this weekend to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Good.
Woman injured in DC apartment fire; neighbors suspect blaze was intentionally set
A woman was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a fire tore through an apartment building in D.C.’s Petworth neighborhood Friday morning. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports that neighbors believe the blaze was intentionally set.
More frustrations with FCPS’ school boundary review
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid presented her recommended School Boundary Review changes to the school board Thursday night. However, parents trying to participate didn’t get to hear the presentation until closer to 10 p.m., when many need to get themselves and their families out the door early the next day.
Boundary proposals could impact Virginia school bus service
Several key meetings are coming up in Fairfax County Public Schools’ boundary review, and one major challenge may be bus transportation.