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 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.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel season across DC region amid high gas prices
AAA expects more than 1.05 million Washington, D.C. area residents to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, a slight drop of about 3,200 travelers from last year.
DHS directs flights to US from Ebola affected countries to Dulles International Airport
The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
Verdict expected Wednesday in officer’s attempted murder trial
A verdict is expected at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the case of a Bowie police sergeant charged with attempted second‑degree murder.
Behind the scenes with American Airlines ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is just days away, marking the start of the summer travel season, with a record‑breaking number of travelers expected.
Police investigate violent brawl inside Navy Yard Chipotle
Police are investigating after a violent brawl broke out inside a Chipotle restaurant in Navy Yard on Saturday night.
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano testifies on Capitol Hill
One of Virginia’s top prosecutors testified before members of Congress on Thursday, just a week after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for alleged bias.
Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.