Frederick Douglass Bridge standoff enters Day 3 prompting traffic warnings

Drivers are being urged to plan for extra travel time, or find alternate routes as a barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Bridge enters its third day.

East Potomac Golf Course could shut down Sunday for Trump administration overhaul

The Trump administration is officially moving to take over the East Potomac Golf Course, launching a dramatic proposal aimed at overhauling the D.C. waterfront.

DC warns of measles exposure across Metro, Dulles Airport

D.C. health officials are warning of possible measles exposure after a confirmed case involving a District resident who visited multiple locations while contagious.

Person on Frederick Douglass Bridge, bridge close as police respond

Police are responding to an active barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, where a person has climbed onto the structure, according to authorities. 

DC weather: Mostly sunny Friday with late showers

Mostly sunny skies through much of Friday, with highs near 68 degrees and a few showers developing late.

2026 FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations are here! Check the full list

FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!

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.

DC weather: Rain moves out for a sunny, cool and breezy Thursday

Rain has cleared, leaving a cool spring afternoon across the Washington, D.C., area Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 66 degrees.

Fire damages several boats at James Creek Marina in DC

An early morning fire damaged several boats at James Creek Marina in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, authorities said.

WHCA dinner shooting suspect won’t fight detention, attorney says

Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.

Trone says Dems need 'more fight' as he challenges Delaney for his old seat

Former Rep. David Trone is re-entering the race for Maryland’s 6th District, setting up a primary challenge against Rep. April McClain Delaney.

House Oversight Committee demands DC police records on alleged crime data manipulation

A recent Internal Affairs investigation found "substantiated claims" against MPD leadership, alleging the department underreported crime numbers, according to the House Oversight Committee.