MLB Opening Day 2025 printable ‘excuse’ note
Need a reason to skip work or school for Major League Baseball’s Opening Day? The league has got you covered! MLB shared a printable ‘excuse’ note on its Facebook page Wednesday, humorously inviting fans to take the day off and revel in the start of the season.
Department of Health and Human Services to cut 10,000 jobs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is set to eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan.
Elevated fire threat issued for DC region
The National Weather Service has placed the Washington, D.C., region under an elevated fire threat on Thursday due to dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. The heightened risk for rapid fire spread is expected from late morning through late afternoon.
DC weather: Nationals Opening Day forecast
It’s a great weather day for baseball across the D.C. region as the Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2025 season opener.
Homeland Security attempts to detain healthcare worker at DC elementary school
There are big concerns in Northwest D.C. after Homeland Security investigators tried to detain a healthcare worker at an elementary school in Northwest.
DC, MD, VA attorneys general says 23andMe customers should delete data
The attorneys general for the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland have issued a warning to anyone who has been a customer of 23&Me to delete their data.
Supreme Court upholds Biden administration regulation on 'ghost gun' assembly kits
A win for gun control advocates came down from the nation’s highest court Wednesday. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the federal government to continue regulating kits that are used to assemble weapons — so-called ghost guns.
Jones-Haywood Dance School featured in latest FOX 5 special
Jones-Haywood Dance School, a ballet school in Northwest, DC has been training ballerinas for over 80 years.
2025 Allergy Capitals: Toughest cities for allergy sufferers to call home
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its 2025 Allergy Capitals report, identifying the most challenging U.S. cities and metro areas for those living with seasonal allergies.
Washington Nationals' home opener: Road closures, giveaways, and more
It's the perfect season for baseball! The Washington Nationals will be kicking off their home opener on Thursday, March 27, at 4:05 p.m.
DC weather: Cherry blossoms near peak bloom as warm weekend temperatures approach
Temperatures near 80 degrees are expected this weekend as D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms approach peak bloom.
DC man says armed suspects tried to steal his car with daughter, granddaughter inside
A D.C. grandfather tells FOX 5 he's still feeling shocked and upset after two men armed with a gun tried to carjack him in the Chevy Chase neighborhood Monday night.
Tesla vehicles defaced with political hate speech in DC
D.C. police are searching for two suspects who they say vandalized Tesla vehicles in the District with political hate speech. Authorities say they are investigating these offenses as potentially being motivated by hate or bias.
ATM recovered after stolen from DC liquor store at gunpoint
Authorities say an ATM was stolen from a D.C. liquor store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning.
DC confirmed measles case: Union Station, Adams Morgan among exposure sites
D.C. health officials say they were notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who visited multiple places in the District.
Waymo self-driving taxis could be heading to DC
Self-driving taxis could be heading to D.C. in 2026, through the autonomous driving company Waymo.
DC considers banning use of cell phones during school day
The D.C. Council is reviewing a proposal to ban student use of cell phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions, improve learning, and address social media-related issues.
DC weather: Cloudy, breezy & mild Tuesday with slight chance of evening showers
A cloudy, breezy, and mild Tuesday across the Washington, D.C. region with the slight chance of evening showers.
'Nazis got better treatment': DC appeals court appears divided on Trump's deportation plan
A federal appeals court in D.C. appears to be divided on President Donald Trump's use of a 200-year-old wartime law to deport people allegedly tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
House to consider DC budget bill this week: source
Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.