Man sentenced to life in prison for selling crack offers unique perspective to Montgomery County task force
A man sentenced to life for selling crack in the 1990s is out of prison and part of a Montgomery County task force that’s doing a top to bottom review of the police department.
Montgomery County parents, kids say they’re spending more time on troubleshooting than virtual learning
Three weeks after the virtual start to schools, some parents in Montgomery County said Tuesday, there is more tech troubleshooting occurring than actual learning.
64-year-old man assaulted while riding bicycle on Rock Creek Trail in Montgomery County
A 64-year-old man was seriously injured over the weekend when he was pushed off of his bicycle by another person while riding on the Rock Creek Trail in Kensington. The incident was captured on camera.
DC region teachers continue to grapple with remote learning challenges
Families across the D.C. area who are being forced to juggle a full-time job, in addition to their child’s virtual classes are taking several opportunities to sound off about their frustrations. Some are expressing them online – or directing them toward school officials.
Snow day no more: MCPS says virtual learning may replace inclement weather closures
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Residents in Montgomery County neighborhood push back against turning home into crematorium
The idea of turning a house into a crematorium in a Montgomery County neighborhood is getting major push back from some people who live nearby.
Montgomery County police ID victims in deadly Gaithersburg crash; say speed may have been a factor
Montgomery County police have released the identities of two victims who were killed in a crash in Gaithersburg Wednesday evening.
Montgomery County schools to rename middle school
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro talks to FOX 5 about the school district’s move to rename a middle school, as well as the county’s response to COVID-19.
2 dead after serious crash in Gaithersburg, officials confirm
Two people are dead following a serious crash in Gaithersburg on Wednesday.
Montgomery County considers allowing alcohol in select public parks
Montgomery County has a plan to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in nine county parks, which would be designed to complement its "Picnic in the Park" program encouraging outdoor, socially-distanced dining.
Rescue crews responding after car becomes lodged under tractor trailer on Beltway
Rescue crews are responding to the I-495’s Outer Loop after a vehicle crashed into a tractor trailer and became lodged there Tuesday afternoon.
Beltway crash creates massive traffic jam
A crash involving a tractor trailer and a car created a massive backup on the Beltway's Outer Loop on Tuesday afternoon.
Driver kills pedestrian in Silver Spring
A man is dead after being hit by a car Saturday night in Silver Spring.
Labor Day weekend doesn’t mean it’s time to party, DC region health officials say
With the Labor Day weekend ahead, health officials in the D.C. region are cautioning people that the occasion does not mean letting your guard down in the era of COVID-19.
I-270 Southbound reopens after crash involving several kids
All southbound lanes of I-270 have reopened after a crash involving several kids in Montgomery County shut them down for several hours.
Montgomery County police searching for missing 12-year-old girl
Montgomery County officials are asking the public for help locating a missing 12-year-old girl.
Montgomery Co Exec on loosening restrictions on Friday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich decided to not enter the full Stage 3 of reopening that Governor Hogan approved to begin on Friday. But Elrich tells Fox 5 DC about a live music restriction the county will look at loosening on Friday.
Montgomery County police looking for suspects who robbed senior citizens
Two senior citizens were targeted in a brazen early-morning robbery in Montgomery County, according to police.
Robbery of Montgomery County couple caught on camera
Two senior citizens were targeted in a brazen early-morning robbery in Montgomery County, according to police.
Parents of students with disabilities tell Montgomery County schools leaders, online learning isn’t working
No more virtual learning. That’s the message parents of kids with disabilities want to tell leaders of Montgomery County Public Schools.