Chlorine shortage creating challenges for residential pool openings
When that summer sun is beating down, there’s nothing quite like hopping in the pool. It’ll cool you down, it’s a great place for family fun – but right now, a lot of residential pool owners are having a hard time getting those backyards ready to go.
Walter Johnson High School graduates killed in West Virginia crash identified
The identities of two recent Walter Johnson High School graduates killed in a crash in West Virginia have been identified.
Senior citizen scammed out of $1M, Montgomery County state's attorney says
Prosecutors in Montgomery County say a desperate senior citizen put her trust in the wrong person and got scammed out of more than $1 million.
Maryland mortgage swindler sentenced to 8 years for pilfering thousands from Prince George’s Co grandmother
A Montgomery County man who was convicted of swindling thousands from a Prince George’s County grandmother was sentenced to eight years behind bars on Friday.
FOX 5 Zip Trip Takoma Park: 5 Must Stops!
This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to TAKOMA PARK! One of the first suburbs of Washington D.C. -- TAKOMA PARK embodies a rich variety of American history!
2 recent Walter Johnson grads killed, 2 injured in West Virginia crash
The Walter Johnson High School community is mourning after two recent graduates were killed in a crash in West Virginia Wednesday night.
Montgomery County police cracking down on loud, aggressive vehicles
Montgomery County police are cracking down after receiving complaints about loud, aggressive drivers.
DC man used Facebook post to lure victims into gun-point carjacking in Wheaton: cops
A D.C. man facing charges after he allegedly responded to a Facebook post in order to lure his victims into a carjacking in Wheaton.
'Good Samaritan' stops attempted kidnapping in Rockville
A local IT specialist became an unexpected hero when he stopped an attempted kidnapping in Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County elementary school parents sound off about summer school enrollment issues
Some parents in the Montgomery County schools community are unhappy after learning that their kids may not be able to attend summer elementary school.
Surveillance video shows Maryland carjacking victim clinging to hood
A neighbor's surveillance camera recorded video of a man clinging to the hood of his vehicle as two alleged carjackers tried to steal it outside a Gaithersburg home on Wednesday. MORE: https://bit.ly/3wjGcvG
Gaithersburg mom hopes passion for baking will help her son beat rare illness
A Gaithersburg mom is asking for the community to rally around to help her turn her passion for baking into an opportunity to help her son beat a rare illness.
Victim injured in Gaithersburg carjacking
Montgomery County police are investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle during what witnesses told FOX 5 was a carjacking in Gaithersburg on Wednesday afternoon.
Maryland kidnapping suspect seized woman in Rockville shopping center parking garage: cops
A 26-year-old man is in jail without bond after he allegedly tried to kidnap a woman in Rockville parking garage.
Montgomery County family’s mission to help others during COVID-19 pandemic spreads nationwide
A Montgomery County family's good gesture to help others has grown to serve thousands nationwide.
Montgomery Co. schools sued by family of 2nd student sexually assaulted by bus driver, report says
The family of a second student sexually assaulted by a Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver is reportedly suing the school district.
Potomac River drownings prompt warnings from officials
Officials are warning people to stay out of the Potomac River after two drownings.
Family of missing man find body in Potomac River; Montgomery County police investigating
Montgomery County Police are investigating after the body of a man who went missing on May 31 was found in the Potomac River on Friday.
Stolen food truck located in Charles County; no suspects in custody
A food truck that was stolen from Silver Spring on Monday has been located in Charles County, but police are still looking for suspects.
Bethesda chocolate shop selling chocolate covered cicada treats
A Bethesda chocolate shop is leaning into the arrival of Brood X by selling a new treat - chocolate covered cicadas.