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Holiday lights across DC, Maryland & Virginia

The holiday season has arrived and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to celebrate!

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Police search for man who sexually assaulted woman at Rock Creek Stream Valley Trail in broad daylight

Park Police said the man approached the woman and touched her inappropriately. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Healing with Music: Police Officer’s Gift to Alzheimer’s Patients

Alexander Strachan’s grandmother had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years, and she had reached the point where she couldn’t verbalize much and often didn’t recognize her family. One day in 2009,

Big Ten Week 7 2024 college football games: live stream and TV channel info

Big Ten teams will be in action in seven games on the Week 7 college football schedule. That includes the Ohio State Buckeyes playing the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium.Looking for how to watch

Review: A NIGHT FOR BALTIMORE at Everyman Theatre

Guests enjoyed all manner of hors d’oeuvres, culinary delights like empanada-like dishes of spinach and cheese, and chili beef; Asian noodles; shrimp, beef, and all manner of vegetable dishes and antipasto. Desserts were delectable, with the chocolate-cake pops a particular favorite.

Manhunt Suspect Apprehended in Caroline County

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office announced they have apprehended a man wanted in both Maryland and Delaware.

Brilliant Ice Scores Emotional Win For Connections In Maryland Million Classic

Great Notion gelding is the first Maryland Million winner in 15 tries for 80-year-old trainer Annette Eubanks, who watched the race at home while recovering from surgery

Backers of Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project resort to fearmongering

The developer of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project has turned to threats to advocate for the project, writes Joanne Frederick.

Police Blotter: Cumberland Police Arrest Multiple Suspects

In a separate incident at 7:39 PM, police responded to a theft report at a business on Virginia Avenue. Rick Lindsley Michel, the suspect, was identified after allegedly stealing merchandise. Following the investigation, Michel, 34, of Cumberland, was issued a criminal summons.

What’s open, closed on Indigenous Peoples-Columbus Day 2024 in DC area

There will be some closures and adjustments in the D.C. area on Monday, Oct. 14, as residents commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day.

Fire in Cecil county claims the lives of seven dogs

Seven dogs died in a house fire in Cecil County on Saturday night. There were no major injuries to the people living in the home.

Commanders Lose Star Jonathan Allen For Remainder of Game vs Ravens

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game. Allen sustained a pectoral injury in the highly-touted matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. As the final five minutes of the game transpire, the Commanders are down 20-30 to Baltimore.

Photon-Powered Breakthrough: Speedy, Secure, and Sustainable Telecom for the Future

A new study uncovers technologies that could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security. Innovative research from the University of Maryland presents a device that processes telecommunications data using light,

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 7: A change at the top.

Whew! What a week of Big Ten football. We’ve now made it through seven weeks in the new, improved, and expanded Big Ten, and each time out provides additional data points and eyeball tests to try and figure out the pecking order in the conference might be.

University of Maryland set to honour Olympic gold medalist Thea Lafond-Gadson

Additionally, Lafond-Gadson along with basketball player Alyssa Thomas who helped Team USA reach the top of the podium for the eighth straight time, will

Eleven transported after eating ‘toxic mushrooms’ in York County; FD

Eleven people were taken to a York County hospital after firefighters said they ingested “toxic mushrooms.” The incident happened Friday night around 9:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Burke Road in Peach Bottom Township,

Rise in college student voting could have a big swing state impact

Americans ages 18 to 24 have historically voted in very low proportions—15 to 20 percentage points below the rest of the population as recently as the presidential election years of

Seven dogs killed in Cecil County kitchen fire, officials say

Seven dogs were killed in a Cecil County kitchen fire Saturday evening, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.At 7:26 P.M., firefighters responded to 16

Football: Northwestern’s turnover advantage fuels decisive 37-10 win over Maryland

Six days removed from its Big Ten home opener against No. 23 Indiana, Northwestern headed to College Park with its back against the wall, gearing up for a pivotal Friday night showdown at Maryland. Both teams looked to shake off slow starts in league play and claim their first conference victory.

College Football Corner: Prime time sees the Dukes thrive on Thursday, Terps fade on Friday

WTOP’s Dave Preston breaks down James Madison defeating UL Monroe and Maryland getting blown out by Northwestern.

Baltimore Program Could Repurpose Thousands of Vacant Housing Units

The city and state are investing $3 billion in rescuing vacant residential properties to promote homeownership and reduce blight.

Homebreds Sweep All Eight Maryland Million Stakes

Horses owned by their breeders swept all eight of the stakes on the 39th annual Jim McKay Maryland Million program Saturday at Laurel Park. Brilliant Ice, a 5-year-old gelding owned and bred by Crystal Park Stables,

50 Words or Less: The Ravens-Commanders Regional Rivalry, Explained

Jayden Daniels isn’t a typical rookie. Dean Pees will help Baltimore’s defense. The Commanders will need to stop Derrick Henry.

Ravens vs. Commanders: Preview, breakdown, key matchups and stats heading into week six

The Ravens (3-2) are set to play host to their regional rivals the Washington Commanders (4-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the M&T Bank Stadium.

Cranesville Swamp: Celebrating 60 Years as a National Natural Landmark

On Oct. 4, 2024, the West Virginia and Maryland/DC chapters of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) celebrated a significant milestone: the 60th anniversary of the […]

Ravens Activate Rasheen Ali, Elevate Yannick Ngakoue to Face Commanders

Rookie running back Rasheen Ali has been activated from injured reserve to face the Washington Commanders in Week 6, while veteran defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has been elevated from the practice squad for the second straight game.

College football Week 7 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Between the absolute fireworks in Ohio State-Oregon and the dizzying back-and-forth in Penn State-USC, we can't get enough of this new Big Ten.

Warren Buffett's company website looks like a relic from the 1990s — but that's on purpose

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway homepage is little more than a list of hyperlinks, but experts say the design speaks to the company's culture.

Concerns Surrounding Harborplace Development Project

This week, the Maryland Supreme Court ruled "question F" will stay on the ballot.The controvesialTHE CONTROVERSIAL BALLOT QUESTION ASKS VOTERS ABOUT REDEVELOPM

Workgroup’s report calls for doing away with contested elections of circuit judges

The final report, two years in the making, said 75% of the workgroup’s membership voiced support for doing away with contested judicial elections – although the report did not provide a specific breakdown of which members had lined up for or against the recommendation.

Fracking is banned in Maryland, but mineral rights remain to befuddle heirs

If you watched the Harris-Trump debate in Philadelphia recently, you probably learned more about fracking and suddenly asked yourself, “Fracking in Maryland?" The answer could be Yes and No!

Maryland Sets New Sports Betting Tax Record, September Revenue Rises 43% Year-Over-Year

The $532.9 million handle, fifth-best all time, rose 20.4% and was the highest since March’s $536.7 million. The 12.3% hold was up around two points year-over-year and month-over-month. It’s also the sixth consecutive month with a double-digit win rate.

14-year-olds arrested following robbery, detained multiple times around Maryland

The girls have been charged with three separate robberies, stemming from incidents on September 27 and have been arrested multiple times throughout the state.

Guns, foreign policy, reproductive rights, and the economy: A Maryland Senate Debate

Accusations of lies and misinformation from both candidates littered the Maryland Senate Debate last night, hosted by Maryland Public Television.

Sexual assault along popular Maryland trail under investigation

A woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight on Rock Creek Trail in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and the suspect remains at large, police say.