Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:36:07 GMT
It's a dangerous trend that is taking hold in our area -- targeting kids as young as 13 years old. But now police and city leaders are making businesses that sell synthetic marijuana the target in an effort to get this deadly substitute off the streets.
It's a dangerous trend that is taking hold in our area -- targeting kids as young as 13 years old. But now police and city leaders are making businesses that sell synthetic marijuana the target in an effort to get this deadly substitute off the streets.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:22:53 GMT
Smart electricity meters are raising new concerns in the District. These "smart meters" let Pepco read your meter wirelessly. But earlier this week, a FOX 5 investigation revealed a wide range of potential problems. Pepco has installed the meters at 270,000 homes and businesses in the District, but some D.C. councilmembers are now saying not so fast.
Smart electricity meters are raising new concerns in the District. These "smart meters" let Pepco read your meter wirelessly. But earlier this week, a FOX 5 investigation revealed a wide range of potential problems. Pepco has installed the meters at 270,000 homes and businesses in the District, but some D.C. councilmembers are now saying not so fast.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:06:24 GMT
Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.
Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:57:43 GMT
A mother is fighting D.C. Public Schools to protect her son with autism. She believes the 12-year-old has been repeatedly bullied and abused. Now, instead of school being a safe happy place, it's a nightmare.
A mother is fighting D.C. Public Schools to protect her son with autism. She believes the 12-year-old has been repeatedly bullied and abused. Now, instead of school being a safe happy place, it's a nightmare.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-02 02:45:48 GMT
A ticket controversy at a local theatre company has sparked allegations of discrimination. The theatre is accused of overcharging for certain seats. Matt Gausman says he had a front row seat to what he claims is an unfair and illegal practice.
A ticket controversy at a local theatre company has sparked allegations of discrimination. The theatre is accused of overcharging for certain seats. Matt Gausman says he had a front row seat to what he claims is an unfair and illegal practice.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:38:44 GMT
D.C.'s embattled Fire and EMS department is facing more scrutiny. FOX 5 has uncovered continued problems with emergency responders taking too long. At least a dozen incidents are under investigation for what appear to be slow response times.
D.C.'s embattled Fire and EMS department is facing more scrutiny. FOX 5 has uncovered continued problems with emergency responders taking too long. At least a dozen incidents are under investigation for what appear to be slow response times.
Monday, April 29 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-04-30 02:44:11 GMT
The next big disaster could strike anywhere, anytime and a growing number of people are getting prepared. They are the preppers next door stocking up on food, supplies and all the tools needed to survive.
The next big disaster could strike anywhere, anytime and a growing number of people are getting prepared. They are the preppers next door stocking up on food, supplies and all the tools needed to survive.
Monday, February 18 2013 10:52 PM EST2013-02-19 03:52:55 GMT
People thrown or pushed onto the tracks. What if something like this were to happen in D.C. area's Metro system? It hasn't happened yet, but people do fall, and if a train is coming, there may be only one way to survive.
A bizarre series of attacks on subway systems in New York and Philadelphia proves the unthinkable can happen. People were thrown or pushed onto the tracks. What if something like this were to happen on the Washington D.C. area's Metro system? It hasn't happened yet, but people do fall, and if a train is coming, there may be only one way to survive.
Monday, February 18 2013 6:47 PM EST2013-02-18 23:47:15 GMT
Millions of smokers are turning to e-cigarettes to get their nicotine fix. Many believe the electronic devices are healthier, but there is growing concern about what's in e-cigs.
Millions of smokers are turning to e-cigarettes to get their nicotine fix. Many believe the electronic devices are healthier, but there is growing concern about what's in e-cigs and whether the candy-like flavors appeal to kids.
Wednesday, February 13 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-02-14 04:33:59 GMT
Nationals Park was built on the taxpayers' dime after a lot of controversy and political wrangling. Five years later, opinions are split on whether taxpayers got a good deal.
For the Washington Nationals, it's World Series or bust, and the city of D.C. has a lot riding on it. With opening day around the corner, fans will soon fill Nationals Park. The stadium was built on the taxpayers' dime after a lot of controversy and political wrangling. Five years later, opinions remain split on whether taxpayers got a good deal.
Wednesday, February 13 2013 9:26 PM EST2013-02-14 02:26:13 GMT
In today's high tech warfare, there's one thing that hasn't changed. During combat, you need boots on the ground. At Marine Corps Base Quantico just outside Washington, troops are being trained for the frontlines.
In today's high tech warfare, there's one thing that hasn't changed. During combat, you need boots on the ground. At Marine Corps Base Quantico just outside Washington, troops are being trained for the frontlines.
Monday, September 24 2012 12:05 PM EDT2012-09-24 16:05:00 GMT
A FOX 5 investigation discovered some professors at the University of the District of Columbia who claim to have Ph.D.s, got them from a school that fits the government definition of a diploma mill.
They are colleges in name only, diploma mills, where a degree can be bought and paid for with very little work. These bogus universities lack recognition from any legitimate agency. A FOX 5 investigation discovered some professors at the University of the District of Columbia who claim to have Ph.D.s, got them from a school that fits the government definition of a diploma mill.
Metro's escalators are admittedly "bad" but a FOX 5 Investigation found the worst escalators spend more time out of service than working. Despite Metro's goal to have escalators working 90 percent of the time, some of the...
Metro's escalators are admittedly "bad" but a FOX 5 Investigation found the worst escalators spend more time out of service than working. Despite Metro's goal to have escalators working 90 percent of the time.
For the past several months, FOX 5 has been investigating complaints into the Office of Unified Communications, which runs the 911 call center in the District. Now, police and firefighters are coming forward, saying their...
For the past several months, FOX 5 has been investigating complaints into the Office of Unified Communications, which runs the 911 call center in the District. Now, police and firefighters are coming forward, saying their...
FOX 5 asked Planet Aid for a response to many of the allegations made by its critics and former members. Planet Aid denied our request for an on-camera interview, but did provide answers to questions Fox 5’s Investigative...
FOX 5 asked Planet Aid for a response to many of the allegations made by its critics and former members. Planet Aid denied our request for an on-camera interview, but did provide answers to questions Fox 5’s Investigative...
Fox 5 found Planet Aid’s tax records show the non-profit brought in almost $30 million in 2007 by selling the donated items. But where is the money going?
Fox 5 found Planet Aid’s tax records show the non-profit brought in almost $30 million in 2007 by selling the donated items. But where is the money going?
Is it a charity to help the poor? Or a group cashing in on your good intentions? Planet Aid says its placed more than 1,000 of its big, yellow bins in the Washington-Baltimore area, asking for your clothing donations. But...
Is it a charity to help the poor? Or a group cashing in on your good intentions? Planet Aid says its placed more than 1,000 of its big, yellow bins in the Washington-Baltimore area, asking for your clothing donations. But...
Tanker trucks have some of the strictest safety standards by law to prevent these kinds of fires. But, wet lines, metal tubes that run along the underbelly of all gasoline trucks, used to transfer fuel into and out of the...
Tanker trucks have some of the strictest safety standards by law to prevent these kinds of fires. But, wet lines, metal tubes that run along the underbelly of all gasoline trucks, used to transfer fuel into and out of the...
A visit to the doctor’s office is supposed to make you feel better, from a sore throat to wheezing and coughing. But some patients are now feeling sick to their stomachs after FOX 5 uncovered a serious threat to their...
A visit to the doctor’s office is supposed to make you feel better, from a sore throat to wheezing and coughing. But some patients are now feeling sick to their stomachs after FOX 5 uncovered a serious threat to their...
A revolutionary treatment is offering a brighter future for man's best friend. One local veterinarian is using stem cells to treat dogs that are in severe, debilitating pain.
A revolutionary treatment is offering a brighter future for man's best friend. One local veterinarian is using stem cells to treat dogs that are in severe, debilitating pain.
It's prom season and police are working to crack down on underage drinking. FOX 5 goes undercover to expose how easy it can be for teens to get their hands on alcohol. Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson shows how it might...
It's prom season and police are working to crack down on underage drinking. FOX 5 goes undercover to expose how easy it can be for teens to get their hands on alcohol. Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson shows how it might...
There is disturbing new information about the case against a coach at Grosse Pointe South High School, and anyone with a child at this school is going to be stunned.
There is disturbing new information about the case against a coach at Grosse Pointe South High School, and anyone with a child at this school is going to be stunned.
With school almost out and summer on the way, you might be gearing up to fly somewhere fun and exotic. But a growing number of your neighbors are being left behind because they say the government put their name on its terror...
With school almost out and summer on the way, you might be gearing up to fly somewhere fun and exotic. But a growing number of your neighbors are being left behind because they say the government put their name on its terror...
Fists flying, hair pulling. Two high school girls pound on each other. Friends stand around watching and laughing. Police quickly jump in and stop the fight. FOX 5 caught the violence, right inside the busy Judiciary Square...
Fists flying, hair pulling. Two high school girls pound on each other. Friends stand around watching and laughing. Police quickly jump in and stop the fight. FOX 5 caught the violence, right inside the busy Judiciary Square...
On most days, Otis Carter, Jr. takes the Metro home from his job in Alexandria. But when he is running late, he will sometimes spring for a cab. "As soon as I get in a cab and they start to pull off, then they ask me, where...
On most days, Otis Carter, Jr. takes the Metro home from his job in Alexandria. But when he is running late, he will sometimes spring for a cab. "As soon as I get in a cab and they start to pull off, then they ask me, where...
It might just be the American Idol of the cyber world. A competition searching for the best hackers out there. Private e-mail, corporate records, even military secrets; all vulnerable to cyber attacks. It’s very real and...
It might just be the American Idol of the cyber world. A competition searching for the best hackers out there. Private e-mail, corporate records, even military secrets; all vulnerable to cyber attacks. It’s very real and...
Think about all the items you touch in one day, from the morning to the evening. Most of us do our best to keep it all clean. But where do most of the germs really lurk?
Think about all the items you touch in one day, from the morning to the evening. Most of us do our best to keep it all clean. But where do most of the germs really lurk?
Nearly every parent will tell you there is nothing more important than their child’s safety. But do you really know what is going on at your child’s daycare?
Nearly every parent will tell you there is nothing more important than their child’s safety. But do you really know what is going on at your child’s daycare?
An estimated 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders and many turn to prescription drugs for relief. However, controversy is mounting over a popular prescription sleeping aid called Ambien.
An estimated 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders and many turn to prescription drugs for relief. However, controversy is mounting over a popular prescription sleeping aid called Ambien.
Our mobile phones know all of our secrets. Everything we search, say and text. Even everywhere we go. So just imagine if your smartphone became a spy phone.
Our mobile phones know all of our secrets. Everything we search, say and text. Even everywhere we go. So just imagine if your smartphone became a spy phone.
Your mail is private, protected by law, from prying eyes. Your e-mail is not. And now, some of the words you write to your family and friends are being sold to the highest bidder.
Your mail is private, protected by law, from prying eyes. Your e-mail is not. And now, some of the words you write to your family and friends are being sold to the highest bidder.
The next time you reach in the medicine cabinet, take a hard look at the pills you’re about to swallow. A growing number of doctors say some are for diseases created to sell the drugs you take. A quick on the Internet and...
The next time you reach in the medicine cabinet, take a hard look at the pills you’re about to swallow. A growing number of doctors say some are for diseases created to sell the drugs you take. A quick on the Internet and...
A hot week is ahead. And while many of us try to keep cool with big hats, umbrellas and shaded trees, we could be hurting ourselves down the road, according to some doctors. Sunlight helps our skin produce Vitamin D. It...
A hot week is ahead. And while many of us try to keep cool with big hats, umbrellas and shaded trees, we could be hurting ourselves down the road, according to some doctors. Sunlight helps our skin produce Vitamin D. It...
Quitting time - And the daily commute home is a tedious task for most. Unless, you happen to ride the Maryland Transit Administration’s MARC train. FOX 5 first showed you what many dubbed the “party train.” Back in 2006, our...
Quitting time - And the daily commute home is a tedious task for most. Unless, you happen to ride the Maryland Transit Administration’s MARC train. FOX 5 first showed you what many dubbed the “party train.” Back in 2006, our...
You see the ads for yogurt-type snacks promising to give you a little something extra to help you stay healthy. They contain probiotics. There is a debate over whether they really work. The largest study in the country on...
You see the ads for yogurt-type snacks promising to give you a little something extra to help you stay healthy. They contain probiotics. There is a debate over whether they really work. The largest study in the country on...
As members of Congress rush from one news conference to another to tell us why we have to cut the spending and raise the debt ceiling, we wondered what is Congress willing to sacrifice? FOX 5 has found Congress is rolling...
As members of Congress rush from one news conference to another to tell us why we have to cut the spending and raise the debt ceiling, we wondered what is Congress willing to sacrifice? FOX 5 has found Congress is rolling...
A high-ranking city official caught breaking the rules that's costing you money. Tuesday D.C.'s Inspector General says the woman in charge of the city's 9-1-1 system broke the law. FOX 5's investigative Reporter Tisha...
A high-ranking city official caught breaking the rules that's costing you money. Tuesday D.C.'s Inspector General says the woman in charge of the city's 9-1-1 system broke the law. FOX 5's investigative Reporter Tisha...
Hurtful messages, even outright lies splashed up on the web for all to see. It turns out you can't say whatever you want on Facebook or any other social networking site. Even though dozens of sites give us all a little power...
Hurtful messages, even outright lies splashed up on the web for all to see. It turns out you can't say whatever you want on Facebook or any other social networking site. Even though dozens of sites give us all a little power...
You can't get away from texting, even when you visit the fair. It’s usually not a problem unless you're the person running the ride. FOX 5 visited county and state fairs across the area this summer to show you what's going...
You can't get away from texting, even when you visit the fair. It’s usually not a problem unless you're the person running the ride. FOX 5 visited county and state fairs across the area this summer to show you what's going...
If you live or play along the Potomac River, you may have noticed there’s a bit of a stink about where that, um, smell is coming from. FOX 5 Investigates.
If you live or play along the Potomac River, you may have noticed there’s a bit of a stink about where that, um, smell is coming from. FOX 5 Investigates.
The moon is still up. The cats are still on the prowl. But the first row of handicapped parking is already full at the Branch Avenue Metro Station in Prince George’s County. She has knee problems and snagged the last space...
The moon is still up. The cats are still on the prowl. But the first row of handicapped parking is already full at the Branch Avenue Metro Station in Prince George’s County. She has knee problems and snagged the last space...
Redskins versus the Cowboys. The big rivalry with big ticket prices. But as some unhappy Skins fans discovered, the Internet can be like the Wild, Wild West when it comes to buying tickets.
Redskins versus the Cowboys. The big rivalry with big ticket prices. But as some unhappy Skins fans discovered, the Internet can be like the Wild, Wild West when it comes to buying tickets.
For Judith Latham, it was supposed to be a quick trip to a new beginning. A 2.5 hour bus ride from Philadelphia to a halfway house in Washington D.C. Latham was serving time for a parole violation and nearing the end of her...
For Judith Latham, it was supposed to be a quick trip to a new beginning. A 2.5 hour bus ride from Philadelphia to a halfway house in Washington D.C. Latham was serving time for a parole violation and nearing the end of her...
Kids so out of control, you can’t take them to church, the movies or even the mall. The problem may not be the kid or even their parents, but instead a popular drug prescribed to millions of kids across the country.
Kids so out of control, you can’t take them to church, the movies or even the mall. The problem may not be the kid or even their parents, but instead a popular drug prescribed to millions of kids across the country.
Jacquelyn Waters wanted to celebrate her father’s 80th birthday by touring Washington D.C.’s monuments in a white limousine. But she says this surprise party took a wrong turn when her family found American DC Limousine...
Jacquelyn Waters wanted to celebrate her father’s 80th birthday by touring Washington D.C.’s monuments in a white limousine. But she says this surprise party took a wrong turn when her family found American DC Limousine...
It is a growing epidemic across college campuses. Students are popping pills to get an academic edge. The drug is Adderall, a prescription drug that is illegally abused by many students to study. Only the consequences can be...
It is a growing epidemic across college campuses. Students are popping pills to get an academic edge. The drug is Adderall, a prescription drug that is illegally abused by many students to study. Only the consequences can be...
When you walk by a fire hydrant, you probably don’t think much about it. But some area homeowners have been forced to take notice because they’re in charge of repairing their own hydrants. Those D.C. residents say it came as...
When you walk by a fire hydrant, you probably don’t think much about it. But some area homeowners have been forced to take notice because they’re in charge of repairing their own hydrants. Those D.C. residents say it came as...
Public auctions happen all the time. Many cities sell off unused or unneeded property like vehicles. But FOX 5 has discovered that’s not how things work in the small Maryland city of New Carrollton.
Public auctions happen all the time. Many cities sell off unused or unneeded property like vehicles. But FOX 5 has discovered that’s not how things work in the small Maryland city of New Carrollton.
It’s quitting time on a Monday and Michael Downes pulls out of his office and is on his way home. FOX 5, going the speed limit, can’t keep up with his city-issued 2010 Chevy Impala, as it heads up Route 50 towards the...
It’s quitting time on a Monday and Michael Downes pulls out of his office and is on his way home. FOX 5, going the speed limit, can’t keep up with his city-issued 2010 Chevy Impala, as it heads up Route 50 towards the...
It’s the middle of the workday, 2 p.m. on a Wednesday and James Grier is trying to sell us a house. FOX 5 found the listing for this Suitland townhouse online. Grier was listed as the real estate agent, so we called him to...
It’s the middle of the workday, 2 p.m. on a Wednesday and James Grier is trying to sell us a house. FOX 5 found the listing for this Suitland townhouse online. Grier was listed as the real estate agent, so we called him to...
The foreclosure crisis is far from over. Millions of desperate homeowners are trying to dig their way out. They can't afford their mortgage and can't qualify for help. For many, the answer to their problems seems to be a...
The foreclosure crisis is far from over. Millions of desperate homeowners are trying to dig their way out. They can't afford their mortgage and can't qualify for help. For many, the answer to their problems seems to be a...
The mad dash is on to get home for the holidays. As millions of people pile into airplanes this week, FOX 5’s Tisha Thompson shows you why all those pesky fees are helping the airline industry celebrate a very Merry...
The mad dash is on to get home for the holidays. As millions of people pile into airplanes this week, FOX 5’s Tisha Thompson shows you why all those pesky fees are helping the airline industry celebrate a very Merry...
FOX 5 has learned the University of the District of Columbia spent an estimated 1-million dollars on travel. Travel not just for its president, but also for his staff, to places like Hawaii, Las Vegas and St. Thomas.
FOX 5 has learned the University of the District of Columbia spent an estimated 1-million dollars on travel. Travel not just for its president, but also for his staff, to places like Hawaii, Las Vegas and St. Thomas.
Rowdy students partying into all hours of the night are keeping neighbors awake. These so called off campus "party houses" are now at the center of debate over American University's plans to expand. Neighbors want AU to get...
Rowdy students partying into all hours of the night are keeping neighbors awake. These so called off campus "party houses" are now at the center of debate over American University's plans to expand. Neighbors want AU to get...
Security cameras meant to fight crime on Metro may not be doing the job. Our FOX 5 investigation found cameras on buses and in stations broken for months and even years without being fixed. We looked at a one month snapshot...
Security cameras meant to fight crime on Metro may not be doing the job. Our FOX 5 investigation found cameras on buses and in stations broken for months and even years without being fixed. We looked at a one month snapshot...
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