Beth Parker
FOX 5 DC
Washington, DC, United States
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Md. woman tours sewage plant as part of scavenger hunt
S.B. Morgaine is taking part in the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen. Her adventure brought her to a sewage treatment plant in Laurel on Thursday. → Read More
Fairfax Co. Public Schools budget cuts considered include sports
While the kids are splashing in the pools during summer break, the grownups are thinking of slashing. Officials are trying to figure out how to make huge cuts to the Fairfax County Public Schools b... → Read More
DC firefighter to compete on Food Network's 'Cutthroat Kitchen'
He's a D.C. firefighter who dabbles in cooking and is pleasing plenty of palates. He is also about to get some national attention. → Read More
Thousands of birthday cards pour in for Md. boy with genetic dis
Every kid loves a birthday celebration. But not many kids get wishes from all around the world. One Maryland boy has a life that is not easy, but now, others are on a mission to bring him joy. → Read More
Homeowner says blocked drain led to flood damage
A Prince George’s County homeowner says part of his house is uninhabitable and he blames the county. After waiting three weeks for answers, the homeowner reached out to FOX 5 for help. → Read More
Designers create beautiful living spaces for domestic violence s
Room to Rebloom is partnering with companies to give domestic violence survivors a place to call their own. → Read More
Baltimore restaurant feeds homeless during Restaurant Week
It’s Restaurant Week in Baltimore, but one restaurant is open only to the homeless this week. Michael Tabrizi is the owner of Tabrizi’s on the waterfront. He got the idea to help the homeless after... → Read More
Lawmakers working on bill to stop gay conversion therapy
They are privately funded and sometimes run by churches. Families put their faith in these residential treatment centers and send their so-called troubled kids away from home to get better. But in ... → Read More
Va. bakery taking orders for Confederate flag cake
There is controversy involving a Virginia bakery and the ongoing Confederate flag debate. This shop in Fredericksburg makes crunchy cookies, gooey cinnamon rolls, creamy cupcakes and cake. But the ... → Read More
Va. bakery taking orders for Confederate flag cake
There is controversy involving a Virginia bakery and the ongoing Confederate flag debate. This shop in Fredericksburg makes crunchy cookies, gooey cinnamon rolls, creamy cupcakes and cake. But the ... → Read More
Brawl breaks out at large underage house party in Sterling; depu
Empty bottles and cups littered lawns at a suburban neighborhood after a large party broke out in Sterling. It was loud, crowded and it caused the authorities to show up. → Read More
Rockville allowing residents to keep chickens on their property
If you live in Rockville, you could be getting some new neighbors. The city council has voted to allow people to keep chickens on their property. → Read More
Man who fled country after drunk driving crash that killed offic
A fugitive on the run for almost a decade was back in a Maryland courtroom to face his charges for a killing an officer. → Read More
Loudoun Co. school board reconsidering naming of school after ma
The name of a new middle school in Loudoun County is under scrutiny after the school board voted to name it after a man who has ties to segregation. → Read More
Robot helps Va. mother attend daughter's graduation along with h
Have you ever wished that you could be in two places at one time? A proud Virginia mother had two very important engagements in two different cities in one day. But with help of a robot, she was ab... → Read More
DC students getting free trip to Kings Dominion after being left
A story we reported about two D.C. teenagers who were left out of a school trip because there was no transportation that could accommodate their wheelchairs has gotten the attention of many of our ... → Read More
DC students unable to go on school trip because bus could not ac
Laraven Gaymon and Derrick Simms have cerebral palsy. On Thursday, they were left out of a school trip to Kings Dominion because they are in wheelchairs. They are disappointed and also worry that t... → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Students turned away from SAT after photo flap
Some D.C. and Maryland teenagers say they were locked out and unable to start taking the SAT because of photo ID problems. Now, the students are worried their futures are on the line. → Read More
Md. man arrested for drunk driving twice in one night
It was a lesson that wasn't learned the first time for a Prince George's County man. He was arrested -- not once, but twice -- in one night for drunk driving. → Read More
Va. elementary school brings pedal desks into classroom for stud
A pedal desk is just what it sounds like -- a desk with pedals underneath it. It is part desk, part bicycle, and it just arrived in classrooms at Oakridge Elementary School in Arlington. → Read More