Tisha Lewis

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tisha Lewis

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Alexandria City leaders are turning to the public as they work to improve safety at seven dangerous intersections. They're hoping the community will help in curbing crashes at these dangerous intersections. It’s all part of their Vision Zero goal, which aims to decrease fatal and severe crashes. "In Alexandria, we recognize that deaths and severe injuries are not inevitable "accidents," the city's website reads.

4 weeks ago | fox5dc.com | Tisha Lewis

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Later start times could be coming to a small group of middle schools in Fairfax County Public Schools. The proposed pilot program will be discussed on Thursday night during a school board meeting. Glasgow Middle School is just one of multiple middle schools that could potentially be impacted by later start times. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports at least one teacher at the school is not in support of the proposed plan.

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Tisha Lewis |Elissa Salamy

By Tisha Lewis and Elissa Salamy Published  March 24, 2025 4:18pm EDT MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Dropping enrollment is forcing two beloved arts teachers at Wootton High School out of their jobs. Families and students are rallying against the school’s decision, hoping for a reversal. What we know: Wootton High School’s music and drama teachers are scheduled to transfer to different schools next year, according to a letter sent home to families.

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Tisha Lewis

Maryland lawmakers agree on state budget framework Lawmakers in Maryland have agreed on a state budget. The budget agreement reportedly includes a tax increase on the wealthy, 3% tax on IT and data services and an increase on gaming and cannabis taxes. SILVER SPRING, Md. - Maryland lawmakers agreed Thursday on a new budget aimed at addressing the state’s significant budget shortfall.

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Tisha Lewis

Crossing guards at high schools across Fairfax County could be removed due to budget cuts. As lawmakers continue to look for ways to curb a budget shortfall, crossing guards could be up on the chopping block. The cut could reportedly save the court more than $8,000. Chantilly High School is just one of 16 high schools in Fairfax County Public Schools that could be impacted if county lawmakers move forward with this idea.