Melanie Alnwick is a journalist and anchor for FOX 5 DC. With a focus on local news in Washington, D.C., Melanie covers a range of topics including crime, transportation, development projects, and community events. Her work has also been featured on Fox 5 in New York.
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Melanie Alnwick's reporting predominantly focuses on local news, specifically crime and public safety within the Washington D.C. area. She is particularly responsive to evolving stories and breaking news related to crime, law enforcement activities, traffic accidents, and government announcements.
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By: Melanie Alnwick, Sam Kosmas
ROCKVILLE, Md. - Hurricane Helene, now a Category 2 storm, is advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, with landfall expected Thursday evening. Tactical and swift water rescue teams from the Washington, D.C. region and other parts of the country have already deployed in preparation for the storm’s impacts.
Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a Silver Spring park.
Mother of man shot, killed in Silver Spring park speaks out
A violent start to the week in Washington, D.C., has left at least three people dead as police investigate multiple shootings in just 24 hours. Despite a 31% decrease in homicides citywide, a wave of gunfire since Monday morning has claimed several lives.
By: Melanie Alnwick
DC area crews head south to assist with Hurricane Milton cleanup
DC area Red Cross deploys large command to Florida to help in aftermath Hurricane Milton
By: Stephanie Ramirez, Melanie Alnwick, Sam Kosmas
WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian's National Zoo is preparing to welcome two new giant pandas on Tuesday.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Early voting is underway in Virginia – the first state in the nation to allow in-person early voting in the 2024 presidential election.
By: Melanie Alnwick
DC's new giant pandas settle into new home at National Zoo, public debut planned
Police activity has shut down parts of Interstate 95 in northern Virginia for hours.
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