Jimmy Carter's beloved Maranatha Baptist Church to host final farewell service

Former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school at a modest church in his hometown of Plains for more than 40 years. On Jan. 9, it will host a final farewell service for the former president.

South Jersey school district hires parents as substitute teachers

In Camden County, one school district is looking from within to help fill teacher vacancies. The Cherry Hill School District is recruiting parents for substitute teacher roles and dozens of parents are stepping up to help educate.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Watch full service

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. Here’s how you can watch live on FOX 5, FOX5DC.COM, and FOX LOCAL.

What we know so far with the Los Angeles wildfires
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The Palisades Fire broke out on Tuesday morning and ripped through Los Angeles? Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

NY lawmakers could increase taxes for MTA funding
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Lawmakers in Albany are considering raising taxes and fees to help fill in the MTA's $33 billion budget gap. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the details.

Mayor Adams to deliver State of the City address
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams will deliver his State of the City address from Manhattan's Apollo Theater. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Los Angeles wildfires leave 5 dead: Latest details
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Several wildfires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and businesses, closing schools, clogging roadways and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.

NYC noise complaints on the rise
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If there's one thing that bonds all New Yorkers, its the noises in the city. 311 has been receiving calls of more noise complaints in the city. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports.

Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested

“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."

Is your Real ID ready for travel?
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Are you real ID ready? In about four months you?re going to need it to travel on domestic flights. FOX 5 NY?s Duarte Geraldino has more on what you need to know.

Manhattan Community Board Four rejects casino proposal
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Members of the Manhattan Community Board Four are choosing not to press their luck on the $12 billion casino that has been proposed for the West Side near the High Line. FOX 5 NY?s Teresa Priolo shows us this is far from the end of the line for the proposed casino.

Rockland County sues over NYC congestion pricing
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While officials are urging people to take mass transit to avoid that congestion pricing toll, it?s not so easy in parts of the lower Hudson Valley. There is no direct train service from Rockland County to Manhattan. Rockland County has sued to stop the controversial toll. FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovas shares how people across the Hudson are coping.

CA wildfires latest: Deadly wildfires ranging
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Several wildfires continued to burn across the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, destroying homes and businesses, closing schools, clogging roadways and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee. FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley has the latest. Plus, FOX 5 NY?s Nick Gregory gives us an update on how the wind is affecting the flames and hampering relief efforts.

Will the NFL move the Vikings/Rams playoff game due to L.A. wildfires?

The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs, but Mother Nature might have a say in that.

What happens if Trump gets rid of daylight saving time?
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President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to ditch daylight saving time and keep the nation on one time year round. The move would dramatically alter life in the spring and summer months. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has more on the potential impact a change can bring.

CA wildfires latest: How flames are spreading
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There are at least four wildfires currently burning in California that have resulted in two deaths. One of those fires, the Pacific Palisades, is now being called the most destructive in Los Angeles city history, with an estimated 1,000 structures destroyed. President Biden has also approved a major disaster declaration for Southern California. FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley has the latest. Plus, FOX 5 NY?s Nick Gregory will show us how the wind is affecting the flames and hampering relief efforts.

Watch: Palisades Fire creates apocalyptic scene along L.A. highway

"Like driving through hell" is how one Los Angeles resident described evacuating down the Pacific Coast Highway as the Palisades Fire raged out of control all around her.

New dating app: Put down your phones, meet IRL
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A new app is trying out a different approach to the online dating scene. First you make the reservation and then figure out who you'll be going out with. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman tells us more about Marble dating app.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Who is expected to attend?

A significant gathering of leaders and family members honoring former president Jimmy Carter’s legacy are expected at his state funeral service on Thursday.

Community tries to save Bronx Catholic school
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A 116-year-old Catholic school in the Bronx is in danger of having to close its doors for good. All Hallows is desperately trying to raise $2.5 million by this time next week. FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovas shows us how the community is rallying to try and save it.