than every flagship public university in the country. >> reporter: about 60% of the students attend udc part-time because many of them work. fall classes open august 26th. back to you guys. >> tom, thanks. >>> construction on a new community park in northwest d . started with a bang today. demolition crews started tearing down the former gauge eckington elementary school this morning. they're making way for a three acre park along b street, into to go feature a playground, a dog park, athletic field, running trails. it will preserve the community garden that already existed on the site and it's slated to open the next june. >>> coming up next, a training program that some hope will get them ahead in thst >>> another check on that steamy forecast. is it going to get hotter still? >> not hotter tomorrow because we may get some thunderstorms. i think by the weekend and early next week, it might be into the low nintsd. looking outside, it's an august kind of morning or august kind of af an anotr nice day at the beaches. 80 degrees. there are a couple of scattered showers you can see a coupl

i'm tom sherwood, news 4 washington. >>> the average age of students at udc is 30. about 2/3 of the student body attend part-time because they almost all work. >>> effective immediately, it's illegal to buy or sell the herb called salvia. the sale and possession was banned. it's said to call psychedelic trips. it was sold by several stores in ocean city and some council members say usage has led to violent outbursts along the board boardwalk. critics say it could have a chilling effect on research into its potential as a treatment for dementia and other disorders. >>> coming up tonight, some d.c. area workers could be in for a raise this year. we'll find out how much extra they might see in their paycheck ploop coal cool man doesn't let the big one get away. we'll show you his record setting catch. >>> the list of most dangerous >>> good evening. bob ryan, storm center4. nice day out at the beaches. 79 degrees. and on doppler, there's one lonesome shower out around middleburg and paris. we've got so far it's been a rather cool summer, but climate changes are ahead.

rivera, what will happen to the udc that we already know? >> it has changed in terms of its focus nd the mission. so the community college program has been carved out to all of the two-year programs and now housed within the community college. in addition, the community college will focus on those programs that were existing, add new ones and pursue the goals of adding the work force development programs that are sorely needed in the district. >> and talk about that for a second. and the president making this push over the next ten years, in fusing a whole lot of money into making sure the community college system works and this is the future wave of what the job force is looking for. >> absolutely. and so for us, it's more than just an opportunity to provide education, because every individual what is either unemployed or unemployable is also sort of a burden on the taxpayer. each of these individuals who we can proside an -- who we can provide an opportunity for better paying jobs, they add to the tax base and the economic sustainability o

or look in connecticut avenue near udc, same thing. barely a theupbt of a jam.not that everyone has noticed. >> i have not seen that. >> that's a bunch of p bologna. traffic is crazy. >> reporter: but they say that it is true. at one point, last spring, americans were driving 122 billion fewer miles than the year before. aaa and a company called out here, that tracks traffic with gps and road sensors blame the bad economy. >> we saw a huge dip for 14 months in a row. and then in june, we saw some light at the end of the tunnel. >> they say that at one point last year, traffic in the d. kráflt area, they -- d.c. area was down by more than a quarter from the previous year. and now it is starting to creep back up again. >> i don't really think that traffic has been that much affected by the economy to be honest with you. >> reporter: but the federal stats say that d.c. traffic in june was up almost 7% from last summer. >>> in virginia and maryland, it was up by about 2%. >> that might be a sign of recovery. that's what's important. >> i have noticed that the the su

udc heavier band activity you do see a heavier band of activity and will continue off to the east.e will watch these showers. many of them a. ahtig keep that umbr claandy. we'll show you time lapse from frederick. you can see overcast skies. not as much in the way of rain. you can see the cloud cover in the city. we are at 72 degrees. we have a couple of upper 60's on the weather graphics. culpeper, 69. the cloud cover is slow to move. it is moving to the northeast. you do see green and we will see some more showers push our way. some drier air is trying to settle in. thtrngyito ap lower humidity and rath comfortable tonight. tomorrow is ara gorgeous day. mid 80's. now let's check in with lisa baden. >> i am looking forward to tomorrow. let's go live to the camera of delays in the rain itself on 270 leaving shady grove road. things are open to you into college park. next we take you north of the beltway on 95 -- on 395 up to 395 and up to king street. an >>> this is an incredible story. a man lost $800 is amazed to have a back. collect the money was in envelope. he was going to use

it's going on saturday and sunday at 7:30 at the udc theater icon.n our next hour, two- time grammy nominee raw heen tabon. and we'll have more from the friends of the carter barren. >> that's a good lineup coming up next hour. >>> we have more coming up as well. it is 7:56 this thursday. because of the rain, unfortunately we're going to have to move our gardening segment inside. >> we're not going to stop what we're talking about. we're talking about derek how to prepare your garden for the fall and reveal the results of a new crash test on mid size sedans. >> and the news is not good. we'll tell you that right now. >> no. >>> we'll be right back. >>> the search for a number of suspects taking police into arlington national cemetery early this morning. new dtails ahead here at 8:00. >>> and we'll reveal the results of crash tests on mid size sedans. >>> and speaking of cars, the cash for clunkers program is saved from the junk yard. more information coming up. >>> good morning. i'm steve chenevey. >> and i'm allison seymour. >> and tonyperkins with

first community college in the district is getting set to welcome its first students on the campus of udc. the school's ceo will join us to talk about why this is so critical to our area. >>> looking ahead to 8:00 being parents, get ready for a hot new toy today. we'll get a demonstration from a very special guest. >>> nice view of the u.s. capitol this morning. it is already a steamy 74- degree in your nation's capital. 5:00 on this tuesday morning. i'm steve chenevey. >> i'm allison seymour. gurvir is off this week. we welcome you to fox 5 morning news. >> let's say good morning to tony perkins. >> it is warm out. >> it is warm in. >> yeah, we have to cool off the studio. if only we could cool woff the day. we won't be able to do that. we'll see temperatures in the 90s today. take a look at the satelle- radar. very pretty moon out there this morning. when i left for work, it was orange. you could find patchy fog this morning rete , e region, particularly low-lying areas and near the rivers and streams and the like but that e ll be about itr th the morning. no precipitation expected. our

. >> classes begin at the udc community college august 26th. >>> well, august is definitely bringing the heat out there. >> is there any sign of relief? sue is in the weather center with a look ahead. >> it's a hot one out there. yompleg we will get re-- i don't think we will get any relief tonight. we may have less hot days in the five-day forecast. i want to start with true view atd show you isolated storms th are poppin.up tu lyali misspoke. let's go to radly very quickly e vi'll show you t msthth. ndermsor there is little to find but in he mountains, we expect a couple storms. check out bethany beach. the water is providingso out gtop. nt some of hesot toe out to the front royal area along interstate 81 these have heavy rain moving east. i have so many systems here i forget the names. we have code orange day. that is unhealthy for sensitive groups including children with seniors or anyone with respiratory problems. just mass transit to cut down on the pollution, refill the r ftcaa er car after dust s ero gaid mowers. eecxpxpt temperatures to stay in the 80s with an isolated storm

classes begin later this month at the first community college in the nation's capital on the udc campus. the school's ceo talked about the impact of the new college. >> more than just an opportunity to provide education, because every individual who is either unemployed or unemployable is also sort of a burden on the tax base. each of these individuals who we can provide an opportunity so that there is more education for them and better paying jobs, they actually add to the tax base and the economic viability and sustain -- sustainability of the region. >> classes begin august 26th. >>> the redskins training camp, dave, what is up? >> day six. the morning session is done. but when we come back, you'll meet chase daniels. patiently waiting for a great quarterback drill. we'll tell you about it coming up. >>> and who is responsible for this? arson at a local football field. >>> and police catch up with a car thief after he falls asleep in the vehicle. check out the story at myfoxdc.com. just lok uthnder the off-beat section. we are back in a moment. nd >>> back with a look at headlines ar

a ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday on the udc campus. the community college sloekted.iversity of the district of columbia president dr. allen sussens says the new school will bring higher education at a financial value. >>> well fushgs didn't get that new car, you can now cash in on some new home appliances. this coming fall this because a new program -- goverent program similar to cash for clunkers is giving consumers rebates whether they purchase more efficient units. jackie benson has more. >> that is the kitchen aid. >> these days customers at the appliance store in arlington have a lot more to think about than just the color ofheir new refrigerator. >> you would consider a built in refrigerator? >> generally, you know, that's one of the first or second things people ask for when i ask sr an appliance. you know, we ask them what you are looking for? i say a washing machine. i want white and energy star. >> fresh from the cash for clunkers stimulus plan, millions of federal dollars welcome focused on the old energy sucking appliances lurking in your kitchen. >> when