Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer
A long-running push to bring a casino to Northern Virginia moved forward after lawmakers in Richmond approved legislation supporters say could create a new revenue stream for Fairfax County — while opponents warn it could bring new problems to the region. Fairfax County’s controversial gaming bill passed in the Virginia House, bringing the county one step closer to potentially getting its own casino. The vote in the state House was 64 to 32.
A long-running push to bring a casino to Northern Virginia moved forward after lawmakers in Richmond approved legislation supporters say could create a new revenue stream for Fairfax County — while opponents warn it could bring new problems to the region. Fairfax County’s controversial gaming bill passed in the Virginia House, bringing the county one step closer to potentially getting its own casino. The vote in the state House was 64 to 32.
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Colonial Williamsburg is highlighting both its historic roots and future expansion. Williamsburg, Virginia — just a couple of hours south of Washington, D.C. — is gearing up for major commemorations tied to America’s 250th anniversary. One of the biggest additions is the Crawford Archaeology Center, currently under construction and scheduled to open in April 2026.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Colonial Williamsburg is highlighting both its historic roots and future expansion. Williamsburg, Virginia — just a couple of hours south of Washington, D.C. — is gearing up for major commemorations tied to America’s 250th anniversary. One of the biggest additions is the Crawford Archaeology Center, currently under construction and scheduled to open in April 2026.
When is the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC? Here’s what to know for 2026
Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sign of spring is almost here, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival prepares to begin later this month. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20 through April 12 in Washington, D.C., with events happening across the city and around the Tidal Basin.
Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sign of spring is almost here, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival prepares to begin later this month. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20 through April 12 in Washington, D.C., with events happening across the city and around the Tidal Basin.
Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87 year old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22 year old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87 year old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22 year old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
DC Water to give update as Potomac Interceptor repairs continue | FOX 5 AT 6AM
DC Water will provide an update on Thursday on ongoing repairs to the damaged Potomac Interceptor.
DC Water will provide an update on Thursday on ongoing repairs to the damaged Potomac Interceptor.
Last 2 US soldiers killed in Kuwait attack identified | FOX 5 AT 4AM
The Pentagon has released the final two names of the six soldiers killed in a drone strike at a Kuwait command center.
The Pentagon has released the final two names of the six soldiers killed in a drone strike at a Kuwait command center.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
Suspects wanted after burglarizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
Family of woman stabbed by driver in Fredericksburg speaks out: 'She was just road raging'
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Emails warned prosecutors before murder; Road rage victim's family speaks out
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. Plus, the family of the victim in a road rage stabbing is speaking out.
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. Plus, the family of the victim in a road rage stabbing is speaking out.
Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Virginia House advances Fairfax casino plan
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County scored a major win in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted 63–32 to allow the county to hold a voter referendum.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County scored a major win in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted 63–32 to allow the county to hold a voter referendum.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 32 latest updates
Wednesday marks Day 32 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Wednesday marks Day 32 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Cherry blossom forecast: What to expect this spring
After a winter of bitter cold, snowstorms and persistent rain, many are wondering what it means for D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms.
After a winter of bitter cold, snowstorms and persistent rain, many are wondering what it means for D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms.