DC restaurants already feeling impact of government shutdown
It's day one of the federal government shutdown, and D.C. restaurants are already feeling the effects. That's on top of a tough year for the industry in general.
New Maryland law allows prosecutors to combine retail theft charges across counties
Retailers and prosecutors have high hopes that a new Maryland law in effect October 1 will deter thefts.
Cheverly police chief shoots, kills man who allegedly charged him with knives, officials say
The chief of the Cheverly Police Department has been placed on restricted duty after officials say he shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with knives Tuesday night.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Historic covered bridge closed after damage from oversized vehicle
A portion of Old Frederick Road is closed after a historic covered bridge was damaged by an oversized vehicle this weekend.
Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'politically correct' leadership in U.S. military
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared an end to "woke" culture in the military and criticized policies of past administrations before hundreds of top U.S. military officials summoned to Virginia from around the world.
Alexandria officials debate DASH buses for high school students
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
DC police seek help identifying package theft suspect in Southwest
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?
Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
Will USPS be affected by a government shutdown?
The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.
DC high school students paid to learn in new pilot program
Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.
Man arrested, charged with smashing Clarendon businesses' windows in early morning destruction
The front door and windows of an Arlington bar were smashed early Sunday morning — just months after opening.
Virginia cold case: Father of missing baby arrested in mom’s 1998 murder
Virginia State Police announced Monday the arrest of a man in the brutal 1998 murder of a 20-year-old woman.
Virginia troopers pull passenger from burning car following 'reckless driving:' police
Virginia State Police troopers pulled a passenger from a burning car after a crash on South Van Dorn Street on Sunday night.
Government shutdown deadline looms as Trump set to meet with lawmakers
President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders Monday in a high-stakes meeting to prevent a government shutdown.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Fairfax County officers shoot man armed with gun, chainsaws, ax, and blowtorch: police
A man wielding a firearm, chainsaws, an ax, and a blowtorch was shot during an incident with police late Sunday night in Fairfax County, authorities said.
Michigan church shooting: Local Mormon community reacts to deadly attack
An ex-Marine drove a pickup truck into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Michigan, opened fire during a crowded Sunday service, and set the church on fire before being fatally shot by police, authorities say.
Mass layoffs threaten federal workers as shutdown looms
A potential government shutdown is casting a shadow over Capitol Hill, with lawmakers clashing over funding and the White House warning federal agencies to brace for possible layoffs.
Mother speaks out about FCPS Title IX locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.