Columbia Pike construction project continues to impact local business

Columbia Pike has been under construction for more than 15 years. It's part of a massive overhaul meant to modernize the roadway, but while county officials say the end is finally in sight, for some business owners, they feel may already be too late.

Employee seriously injured after fighting knife-wielding robbery suspect in Arlington

Arlington police say a male suspect entered a business, went behind the counter and began collecting merchandise. When an employee confronted him, a fight broke out, according to police.

Amazon receives $81,000 from Arlington as part of HQ2 deal

Amazon is getting its first check from Arlington County for HQ2. It’s an incentive payment of more than $80,000 from hotel taxes.

Arlington Public Schools return to class for start of 2025 school year

As proof of their excitement for their final year, several dozen high school seniors gathered on Washington Liberty High School's football field at least three hours before the first bell, to participate in a yearly APS tradition called: "Senior Sunrise!"

Arlington County school board meeting sparks protest over transgender bathroom policies

Arlington County became the latest flashpoint in the national debate over transgender student rights Thursday night, as protesters rallied outside a packed school board meeting. 

5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute

Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.

Man charged with fatally shooting mother in Arlington home, police say

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed his mother inside their Arlington home.

Zip Trip 2025 heads to Stafford!

The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun! 

Anti-fascism graffiti litters North Arlington

Police put out a bulletin on Tuesday, notifying the public that they’ve been getting reports of graffiti popping up on street signs, especially in North Arlington.

Arlington police warn residents of construction scam

Arlington County police are warning about a construction scam involving individuals posing as contractors and soliciting work door-to-door in residential neighborhoods.

Arlington County using AI to help handle non-emergency 911 calls over holiday weekend

Arlington County’s 911 center is preparing for its busiest day of the season and they’re turning to artificial intelligence to help man non-emergency calls coming into its dispatch center this Fourth of July holiday.

Arlington high school teacher arrested for inappropriate contact with student

An employee at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, Virginia has been arrested for inappropriate contact with a student and tonight, police are asking for your help identifying any additional victims.

Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer

Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.

Virginia man charged in series of indecent exposure incidents

A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.

Virginia father warns after doorbell prank at home caught on camera

A Northern Virginia father is urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of the ding-dong ditch prank, where individuals ring a doorbell and run away.