Former Fort Belvoir soldier to serve 30 years for assaulting infant, raping adult

A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a series of assaults that left a newborn child permanently and severely injured. He was also sentenced for a separate sexual assault. The new sentence will be served on top of a previous 15-year sentence he is already serving.

George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.

Crash on I-66 snarls morning traffic in Fairfax

A crash early Tuesday morning on westbound Interstate 66 is causing significant delays near Route 123.

Youngkin calls for probe into Fairfax prosecutor following viral mall abduction case

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate how Fairfax County officials handled a widely publicized attempted abduction at Fair Oaks Mall.

Video shows moment toddler abducted from Virginia mall: police

A surveillance video released by police shows the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted at Fair Oaks Shopping Center.

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.

Man convicted of attempted mass shooting at Virginia church sentenced to 25 years

A Fairfax man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted for attempting to carry out a mass shooting at a Haymarket church, possession of a gun and for transmitting threats over the internet.

Virginia man wins $2.8 million lottery jackpot

A Fairfax man is $2.8 million richer after hitting a huge Virginia Lottery jackpot last month.

Zip Trip 2025 to stop in Merrifield, VA!

The third Zip Trip of the season is kicking off this Friday in Merrifield, Virginia!

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.

Porch pirate steals George Mason graduate’s cap and gown day before commencement ceremony

A George Mason University graduate’s custom doctoral regalia was stolen from her porch just minutes after delivery, forcing her to scramble for a last-minute replacement ahead of commencement.

Police shoot teen theft suspect after chase
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A 16-year-old boy was shot by a Virginia State Trooper in Fairfax, Virginia after a foot chase and tackle.

Fairfax PCP trafficker sentenced to 10-years after fleeing police

A Fairfax man was sentenced yesterday to ten years in prison for conspiracy to distribute PCP, also known as “Angel Dust”, after fleeing arrest and living under a fake name as a fugitive for nearly eight years.

FCPS looking to expand 'cell phone free' education

It appears Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be tightening its grip on student cell phone use during the school day.

Former Virginia police officer sentenced to 3 years after killing shoplifting suspect

A former Northern Virginia police officer was sentenced to three years on Friday, after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in Fairfax County.

Suspect accused of lurking in women's locker room, says they identify as a transgender woman

Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.