Fairfax casino could now be built anywhere after Tysons requirement removed

There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.

Proposed Tysons casino faces new setback as county board voices opposition

Leaders in Fairfax County made it clear Tuesday that they are against a proposed casino in Tyson's, as the board publicly opposed the plan. 

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.

Sentence commuted for former Fairfax Co. officer involved in fatal shooting

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Fairfax County police officer, sentenced to three years in prison for shooting an unarmed shoplifter in February 2023, will have his sentence commuted. 

Tysons casino proposal passes in Virginia Senate

A controversial casino in Tyson's is one step closer to becoming reality after the Virginia Senate approved the proposal on Tuesday.    

Casino in Tysons? New proposal has critics and supporters speaking out

A proposed casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner is moving one step closer to reality as new renderings and legislation spark fresh debate.

Police turn to community for leads on Tysons Exxon robbery suspect

Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station near Tysons Corner Center at gunpoint last month.

Ex-Fairfax County police officer takes the stand in involuntary manslaughter case

Tuesday in court former Fairfax County police officer Wesley Shifflett took the stand to testify that he intended to shoot unarmed shoplifter Timothy McCree Johnson. 

Ex-police officer’s lawyers argue he intended to kill unarmed shoplifting suspect

Lawyers for a former northern Virginia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter told the judge that he intended to kill an unarmed man suspected of shoplifting a pair of sunglasses.

Trial for Fairfax County officer who shot, killed unarmed man accused of theft begins

A Fairfax County police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses from a department store at Tysons Corner is in court Wednesday evening. 

Chanel store robbery suspect arrested, 6 suspects remain at large

Fairfax County police have arrested a suspect involved in a Chanel store robbery at Tysons Galleria. Six suspects remain at large. 

Man exposed himself to shopper inside Virginia TJ Maxx: police

Authorities are searching for a man they say exposed himself to a customer inside a retail store in Virginia. Officers say it happened on May 25 around 2 p.m. inside a TJ Maxx in the 8300 block of Leesburg Pike in Tysons.

DC Emancipation Day and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia

This weekend is set to welcome some high temperatures and plenty of outdoor events. Kick it off with fun things to do around in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.