DOJ to review GMU faculty resolution praising diversity efforts

The Justice Department says they plan to review a faculty resolution in support of George Mason University President Gregory Washington, the latest in a string of investigations into the university over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Au pair double murder: Judge denies daughter interview in trial of Brendan Banfield

A Fairfax County judge has denied a critical request by prosecutors in the double murder case against Brendan Banfield — rejecting their attempt to introduce a recorded interview with Banfield’s young daughter as evidence in his upcoming trial.

Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team returns from Texas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) called on a group of northern Virginia search and rescue members for help in Texas.

Overturned dump truck, fuel spill cause delays on I-495 in Virginia

A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck is causing major delays Tuesday morning on the outer loop of Interstate 495 near the George Washington Parkway.

George Mason University under investigation by DOJ over DEI

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the school gives preferential treatment of certain races and sexes in the hiring process, the latest in a long list of schools to face pressure from the federal government over DEI policies. 

As Fairfax County's unemployment rate rises, debate grows over who’s to blame

Fairfax County is seeing an alarming rise in unemployment – and local Democrats and state Republicans are pointing figures as to who is to blame. 

Man wanted for attacking bus driver on the job in Lorton: police

Fairfax County police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who assaulted a bus driver in Lorton last week.

Free child car seat inspections end due to budget cuts in Fairfax County

Installing a child’s car seat may seem like a simple task, but getting it wrong could put a child’s life at risk. Yet many parents do—installing them incorrectly without even realizing it.

Man charged in Fairfax indecent exposure cases was living in US illegally, ICE says

A 22-year-old man arrested in connection with a series of indecent exposure incidents in Fairfax County was living in the United States illegally, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

16 arrested in Fairfax County online predator sting: police

Sixteen people have been arrested and charged as part of an undercover online predator sting conducted by the Fairfax County Police Department.

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.