Fairfax County could ban panhandling

A Fairfax County supervisor is pushing to ban panhandling on curbs, saying it’s dangerous and poses a threat to public safety.

DoorDash tablet scam leaves Z-Burger out of hundreds of dollars

Popular fast food chain Z-Burger says they’re out hundreds of dollars after a scammer called them recently, claiming they needed their tablets replaced.

Fairfax schools considers weapons detection screening

The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.

Driver accused of killing teen, injuring 3 others in high-speed Virginia crash arrested

Nearly two weeks after 17-year-old Rebekah Alexis Zarco was killed in a car crash on Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax County police have announced they've caught the man they believe is responsible. 

Son shoots mother, then himself in Fairfax County: police

A son shot his mother Thursday inside a Falls Church apartment, and then police say, the man turned the gun on himself. 

Reports of sexual assaults by rideshare drivers prompt safety warnings in Fairfax County

Rideshare transportation provides convenient and affordable ways to get around. While they offer an accessible service for people to travel, Fairfax County police are warning the community to stay alert and prioritize safety when using the apps.

Alexandria's police chief speaks out as violence reaches record levels

Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes says that in his 30 plus years of living in the city – he’s never seen crime at this level. It's now interfering with the quality of life for residents.

Roads closed in Leesburg due to gas leak

Leesburg Pike and some surrounding roads are closed after a gas leak Friday. 

Teen killed in fiery Virginia crash just left church service, family says

The uncle of a teenage girl killed in a fiery crash in northern Virginia said she just left church service and was heading to eat with her brother and friends when the deadly collision occurred.

Deadly car crash under investigation on Burke Centre Parkway

A fiery car crash in Fairfax County left four teenagers injured Tuesday night, and police say one of them has died. 

New grading policy for students at James Madison HS

In a YouTube video, the administration at James Madison High School said a student’s prior test grade will be updated and changed if the grade on their next test is better.

Fairfax County bans kite fighting in parks

Fairfax County officially banned kite fighting in its parks on Friday, citing reports of harm to wildlife, vegetation, maintenance equipment and public safety concerns.