Fostering baby chicks sparks joy for Virginia senior living community

A senior living community in Fair Oaks is partnering with a local farm to foster baby chicks, sparking joy for residents and visitors.

Grand jury declines to indict former Fairfax County officer in fatal Tysons Corner shooting

A grand jury had declined to indict a former Fairfax County police officer in the death of Timothy Johnson, a man who was fatally shot by police outside Tysons Corner Center in February.

Georgetown Pike closed in both directions due to accident

Georgetown Pike is currently closed from Old Dominion Drive to Difficult Run Park in both directions due to a traffic accident. 

Alexandria woman found dead in hospital parking lot

A 33-year-old woman was found dead in her car Thursday after she was shot in the upper body. 

Tree falls, kills man in Chantilly

A tree fell on a man Thursday afternoon, killing him at a work site in Chantilly. 

Fairfax County Connector’s new youth fare policy begins in May

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved the expansion of fare-free services on all Fairfax Connector routes for children 12 and younger. 

Stabbing inside Virginia Walmart leaves 2 teens injured

Two teenagers were stabbed at a Fairfax County Walmart Friday, and police already have the suspects in custody. 

Jeep parked outside Fairfax County home causes fire, displaces resident

A fire caused by an electrical issue with a Jeep parked outside a Fairfax County home is responsible for a resident being displaced and thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Fairfax County hosting Fire and Rescue summer camp for young girls

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has announced dates for the 2023 Girls Fire and Rescue Academy summer camp where young girls can learn and train like a firefighter.

Fairfax County police investigate 2 overnight shootings

Authorities in Fairfax County are investigating two overnight shootings that left two men hospitalized.

FCPS superintendent sharply criticizes Virginia's proposed history standards

The Virginia Board of Education is taking heat from Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid, over the board's overhaul of its history and social science standards. 

George Mason president defends selection of Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker

George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.

Part of Richmond Highway closed as police respond to mental health crisis

Part of Richmond Highway in Alexandria is closed as police work to resolve a mental health crisis where a woman has barricaded herself inside a car.