Centreville Elementary School teacher had students participate in slavery simulation
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Parents sound off on merit awards scandal at Fairfax County School Board meeting
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Police arrest, charge man suspected of wounding mother, killing stepfather during Fairfax County stabbing
Authorities have identified the man they say wounded his mother and killed his stepfather during a stabbing Tuesday night at a home in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County acupuncturist charged with sexual battery of female patient during treatment
Authorities have charged a 64-year-old Fairfax County acupuncturist with sexual battery after a female patient said he inappropriately touched her during treatment sessions last summer.
Parents at Langley High School voice concerns over withheld merit awards
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid heard from parents at Langley High School Tuesday night.
2 juveniles killed, teen hurt in Fairfax County vehicle crash
Two juveniles are dead and a teenager has life-threatening injuries after a car crash in Fairfax County.
7 men arrested in sting to apprehend online predators in Fairfax County
Seven men have been arrested by Fairfax County Police as part of a sting to identify and apprehend online predators.
Woman’s son stabs, kills her husband inside Fairfax County home: police
Authorities are investigating after they say a woman's son stabbed and killed her husband inside a home late Tuesday night in Fairfax County.
School merit recognition investigation expanded to all Fairfax County Public Schools: Virginia AG
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has confirmed that the state's investigation into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology for withholding merit awards will expand to include all Fairfax County Public Schools.
Southbound lanes on I-495 blocked after stolen tractor-trailer stopped by police
Fairfax County Police temporarily blocked lanes on I-495 Monday night after a tractor-trailer was stolen, police say.
Tractor-trailer fire on I-495 in McLean prompts shut down of southbound lanes
A tractor-trailer fire is causing traffic delays Sunday afternoon as authorities have shut down part of Interstate 495 in McLean, Virginia.
Fairfax County daycare provider faces charges after allegedly taping 18-month-old to chair: police
Authorities in Fairfax County say a daycare provider is facing charges after she allegedly taped am 18-month-old child to a chair at a school in Herndon.
2 shot early Thursday in Bailey’s Crossroads
Authorities say two people were shot early Thursday morning in Fairfax County.
Virginia AG confirms investigation into Thomas Jefferson High due to merit recognition controversy
Virginia AG Jason Miyares has confirmed he will be moving forward with investigating Thomas Jefferson High School after students were allegedly not notified of their national merit recognitions until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.
Special needs student's alleged abuser charged in Fairfax Co.
A Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant who police believe assaulted a special needs student has turned herself in.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for investigation into Thomas Jefferson High over awards controversy
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into allegations that Thomas Jefferson High School deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.
Smash-and-grab investigation at Tysons Corner Center after jewelry cases busted with hammer: police
Authorities are investigating after they say a suspect smashed cases at a Tysons Corner Center jewelry store with a hammer Sunday night.
3 shootings near car meet-ups in Bailey's Crossroads under investigation
Fairfax County police are investigating three instances in which gunshots were fired in the Bailey’s Crossroads area over the last six months.
Parents want Thomas Jefferson High School leaders fired over awards controversy
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Senior dogs find forever home in Alexandria after forming lifelong bond
A pair of senior dogs have found a new family just in time for the new year in Alexandria!