Fairfax County schools defending $20K presentation from anti-racism scholar
The Fairfax County school district is defending its decision to pay $20,000 for an author who spoke to its administration and school leaders about racism for one hour.
Some Fairfax County residents challenge school speaker's 20K price tag
The Fairfax County school district is defending its decision to pay 20,000 dollars for an author who spoke to its administration and school leaders about racism for one hour.
Fairfax County principal failed to report suspect accused of sex crimes involving children, police say
A Fairfax County middle school principal is facing criminal charges for failing to report sex abuse allegations to the authorities.
Fairfax County Public Schools to allow small groups for in-person learning starting next month
Tonight, we’re following up on Fairfax County’s plan to bring small groups of students back into classrooms next month.
Fairfax County prepares to welcome back students next month
Promising coronavirus metrics are enabling Fairfax County to welcome students back to the classroom next month.
Fairfax County school board votes to bring thousands of students, hundreds of staff back to school in October
The Fairfax County School Board voted Tuesday to bring thousands of students and hundreds of staff members back to school starting next month.
Fairfax County police ID victim in deadly double shooting
Fairfax County police have identified a man who was killed in a deadly double shooting in Lorton Monday night.
Trump supporters protest outside Fairfax early voting site
First it was mail-in voting. Now some of President Trump's supporters are protesting in-person, early voting in Virginia.
Woman shot and killed in Reston, police say
A woman was shot and killed Thursday morning in Reston, according to Fairfax County police.
Fairfax County Public Schools pledges to fix diversity issue at elite high school after backlash
An elite Northern Virginia high school’s admission process is at the center of controversy.
City of Fairfax School Board votes to rename Lanier Middle School
The City of Fairfax School Board voted to change the name of Lanier Middle School on Monday.
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax enters race for governor
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax formally kicked off his campaign for governor Saturday, a year after facing two allegations of sexual assault.
Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns
Fairfax City's third annual Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow.
Cyber threat group hacks Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools confirmed Friday they were the victim of a ransomware attack.
Fairfax Co educators prep for first day
Fairfax Educators Association President joins Fox 5 DC to talk about how educators are preparing for a virtual start.
Fairfax County Police searching for missing 11-year-old girl
Police in Fairfax County are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old girl.
Parents of children with special needs say they want more options from schools amid pandemic
As the first day of school will look different tomorrow with virtual learning, some families with students who have special needs say distance learning doesn’t work for them or their child.
George Mason University students return to campus with new guidelines amid pandemic
Already, we’ve seen universities and colleges open up, only to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Fairfax County law firm allows staff to choose own work schedule due to virtual school
As working parents try to figure out how they will help their children with virtual learning this fall, one local law firm is trying to set an example.
Local high school students win 'Doodle for Google' contest in DC, Virginia
A rising junior at a Fairfax County high school has just won the "Doodle for Google" contest in the state of Virginia. Meanwhile, across the Potomac River, a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate won the contest in the District.