Lawsuit says new Thomas Jefferson HS admissions policy discriminates against Asian-Americans

A lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools alleges that changes in the admissions process at an elite northern Virginia high school were made to purposely reduce the number of Asian-American students accepted.

Fairfax County police investigate new alleged puppy scam

Fairfax County Police confirm to FOX 5 they are investigating several possible puppy scams, including a website appearing to target people across the country, but using a county address.

New features coming to vaccine website in Fairfax County

As soon as Friday, Fairfax County's website could see new upgrades aimed at taking some hassle out of the coronavirus vaccine sign-up process.

Parents applaud return to in-person learning but question presence of 'classroom monitors'

After nearly a year of online learning, many parents in the D.C. region are thrilled that their kids will begin returning to some form of in-person learning. Many of them are going back as soon as next week, others will begin next month.

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

Fall sports kick off at Fairfax County Public Schools

FOX 5 is learning new details about what’s ahead for Fairfax County Public Schools fall sports as it makes a return right now in the second week of February.

Thousands of Fairfax County teachers to work from home despite district's plan to send students back

FOX 5  is following up on Fairfax County Public Schools' plan for students and teachers to return to the classroom on February 16 – but on Tuesday, we learned thousands of teachers will continue to work from home.