Prince William County residents raise carnival concerns

Prince William County residents raise carnival concerns

Northern Virginia lawmakers are defending approving permits for a carnival that is set to open tonight in one of the hardest hit areas for the coronavirus.

Northern Virginia lawmakers are defending approving permits for a carnival that is set to open tonight in one of the hardest hit areas for the coronavirus.

Middle school construction causing a muddy mess in one Prince William County neighborhood

Middle school construction causing a muddy mess in one Prince William County neighborhood

FOX 5 is hearing from residents in a Northern Virginia neighborhood after recent storms and heavy rains left behind a muddy mess. We’re talking about a river of mud covering their street and it’s all because of construction going on at a local school.

FOX 5 is hearing from residents in a Northern Virginia neighborhood after recent storms and heavy rains left behind a muddy mess. We’re talking about a river of mud covering their street and it’s all because of construction going on at a local school.

Several businesses in Northern Virginia remain closed during phase 3

Several businesses in Northern Virginia remain closed during phase 3

In Northern Virginia, while phase three is underway, hundreds of businesses remain closed for several reasons, including fears about a second wave of the coronavirus. Plus, many are still recovering from the financial loss caused by massive closures during the stay-at-home order.FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports that of Prince William County’s 1,200 businesses, 300 remain closed, even though they could be open. There are several factors impacting reopening, including eviction, limited or no funds to make payroll, and fears about a COVID-19 resurgence.

In Northern Virginia, while phase three is underway, hundreds of businesses remain closed for several reasons, including fears about a second wave of the coronavirus. Plus, many are still recovering from the financial loss caused by massive closures during the stay-at-home order.FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports that of Prince William County’s 1,200 businesses, 300 remain closed, even though they could be open. There are several factors impacting reopening, including eviction, limited or no funds to make payroll, and fears about a COVID-19 resurgence.

Northern Virginia intersection getting a makeover

Northern Virginia intersection getting a makeover

In northern Virginia, a busy intersection could get a makeover to make it less congested and safer.

In northern Virginia, a busy intersection could get a makeover to make it less congested and safer.

Prince William County Jail Board votes to end controversial immigration program

Prince William County Jail Board votes to end controversial immigration program

It was a huge victory Wednesday night for the immigrant community in Prince William County who have been fighting to get rid of a controversial program that partners local law enforcement with ICE. 

It was a huge victory Wednesday night for the immigrant community in Prince William County who have been fighting to get rid of a controversial program that partners local law enforcement with ICE. 

Is defunding the police realistic? Lawmakers weigh in

Is defunding the police realistic? Lawmakers weigh in

Police throughout Northern Virginia are not saying much about the "Defund the Police" movement, but lawmakers have plenty to say.

Police throughout Northern Virginia are not saying much about the "Defund the Police" movement, but lawmakers have plenty to say.

Prince William County leaders consider Cultural Diversity Commission

Prince William County leaders consider Cultural Diversity Commission

Protests over the killing of George Floyd continued throughout northern Virginia on Wednesday, and that includes demonstrators who have been on the move around the Woodbridge area.

Protests over the killing of George Floyd continued throughout northern Virginia on Wednesday, and that includes demonstrators who have been on the move around the Woodbridge area.

Police crack down on speeders after woman is struck and killed in Woodbridge

Police crack down on speeders after woman is struck and killed in Woodbridge

Digital speed signs and more police patrol have been added on a busy roadway in northern Virginia after a woman was killed while walking her dog.

Digital speed signs and more police patrol have been added on a busy roadway in northern Virginia after a woman was killed while walking her dog.

Route 1 in Woodbridge now reopened after 10-vehicle crash, paint spill

Route 1 in Woodbridge now reopened after 10-vehicle crash, paint spill

Route 1 in Woodbridge has reopened after a 10-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer spilled paint on the roadway, shutting it down for hours.

Route 1 in Woodbridge has reopened after a 10-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer spilled paint on the roadway, shutting it down for hours.

Hundreds per hour being spent on investigation into Prince William County Schools superintendent

Hundreds per hour being spent on investigation into Prince William County Schools superintendent

Taxpayer dollars — hundreds an hour — are being spent on an investigation looking into Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Walts' private messages he reportedly sent to students after hours. The school district hired an outside firm to investigate the communication between Walts and students via Twitter’s direct messages.

Taxpayer dollars — hundreds an hour — are being spent on an investigation looking into Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Walts' private messages he reportedly sent to students after hours. The school district hired an outside firm to investigate the communication between Walts and students via Twitter’s direct messages.