DC weather: Extreme heat expected across DMV this week into Fourth of July weekend

Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.

Fairfax County rescue crews pull mother, infant and father, son from rubble after Venezuela quakes

Members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team freed a mother and her infant and later helped rescue a father and son from collapsed buildings following the earthquakes in Venezuela, officials said.

Clarendon post office closes lobby overnight after repeated fires, human waste

The Clarendon post office in Arlington is closing its doors overnight, after repeated issues with people setting fires, urinating and even defecating in the lobby.

Fairfax County rescue team deploys to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

An elite Fairfax County rescue team has deployed to Venezuela to assist in search‑and‑rescue operations following a series of powerful earthquakes.

Dozens of car windows smashed in overnight Arlington County vandalism spree

Arlington County police are searching for suspects in connection to a series of car break-ins after nearly three dozen vehicle windows were smashed over a matter of days.

Alexandria police release bodycam footage and ID victim in fatal shooting

The Alexandria Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred last month during a domestic dispute.

Fairfax County suspect in custody after attempted abduction and exposure

Fairfax County police have arrested 35-year-old Moises Domingo Rico Rosales of Annandale in connection with two separate attacks on women at a local park.

Cleanup continues across DMV after storm damage, outages as more storms threaten

Residents across the Washington, D.C., region woke up to storm damage and power outages Tuesday after heavy storms swept through the area Monday night, with crews working to restore service as more thunderstorms remain possible later today.

DC weather: Showers, possible thunderstorm Tuesday as region cleans up from storm

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected Tuesday as the Washington, D.C., region continues cleaning up from severe weather that swept through Monday night. 

DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms Monday could threaten evening commute

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with highs near 90 degrees and warm, humid air in place throughout the day as storms intensify through the afternoon and threaten the evening commute.

Virginia lawmakers return to vote on state budget

Virginia lawmakers are back at the Statehouse Monday, prepared to take a final vote on the state’s budget after months of internal disagreements.