Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools

The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.

Northern lights forecast for DC, MD & VA; G5 Extreme Geomagnetic Storm Watch reaches Earth

An extremely strong solar storm may make the northern lights visible to millions in the U.S. on Friday - including some near the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions. But those same solar flares that could bring skygazers around the DMV a glimpse of the aurora borealis could also potentially disrupt communications this weekend.

Senate approves FAA reauthorization bill; additional Reagan National flights proposed

The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

Mother's Day Celebrations and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Mother's Day has arrived and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Here's everything you need to know and other things to do in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. 

Wanted suspect remains on the run following police chase in Fredericksburg

Police are continuing to search for a wanted man who they say drove through several yards and hit a car as he fled from an officer in Fredericksburg. 

Residents sue Alexandria City Council over single-family zoning dispute

A group of Alexandria residents are suing the city after the Council voted to change zoning regulations. This is similar to the controversial Missing Middle in Arlington.

Robinson Trust sidewalk project leaves lasting impact on Vienna community

Sidewalks are something we may take for granted, but in this Fairfax County town of 17,000 residents, the sidewalks have a special meaning.

DC, Maryland among best places to be a police officer: report

According to a new WalletHub study, Washington D.C. is the fourth-best place to be a police officer, and Maryland is the sixth.

Summerlike heat and humidity Wednesday with highs near 90 degrees

Wednesday will be reminiscent of a summer day in July or August with plenty of heat, humidity and temperatures near 90 degrees.

Proposed Buc-ee's in Stafford faces opposition from neighbors

Some neighbors are fighting a proposal to bring the popular, Texas-based, mega-gas station "Buc-ee’s" to Exit 140 on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia.

Dump truck hits overpass beam along I-66 in Virginia

Startling video shows the moment a dump truck struck an overpass support beam along Interstate 66 in Virginia.

Power outage closes 3 Fauquier County schools

Three public schools in Fauquier County - Coleman Elementary, Thompson Elementary and Marshall Middle - are closed Tuesday after downed trees triggered a power outage.

Warm, humid Tuesday with chance of showers, thunderstorms

An unsettled Tuesday with some sunshine and a chance of showers and thunderstorms across the Washington, D.C. region.