$1 million winning Powerball tickets sold in Maryland, Virginia; jackpot hits $1.09 billion

Three lucky Powerball tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Maryland and Virginia for Monday’s drawing – but still no big jackpot winner as the grand prize rose yet again.

Metro offers half-acre site in Alexandria for ‘joint development’ amid $750M budget deficit

Metro said it is offering a half-acre site in Virginia for ‘joint development’ as the transit agency searches for ways to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.

Woman accuses schoolmate of raping her at age 12 in Fairfax County, school system denies it

A 24-year-old woman told jurors Tuesday that she was repeatedly raped and sexually harassed a decade ago as a seventh-grade student in Virginia, and that school officials reacted to her pleas for help with indifference.

New Virginia laws 2024: Youngkin acts on 107 bills, vetoes 7

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin acted on 107 bills on Thursday, signing 100 and vetoing seven – including bills that would have allowed a recreation marijuana marketplace to begin next year and measures mandating a minimum wage increase.

Former Virginia governor reflects on Washington football team's foiled move to Potomac Yard

"It’s a great day, and I’m really relieved," Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said at a Wednesday evening press conference, flanked by District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.

Family of Woodbridge mother found in trash truck raises awareness on domestic violence

The family of a Virginia mother who was found dead in a trash collection truck is speaking out for the first time, hoping to raise awareness about domestic violence. 

2 teachers shot inside Springfield day care, suspect in custody

A shooting inside a northern Virginia day care left two teachers injured Wednesday, and the alleged shooter is now in police custody.  

Fight turns deadly outside of Dumfries bar, man shot, killed

Authorities continue to investigate a deadly shooting outside of Club Tempo in Dumfries early Saturday morning, that left a man dead. 

New training prepares Loudoun County deputies for aftermath of school shootings

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has conducted active shooter training many times before. But early next month, officials will be adding something new.

Here’s how much money single adults need to make to live comfortably in the DMV

Inflation is still hitting American homes hard and many are feeling frustrated with the rising price of goods. It can be even harder for single-income households.