Centreville gas explosion: Officials to hold virtual town hall Thursday

A virtual town hall will be held Thursday evening for Centreville residents seeking updates on the gas leak explosion that destroyed a home and forced dozens of evacuations earlier this month.

Suspect charged with murder after stabbing woman to death at Fairfax County bus stop
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The suspect in a deadly stabbing at a Fairfax County bus stop is in jail facing a murder charge, and it turns out that he has a long criminal history. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone is live in Hybla Valley with the new developments.  

Canadian man sentenced to 10 years after traveling to Virginia to meet minor: prosecutors

A Canadian man was sentenced to a decade in federal prison after traveling to Virginia intending to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old for sex, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Virginia moves 2026 primary election from June to August

Virginia's 2026 primary elections were originally scheduled for June 16. They will now be on Aug. 4.

Police ID family killed, suspect shot dead by officer in gruesome Fairfax apartment stabbing

Authorities have identified the family members killed when police say a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him.

Spanberger's response to Trump’s State of the Union: Full transcript

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger drew a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump’s “golden age" portrayal of the country in his State of the Union address, arguing in the Democratic response that many Americans are still struggling with high costs more than a year into his second term.

Prince William County residents sue over plan to develop major data center

A Virginia court is considering the future for farm owners and residents of Prince William County who want to keep data centers out of the rural crescent. 

DC weather: Warming trend begins across the region

Sunshine is back Tuesday, but it’s cold across the region with morning lows in the low to mid‑20s. The good news is that temperatures are finally trending upward.

State of the Union Democratic Response: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver party’s rebuttal

Democrats are betting that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s cost‑focused message will resonate nationally when she delivers the party’s response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday night. 

Fairfax County casino bill faces Virginia house vote Tuesday

A key vote in Richmond Tuesday could move Fairfax County closer to allowing a casino, but new projections and polling are raising questions about the plan.

Clearing snow and ice off your car? Here’s what not to do to avoid damage

Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, can end up causing expensive damage to your vehicle.

February 2026 winter storm totals: How much did it snow across the Northeast US?

The February 2026 nor’easter brought heavy snow across the Northeast. See snow totals from DC and Virginia to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.