'It's very concerning:' Parents react after gun found in elementary student's book bag
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Funeral for Trevor Brown honors firefighter killed in Virginia house explosion
Mourners gathered to bid farewell to a Virginia firefighter who was killed last month when a house exploded and burst into flames in Virginia.
Mourners gathered to bid farewell to a Virginia firefighter who was killed last month when a house exploded and burst into flames in Virginia.
Why are flags in Virginia at half-staff today?
U.S. and state flags in Virginia are being flown at half-staff Monday on all state and local buildings and grounds in memory of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown.
U.S. and state flags in Virginia are being flown at half-staff Monday on all state and local buildings and grounds in memory of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown.
Handgun confiscated from student's bookbag at Alexandria elementary school
Authorities are investigating after they say a handgun was discovered in a student's bookbag at an Alexandria elementary school.
Authorities are investigating after they say a handgun was discovered in a student's bookbag at an Alexandria elementary school.
Missing Virginia teen disappeared after school, police say
Have you seen Luz Avila Lopez? The 15-year-old, who goes by “Leila," went missing on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Have you seen Luz Avila Lopez? The 15-year-old, who goes by “Leila," went missing on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
DC metro area leads nation in converting empty offices into apartments
When it comes to housing, turning unused office spaces into residential ones is the latest trend across the D.C. region.
When it comes to housing, turning unused office spaces into residential ones is the latest trend across the D.C. region.
Martial Arts instructor indicted on multiple counts of sex abuse of minors
Charles County officials have arrested a martial arts instructor in connection with two cases of sexual abuse of minors.
Charles County officials have arrested a martial arts instructor in connection with two cases of sexual abuse of minors.
Kick off Women's History Month: Your full things to do guide in DC, Maryland & Virginia
March marks the beginning of Women's History Month, which honors and celebrates women’s contributions in American history.
March marks the beginning of Women's History Month, which honors and celebrates women’s contributions in American history.
Fairfax County bank robbery suspect caught in Montgomery County: police
Fairfax County police responded to an armed bank robbery at Wells Fargo bank.
Fairfax County police responded to an armed bank robbery at Wells Fargo bank.
Lent 2024: Where to get your fish fry fix in the DMV
It's officially the season of Lent and that means many in the DMV will be looking for the best places to get some delicious fried fish on Fridays.
It's officially the season of Lent and that means many in the DMV will be looking for the best places to get some delicious fried fish on Fridays.
Man arrested after 2 wounded in suspected hate-related shooting outside Virginia Sheetz store
Authorities say a double shooting outside a Sheetz convenience store in Virginia appears to be hate-related after arresting a man they say pulled the trigger.
Authorities say a double shooting outside a Sheetz convenience store in Virginia appears to be hate-related after arresting a man they say pulled the trigger.
Detectives seek suspects in gun store burglary on Richmond Highway
Fairfax County detectives are searching for two suspects who they said burglarized a gun store in Hybla Valley.
Fairfax County detectives are searching for two suspects who they said burglarized a gun store in Hybla Valley.
Nikki Haley brings her 2024 presidential campaign to Virginia, DC
Nikki Haley is rallying voters in the DMV ahead of Presidential Primary Elections in D.C. and Virginia.
Nikki Haley is rallying voters in the DMV ahead of Presidential Primary Elections in D.C. and Virginia.
Weed in Virginia: Legislation votes to approve recreational marijuana sales
Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year.
Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year.
DC resident accused of abduction and attempted rape, could face life in prison: police
A D.C. resident has been indicted on two felony charges; abduction with the intent to defile and attempted rape.
A D.C. resident has been indicted on two felony charges; abduction with the intent to defile and attempted rape.
Alexandria Republicans oppose Potomac Yard plan
Some Virginia Republicans are coming out against plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Potomac Yard.
Some Virginia Republicans are coming out against plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Potomac Yard.
Showers, gusty winds, thunderstorms possible Wednesday across DC region
Grab an umbrella! The D.C. region is in for a round of wet weather with waves of showers in the morning, gusty winds, and the possibility of thunderstorms later in the evening.
Grab an umbrella! The D.C. region is in for a round of wet weather with waves of showers in the morning, gusty winds, and the possibility of thunderstorms later in the evening.
Most sought after school districts in US ranked in new survey. See where yours comes in
A new survey has ranked the most sought after school districts in the United States.
A new survey has ranked the most sought after school districts in the United States.
Federal prosecutors take over case against man charged with threatening Virginia church
Federal prosecutors have taken over the case against a northern Virginia man arrested last year on suspicion he was about to embark on a mass shooting at a megachurch.
Federal prosecutors have taken over the case against a northern Virginia man arrested last year on suspicion he was about to embark on a mass shooting at a megachurch.
Human remains discovered during walkthrough of recently purchased Arlington County property
An unusual mystery is unfolding in an Arlington County neighborhood Tuesday after human remains were found inside a house that had just been sold.
An unusual mystery is unfolding in an Arlington County neighborhood Tuesday after human remains were found inside a house that had just been sold.