Fairfax Connector bus service remains suspended Friday as strike continues

Fairfax Connector bus service remains suspended Friday as the union that represents the operators and mechanics continues their strike into a second day.

DCist shutdown, WAMU moves forward with local news and programming

Local news site DCist shut down after covering news, city politics, arts, events, culture, and curiosities in Washington, D.C. for over six years. 

Workers union is latest roadblock for Monumental Sports move to Potomac Yard

Another roadblock has come up in the plans to build a new home for the Capitals and Wizards in northern Virginia. This time, it's labor unions crying foul.  

Drivers question if ongoing construction could be the cause of flat tires near I-495 near Tyson’s Corner

After several flat tires in a 24-hour period, FOX 5 is searching for answers on whether road debris from ongoing construction could be behind a string of flat tires on I-495 near Tyson’s Corner.

Meteor spotted in DC, Maryland, and Virginia skies Wednesday

Hundreds up and down the East Coast, including many in the D.C. region, reported seeing a meteor flash across the sky Wednesday.

Fairfax Connector service suspended after workers strike

If you planned to use the Fairfax Connector bus on Thursday or Friday morning, prepare for service disruptions as the union that represents the operators and mechanics has gone on strike.

Overnight sex assault under investigation in Alexandria

For the second time this month, police in Alexandria are investigating a late-night sexual assault with a woman being attacked by a stranger. 

Virginia Senator Lucas rejects arena funding bill: 'Dead on arrival'

The monumental battle continues. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in Virginia will decide on the future home for the Washington Wizards and Capitals.

Retailers across DMV search for solutions to combat rampant theft

From the city to the suburbs, retailers across the DMV are dealing with thieves coming into stores and stealing items, often with no consequences.

Virginia’s Vincent van Goat cared for by foster family while authorities search for owner

A foster family has stepped in to care for a lost goat after it was found by a sheriff's deputy over the weekend wandering the streets of a northern Virginia neighborhood.

Hospital patient in medical gown, IV in arm steals ambulance: Fairfax County police

Authorities are searching for a hospital patient they say stole an ambulance while still wearing a medical gown and with an IV still attached to his arm.

Fundraiser launched for woman who lost everything in Sterling house explosion

FOX 5 is learning more about one of the two people who lived in the house that exploded in Loudoun County Friday night, killing a volunteer firefighter.