Wizards, Capitals Virginia deal could be 'biggest taxpayer stadium subsidy' ever

A plan to move the Washington Wizards and the Capitals out of Washington is facing scrutiny from Virginia taxpayers, skeptical about just how much of their money will go into the project.

$50,000 in damages following Christmas day house fire in Loudoun County

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials determined a Christmas day house fire was caused by improperly discarded fireplace ashes in Ashburn.

Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia

A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.

Metro extends its hours for New Year’s Eve

Metrorail will stay open until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, an extra two hours of service to help passengers bring in the new year safely across the D.C. region.

Deadly Christmas day house fire kills 1 person in Fairfax County

Authorities continue to investigate a house fire on Christmas day, where one person died in https://www.fox5dc.com/tag/us/va/fairfax-county/centreville.

Christmas Day meals and other services in the DMV

Food insecurity stays long after the holiday season ends. Here are some places in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas where you or someone you love can find a meal and other services on Christmas Day.

Potomac Yard arena plan would create 30,000 jobs, according to impact report

An impact analysis for the planned development of Potomac Yard found that the creation of an entertainment district would create nearly 30,000 permanent jobs and generate 2.5 times the economic output. 

Millions in DC area expected to hit the highway for end-of-year holiday travel

If you are hitting the highway this holiday season – you won’t be alone! More than 2.5 million travelers in the Washington, D.C. area are expected to drive to their end-of-year holiday destinations.

New Virginia laws going into effect on January 1, 2024

The State of Virginia has a few new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Some of them will have major implications for residents. Others, won't mean much until the General Assembly does some fine-tuning.

Virginia distillers cheer as EU puts whiskey tariffs on hold until 2025

Virginia’s whiskey distillers are raising a glass tonight after welcome news from Europe. Although it may be too little, too late for some.

Republican Kim Taylor wins after recount in Virginia House of Delegates race

Republican Kim Taylor narrowly defeated Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in their race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates following a recount.

VA lawmakers raise red flag on spending state money on new Wizards, Capitals arena

Two prominent Virginia lawmakers, State Sen. Louise Lucas and Congressman Don Beyer, are raising serious concerns about plans to utilize taxpayer dollars for the construction of a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards.