Fairfax schools considers weapons detection screening

The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.

Sports reporter Don Geronimo issues apology to news anchor, days after being fired

Don Geronimo, a sports host with the Washington Commanders radio partner apologizes to WUSA-TV sports anchor Sharla McBride, days after being fired for making disparaging comments about McBride during training camp.

Some lanes reopen along George Washington Parkway as storm cleanup continues

The northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway reopened Tuesday afternoon after days of cleanup following heavy weekend storms.

Hit-and-run outside Post Malone show in Virginia leaves young woman injured

Prince William County police need your help tracking down a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash outside the Post Malone concert in Virginia. 

Driver accused of killing teen, injuring 3 others in high-speed Virginia crash arrested

Nearly two weeks after 17-year-old Rebekah Alexis Zarco was killed in a car crash on Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax County police have announced they've caught the man they believe is responsible. 

Virginia veterinary technician sentenced to 20 months for role in dogfighting scheme

A Virginia veterinary technician who once distributed a magazine nationwide on the illegal dogfighting business was sentenced to 20 months in prison, federal prosecutors said Monday. 

Dumfries community mourning loss of Marine Corps employee killed during severe storms

People across the DMV are still dealing with the impacts of Saturday’s severe storms. Downed trees destroyed homes, left thousands without power and in Dumfries, claimed the life of one man. 

Weekend storm cleanup continues Monday across DC region

The D.C. region is continuing to clean up Monday following weekend storms that downed trees, closed roadways, and brought power outages to the area.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued across the DMV

There are severe thunderstorms blowing through the DMV, and are expected to remain along the east of I-95 by 5 p.m.

NMAAHC Hip-hop Block Party returns to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be hosting their 2nd annual summer Hip-hop Block Party, here's how you can get tickets. 

Exploring Leesburg: FOX 5 Zip Trip 2023

Last year, FOX 5 visited 15 cities across the DMV. And in 2023, we're continuing that by visiting 15 more cities. Today's destination: Leesburg, VA! 

5 things to do in Leesburg

It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we are paying a summer visit to LEESBURG!