Victim’s 911 call played during deadly Loudoun County arson trial

Opening statements got underway on Wednesday in the trial for a Sterling, Virginia, man accused of intentionally setting his home on fire in a blaze that killed one person. 

Alexandria electrical fire ruled accidental after tractor trailer struck service drop, officials say

Officials say an electrical fire that spread to dumpsters, a vehicle and wooden fencing in Alexandria was ruled accidental after a tractor‑trailer making a delivery to a Harris Teeter store struck a service drop, pulling the lines away from the building.

DC weather: Warm, humid Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s

A warm and humid Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region with high temperatures climbing into the upper-80s.

Hispanic student enrollment declines in Virginia, Maryland amid immigration enforcement

Immigration enforcement across Virginia and Maryland is leading to a decline in Hispanic student enrollment, according to data from Maryland's Department of Education.

SpaceX launch spotted over DC region Tuesday

A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.

Executive Order aims to protect Virginia Medicaid and SNAP coverage, Spanberger says

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20 on Tuesday, which aims to protect healthcare coverage and food assistance for eligible Virginia residents.

Deep partial lunar eclipse to be visible across DC, Maryland and Virginia on August 27

A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.

Missing 15-year-old girl last seen Friday in Arlington County

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15‑year‑old missing girl last seen Friday in Arlington County.

DC weather: Plenty of sunshine Tuesday with highs in the mid-80s

Plenty of sunshine is expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the mid‑80s and low humidity making for a comfortable day.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

DC weather: Sunny Monday with low humidity and highs near 84 degrees

Sunny skies and low humidity will make Monday one of the most comfortable days of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 84 degrees.

Prince William County Public Schools open 2026–27 school year

Prince William County Public Schools opened the 2026–27 school year Monday, with several updates in place as students return to class.

Fairfax County Public Schools welcome students back for start of new year

It’s the first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools, and leaders are rolling out several changes as students return to class.