Virginia retiree adopts 40 pound cat

Patches was available for adoption for less than a day before a pet lover snatched him up.

1 dead, 2 hurt in early morning crash in Fairfax County

Police have identified 37-year-old Christina Hamilton as the driver who died in an early morning crash Friday in Falls Church.

Two Fredericksburg teens arrested in connection to fatal shooting

Two teen suspects accused of killing a senior Fredericksburg City high school student last month were arrested by U.S. Marshals Thursday evening. 

Loudoun County 82-year-old asked to pay to make community pool wheelchair accessible

An 82-year-old man in Loudoun County says he needs wheelchair access to his private community's pool. His homeowner's association says they'll consider it, but he'll have to foot the bill.

Man robs Alexandria 7-Eleven wearing bonnet on head to hide identity

Authorities are searching for a man they say robbed a 7-Eleven in Alexandria wearing a bonnet on his head to hide his identity.

Potomac Yard Metrorail Station to open May 19

The Potomac Yard Metrorail Station will open on May 19, according to Alexandria's Mayor Justin Wilson.

3 Alexandria elementary schools will reopen Wednesday after broken pipe disrupts water service

Water service has been restored to Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, James K. Polk Elementary School, and Patrick Henry K-8 School so students and staff will head back to classes on Wednesday.

Fostering baby chicks sparks joy for Virginia senior living community

A senior living community in Fair Oaks is partnering with a local farm to foster baby chicks, sparking joy for residents and visitors.

2-year-old revived with Narcan in Manassas

A 2-year-old was revived with Narcan after overdosing Friday in Manassas, police say.