Fairfax County police take armed woman, kidnapping suspect into custody after 30+ hour standoff

After nearly two days, a standoff in the Hybla Valley area of Fairfax County is over after police took into custody an armed woman and kidnapping suspect who had been barricaded inside her vehicle for 34 hours.

FCPS superintendent sharply criticizes Virginia's proposed history standards

The Virginia Board of Education is taking heat from Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid, over the board's overhaul of its history and social science standards. 

George Mason president defends selection of Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker

George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.

Police offer reward in deadly shooting of Fredericksburg high school senior

Authorities are offering a reward to get information on the person responsible for the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old high school senior over the weekend in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Loudoun County Public Schools approves collective bargaining

The talks of collective bargaining had people fired up at the latest Loudoun County Public School Board meeting.

Part of Richmond Highway closed as police respond to mental health crisis

Part of Richmond Highway in Alexandria is closed as police work to resolve a mental health crisis where a woman has barricaded herself inside a car.

Rev. Al Sharpton to speak at funeral of man pinned down by deputies at Virginia mental hospital

The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of a 28-year-old Black man who died after he was pinned to the floor by seven sheriff's deputies and several others while he was being admitted to a mental hospital in Virginia.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools considers shutting down libraries, laying off staff

In Spotsylvania County, Superintendent Mark Taylor announced they may eliminate school libraries and lay off more than 100 staff members if they don’t get the money they need to be fully funded.

White’s Ferry owner wants to sell to Montgomery County

The hope of seeing the historic White's Ferry up and running this spring is quickly fading as the latest sale proposal was rejected.

Chantilly teen charged with burglaries at Domino's, Burger Shack, Dave's Seafood and Subs

A teenager, who police believe, spent the last two months burglarizing a grocery store and several fast food spots was taken into custody and charged over the weekend.

Best spots to see cherry blossoms in DC -- besides the Tidal Basin

Typically, the Tidal Basin is the most popular spot to see the cherry blossoms. But, if you want to beat the crowds and skip the traffic, here are 10 spots around the DMV that are just as beautiful.