What's open on Christmas weekend in the DC area

Spending Christmas in the D.C. area? Aside from the lights, Santa sightings, and Christmas trees (both big and tiny) around town, there are plenty of things open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 this year.

Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures, gusty conditions to DC area

The Washington, D.C. area is experiencing a blast of arctic air that could potentially bring some of the coldest December temperatures to the region that we've seen in nearly 30 years.

17-year-old murdered in Alexandria: police

A 17-year-old was killed in a homicide early Wednesday morning in Alexandria, according to police. 

Snow, rain mix expected Friday as DC braces for possible blast of winter weather

A blast of winter weather is moving through the D.C. region Thursday and Friday prompting some schools to cancel and delay classes as the country prepares for a storm system that could bring snow, freezing temperatures and travel disruptions to a large swath of the U.S. just days before Christmas.

Virginia teens busted with fireworks after throwing them at vehicles while driving: officials

Authorities say two teens were busted with multiple boxes of fireworks after they were reportedly throwing them at passing vehicles while driving in the Stafford area Wednesday.

New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job

A Fairfax County guidance counselor kept his job after being convicted of sex crimes. Now, a new law in Virginia could prevent that from ever happening again.

DC area airports brace for winter storm expected to impact holiday travel

D.C. area airports are bracing for a chaotic winter storm that could impact holiday travel plans across the region -- just before Christmas.

The Wild, Wild DMV: A collection of weird, heartwarming and beloved animal sightings in the DC region

The D.C. area has seen its fair share of animals that aren't native to the region milling around, most recently with a llama on the loose in Fairfax County. So, what other creatures have been spotted out of place in the DMV?

Llama on the loose in Fairfax County, VA reunited with owner

A llama found loose in Fairfax County on Tuesday has been reunited with its owner, according to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Winter storm 'bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend

A powerful, winter ‘bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

Arlington gets new 911 technology

Arlington's Emergency Communications Center is getting a makeover.