Possible zoning changes stirring up 'missing middle' debate in Arlington County

A debate over housing has sparked an intense debate in Arlington County that involves possible zoning changes to what types of houses can be built in certain neighborhoods.

Northern Virginia photographer gives back through free 'empowerment' portrait project

Empowering people through photography. It's what an Air Force vet, turned photographer named Brian Silver of northern Virginia, provides to people who have experienced a life-changing event and want to tell their story one picture at a time.

Escaped donkey reunited with owner in Stafford County

Authorities reunited an escaped donkey with its owner over the weekend after the animal was found early Saturday morning on a roadway in Stafford County.

Prosecutors say deadly police shooting during Woodbridge drug bust was lawful

Prosecutors in Virginia have ruled out criminal charges against four police detectives who shot at three men, killing one of them, during an undercover drug investigation in September.

Child assaulted by two other juveniles at Alexandria playground

Fairfax County police are searching for two juveniles who they say assaulted another child at a park in Alexandria. 

Suspect who fired at police during northern Virginia chase in custody

A suspect who led police on a high-speed chase and shot a gun towards officers during multiple incidents Thursday in northern Virginia is in custody.

Bikers battle to prevent demolition of Old Harry Nice Bridge

A group of outdoor advocates and bicycling groups are trying to prevent a major bridge from being torn down.

MD, VA MS-13 gang heads convicted in massive murder, drug, extortion and racketeering conspiracy

The DEA, joined by the FBI, Justice Department, Homeland Security Investigations and local police, announced the convictions of three MS-13 gang leaders accused of trafficking drugs, extorting businesses, and who were linked to at least six murders in Maryland and Virginia, including a 14-year-old found butchered in the woods and a high schooler whose hand was chopped off after being kidnapped from his front lawn. 

'Dapper Dan Bandit' wanted for armed Virginia bank robbery

Khaki pants, a blue blazer, and a semi-automatic handgun make up the uniform of a suspected bank robber police have dubbed the 'Dapper Dan Bandit' – a man who they consider armed and dangerous.

Why does DC’s deputy mayor live outside the District?

Concerns are being raised about why D.C.'s deputy mayor of public safety and justice lives outside the District.

Turks and Caicos travel advisory too late, says murdered NAACP leader's family

The outpouring of tributes continues for Kent Carter, the beloved Arlington NAACP vice president who was murdered Sunday in an ambush shooting in Turks and Caicos. 

Search underway for bank robbery suspect in Manassas

Police in Prince William County released several photos of a suspect they are searching for in connection with a bank robbery in Manassas.