Fairfax County Connector’s new youth fare policy begins in May

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved the expansion of fare-free services on all Fairfax Connector routes for children 12 and younger. 

US Department of Education opening investigation into Loudoun Co. Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education is opening up an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools due to concerns about how the school system failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual assault.

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Work equipment derailment outside Metro station under construction caused Tuesday delays

Commuters faced morning delays Tuesday along parts of Metro's Blue and Blue Plus Lines after the derailment of work equipment in the Alexandria area outside the Potomac Yard Station that is currently under construction.

Loaded gun found in Spotsylvania woman’s purse at Reagan National Airport

Transportation Security Administration officials say they found a loaded gun inside a Spotsylvania woman's purse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Monday.

Mother of 6-year-old student shooter indicted

The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges. 

Arlington officials investigating rabbits apparently struck by blow darts

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is seeking information on rabbits that have been found with what appears to be blow darts stuck in their bodies.

Army sergeant wins Virginia lottery jackpot

It was a pleasant surprise for Sergeant First Class Gary Williams when he checked his Virginia lottery tickets and found he won the jackpot!

Former Fauquier County theatre teacher, tutor convicted of sexual abuse

A former theatre teacher who also previously worked as a tutor was convicted of sexual abuse charges in Fauquier County, authorities say.

Man charged after intentional crash during argument killed woman, young girl: police

A man is facing charges in Prince William County after being accused of intentionally driving into oncoming traffic during an argument, killing a woman and a child inside the car.

5-year-old passenger killed after ATV driven by 7-year-old flips

An all-terrain vehicle driven by a 7-year-old boy flipped and landed on his 5-year-old passenger, killing her, Virginia authorities said.