Stafford County Public Schools blocking students' access to TikTok
Classes are back in session and one local school district is working on how to keep students focused, starting by blocking the popular social media app TikTok.
Classes are back in session and one local school district is working on how to keep students focused, starting by blocking the popular social media app TikTok.
School Masking Policies in DC, Maryland and Virginia: What you need to know
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
Kitten rescued from storm drain by Fairfax County firefighters
A kitten was rescued from a storm drain in Fairfax County after a crew of firefighters sprang into action.
A kitten was rescued from a storm drain in Fairfax County after a crew of firefighters sprang into action.
Monkeypox: What to know as back-to-school season looms in DC, Maryland and Virginia
School is almost back in session in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and after years of worrying about COVID-19, many students and parents are now wondering whether they should be concerned about monkeypox as well.
School is almost back in session in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and after years of worrying about COVID-19, many students and parents are now wondering whether they should be concerned about monkeypox as well.
Video shows people running and flames flying after Irish bar fire
New video posted online shows the frightening scene at Ireland's Four Courts bar in Arlington, VA after a car plowed into the building igniting a fire and sending patrons running for their lives.
New video posted online shows the frightening scene at Ireland's Four Courts bar in Arlington, VA after a car plowed into the building igniting a fire and sending patrons running for their lives.
New Loudoun County elementary school wins top recognition for energy efficient design
A brand new elementary school opening in Loudoun County is raising the roof on solar energy. The Elaine Thompson Elementary School is the first school in Sterling to have solar panels built into its design, providing 40 percent of the school's power needs.
A brand new elementary school opening in Loudoun County is raising the roof on solar energy. The Elaine Thompson Elementary School is the first school in Sterling to have solar panels built into its design, providing 40 percent of the school's power needs.
Sexual assault investigation after woman inappropriately touched in Dumfries Walmart
Authorities have launched a sexual assault investigation after a woman reported being inappropriately touched in an aisle of a Walmart in Dumfries.
Authorities have launched a sexual assault investigation after a woman reported being inappropriately touched in an aisle of a Walmart in Dumfries.
Man opens fire at vehicle with infant inside, wounding driver in Woodbridge
Authorities say a man opened fire at a vehicle with a woman and infant inside striking the driver in Prince William County.
Authorities say a man opened fire at a vehicle with a woman and infant inside striking the driver in Prince William County.
Northern Virginia man severely injured in motorcycle accident while volunteering overseas
A Northern Virginia family is asking for help from the DMV community after the husband was involved in a motorcycle accident while volunteering overseas.
A Northern Virginia family is asking for help from the DMV community after the husband was involved in a motorcycle accident while volunteering overseas.
Man shot in car by unknown suspect; infant, woman passengers in vehicle
A man was shot in his car, also occupied by a woman and an infant, by an unknown man in Woodbridge on Saturday, Prince William County Police confirm.
A man was shot in his car, also occupied by a woman and an infant, by an unknown man in Woodbridge on Saturday, Prince William County Police confirm.
Hospital caretaker accused of aggravated sexual battery in Fairfax
A 21-year old man, Hektor Fernando Alvarez of Falls Church, VA has been arrested and charged with sexual assault that occurred allegedly while working as a hospital caretaker at the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax.
A 21-year old man, Hektor Fernando Alvarez of Falls Church, VA has been arrested and charged with sexual assault that occurred allegedly while working as a hospital caretaker at the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax.
Community steps up to help Arlington Irish Pub after fiery car crash
Community members are coming together to help Ireland's Four Courts, the arlington restaurant left devastated after a car crashed into the building Friday injuring 15 people and leaving the building badly damaged.
Community members are coming together to help Ireland's Four Courts, the arlington restaurant left devastated after a car crashed into the building Friday injuring 15 people and leaving the building badly damaged.
Man stabbed after argument in Fairfax County; Police searching for suspect
An investigation is underway after a stabbing in Fairfax County that left a man hospitalized Saturday night, according to police.
An investigation is underway after a stabbing in Fairfax County that left a man hospitalized Saturday night, according to police.
15 injured after fiery crash in Arlington where car runs into restaurant
Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Arlington Friday evening injuring at least 15 people, according to police and fire officials.
Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Arlington Friday evening injuring at least 15 people, according to police and fire officials.
FOX 5 Zip Trip National Landing: 5 Must Stops!
This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to NATIONAL LANDING! Located in Arlington County - NATIONAL LANDING is one of the area's fastest growing neighborhoods! Come and visit a vibrant and growing urban center where you can live, work and play – all in the heart of the Washington, D.C. region!
This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to NATIONAL LANDING! Located in Arlington County - NATIONAL LANDING is one of the area's fastest growing neighborhoods! Come and visit a vibrant and growing urban center where you can live, work and play – all in the heart of the Washington, D.C. region!
Boeing holds job fair in DC region
Boeing is holding a job fair in northern Virginia as it looks to fill multiple positions in different areas of its company.
Boeing is holding a job fair in northern Virginia as it looks to fill multiple positions in different areas of its company.
Man who burned Falls Church mother to death arrested
Fairfax County police have arrested and charged the man they believe is responsible for setting Silvia "Kelly" Vaca Abacay on fire and killing her in a Falls Church apartment. The suspect, 47-year-old Richard Montano, of Arlington, is now being held in jail without bond.
Fairfax County police have arrested and charged the man they believe is responsible for setting Silvia "Kelly" Vaca Abacay on fire and killing her in a Falls Church apartment. The suspect, 47-year-old Richard Montano, of Arlington, is now being held in jail without bond.
Woman set on fire, found dead inside Falls Church apartment
A homicide investigation is underway in Falls Church after officers say a woman was set on fire and left to die inside her apartment Wednesday afternoon.
A homicide investigation is underway in Falls Church after officers say a woman was set on fire and left to die inside her apartment Wednesday afternoon.
Fairfax County to expand program to respond to mental health crises
Steps are being taken to expand Fairfax County’s ability to help those in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Steps are being taken to expand Fairfax County’s ability to help those in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Officials working with schools to prevent teenage overdoses in Virginia
Amid a sharp rise in teenage overdoses in Virginia, federal and local agencies are combining resources to prevent another tragedy ahead of the school year.
Amid a sharp rise in teenage overdoses in Virginia, federal and local agencies are combining resources to prevent another tragedy ahead of the school year.