Youngkin announces HUD relocation to NSF building in Alexandria
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Leaders propose free DASH rides for Alexandria City High Schoolers in 2026
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs law banning phones during school hours
Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County continues to eye more data centers
Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county.
Zip Trip 2025: Join us in Alexandria!
We're wrapping up the month of June with our next FOX 5 Zip Trip — this Friday in Alexandria!
Four drivers sued over $340K in unpaid DC traffic violations
Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.
Oak Valley HOA lawsuit could halt massive Prince William data center plan
A Prince William County Circuit Court judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit that could determine the future of what may become the largest concentration of data centers in the world.
Virginia's Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1: Here's what you need to know
Large food vendors across Virginia will soon have to ditch Styrofoam containers, with a full statewide ban by 2026.
DC heat wave: How to beat the heat in DC, Maryland and Virginia
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.
Extreme heat warning issued for Alexandria ahead of 100 degree weather
An extreme heat warning has been issued for the City of Alexandria effective 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, ahead of 100-degree weather.
Driver fires gunshots at Tesla in Virginia road rage incident
Police have released an image of a vehicle that was involved in a road rage incident in Virginia.
Suspect throws brick at store employee in Prince William County: police
A man and woman were arrested and charged with assault, battery, and trespassing in Prince William County.
Buc-ee's to open first Virginia location with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Buc-ee's is set to open its first location in Virginia right on schedule.
New Virginia laws go in effect July 1: Here's what you need to know
Here's a look at the new laws that go into effect on July 1.
Severe storm warnings issued for parts of DMV; isolated tornadoes possible
LIVE WEATHER ALERTS: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Prince William County, Fauquier County and Fairfax County
DC Heatwave: Tips to stay safe as summer temperatures rise
Stay safe and beat the summer heat with essential safety tips from across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Man shot near Virginia Costco gas station expected to survive; police seek person of interest
A man who was shot near a Costco gas station in Fairfax County is expected to survive, and police say they are seeking a person of interest in the case.
Virginia man charged in series of indecent exposure incidents
A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.
Man found shot at Costco gas station, investigation underway
A man was found shot at a Costco gas station, according to Fairfax County police.