Fairfax County schools consider selling naming rights to fix $400M repair crisis

Fairfax County school leaders are exploring a bold, business-style strategy to tackle a growing infrastructure problem: selling naming rights to school facilities.

Fairfax County schools consider selling naming rights to fix $400M repair crisis
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Fairfax County school leaders are exploring a bold, business-style strategy to tackle a growing infrastructure problem: selling naming rights to school facilities. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports. 

Man accused in hit-and-run that injured officer arrested after pursuit shut down DC beltway

A man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in the District and striking a police officer was arrested early Thursday after a pursuit that moved from Maryland into Virginia and brought traffic on the Capital Beltway to a standstill.

Major crash blocks lanes of I-495 in Alexandria

A multi‑vehicle crash shut down all lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street in Alexandria early Thursday, causing major delays.

DC weather: Warm Thursday with brief showers possible; cherry blossoms hit peak bloom

A mostly sunny and warm Thursday is expected for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the upper 70s that will give the famous cherry blossoms  final boost they needed to reach peak bloom.

Stafford County neighbors continue to push back on plan to build Buc-ee's

Stafford neighbors are continuing to push back, trying to block one of the world’s most famous convenience centers  – Buc-ee’s– from moving into their backyard. 

Stafford neighbors continue to push back on plan to build Buc-ees
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Stafford neighbors are drawing a line in the sand, trying to block one of the world’s most famous convenience centers – Buc-ee’s– from moving into their backyard. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at tonight's meeting. 

New charges for 18-year-old accused of groping girls at Fairfax High School

An 18-year-old accused of groping multiple girls at his high school in Fairfax is facing more charges after additional victims came forward, police say. 

Airtags help catch councilman's family accused of stealing signs calling for him to be recalled
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Family members of a local councilman have been arrested after allegedly stealing signs promoting a recall campaign against their loved one. A family using Apple AirTags to catch the suspects, after their suspected crime was caught on camera. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard has the story from Fauquier County.

Public hearing being held as battle over Buc-ee's planned for Stafford continues
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Stafford neighbors are drawing a line in the sand, trying to block one of the world’s most famous convenience stores from moving into their backyard. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Stafford, where several residents are expected to speak out against a Buc-ees moving in. 

DMV Destinations: Williamsburg, VA
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From Colonial Williamsburg to Jamestown and Yorktown, take a journey through 250 years of American history with hands-on experiences, archaeological discoveries, and living history exhibits that bring the nation’s founding story to life.

Labor groups push Fairfax casino as governor weighs decision

A high-stakes fight continues over a proposed casino in Fairfax County, with labor unions rallying today in support of the project.

Police respond to report of grenade at Eden Center

Roads and businesses are expected to reopen shortly after reports of a grenade in the Eden Center parking lot Wednesday afternoon. 

Buc-ee's proposal in Stafford County back in spotlight at public hearing

The debate over a proposed Buc‑ee’s in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy.