Woman accused of embezzling from local Boy Scouts troop: police

A woman in Fauquier County was arrested after a months-long investigation found she embezzled thousands from a local Boy Scouts troop. 

Popular Alexandria post office may close soon

A busy post office branch at Mt. Vernon Plaza in Alexandria may be closing soon, according to a court filing last week.

Top-ranked Virginia high school accused of depriving students of merit awards

Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected. 

Is Southwest still canceling flights? Here's where things stand at DCA, IAD and BWI

Staff shortages and an outdated scheduling system are to blame for the continuing cancelations at Southwest Airlines, and one of the hardest-hit airports is BWI.

New Year's Eve 2022: Things to do in D.C. to ring in 2023

After two years of muted celebrations, New Year’s Eve events are back in a big way in our nation’s capital.

Woodbridge man missing under suspicious circumstances

A father who disappeared in northern Virginia has now been gone over a week, missing his daughter’s first Christmas. 

3 dead after SUV tried to cross flooded river in Virginia

At least three people — a man and two boys — were found dead after the current apparently swept away an SUV at a river crossing in central Virginia.

Hostage escapes from barricade situation at Herndon home; subject arrested

The subject of a nary 12-hour long barricade situation in Herndon has been arrested after a lone hostage safely escaped the home early Wednesday morning.

Christmas Tree Recycling: What to know and where to go in the DC region

While there is much debate about how long Christmas decorations should stay up and when you should take down your Christmas tree, there are some do's and don'ts when it comes to disposing of your tree that everyone should know.

What's open on Christmas weekend in the DC area

Spending Christmas in the D.C. area? Aside from the lights, Santa sightings, and Christmas trees (both big and tiny) around town, there are plenty of things open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 this year.

Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures, gusty conditions to DC area

The Washington, D.C. area is experiencing a blast of arctic air that could potentially bring some of the coldest December temperatures to the region that we've seen in nearly 30 years.

17-year-old murdered in Alexandria: police

A 17-year-old was killed in a homicide early Wednesday morning in Alexandria, according to police. 

Snow, rain mix expected Friday as DC braces for possible blast of winter weather

A blast of winter weather is moving through the D.C. region Thursday and Friday prompting some schools to cancel and delay classes as the country prepares for a storm system that could bring snow, freezing temperatures and travel disruptions to a large swath of the U.S. just days before Christmas.

Virginia teens busted with fireworks after throwing them at vehicles while driving: officials

Authorities say two teens were busted with multiple boxes of fireworks after they were reportedly throwing them at passing vehicles while driving in the Stafford area Wednesday.

New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job

A Fairfax County guidance counselor kept his job after being convicted of sex crimes. Now, a new law in Virginia could prevent that from ever happening again.