Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar
The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar.
The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar.
Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar
The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
Virginia civil rights leaders warn of misleading vote mailers
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues.
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues.
18-year-old accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School found guilty on 9 counts
An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts.
An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts.
18-year-old accused of groping classmates in Fairfax County found guilty on 9 counts
An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped.
An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped.
Virginia civil rights leaders warn of misleading vote mailers
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues. Civil rights leaders say they are upset over recent political mailers that have been sent to voters in Northern Virginia. They call the effort misleading and are trying to trick people into voting against the democratic plan. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues. Civil rights leaders say they are upset over recent political mailers that have been sent to voters in Northern Virginia. They call the effort misleading and are trying to trick people into voting against the democratic plan. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
When is the deadline to register for the Virginia primary?
Voters in Virginia who want to participate in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Friday, July 24.
Voters in Virginia who want to participate in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Friday, July 24.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes proposed casino in Fairfax County
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would allow the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a referendum vote on a casino in Tysons Corner. The casino plans have been a point of controversy for the county. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would allow the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a referendum vote on a casino in Tysons Corner. The casino plans have been a point of controversy for the county. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Man whose pull-up burst water pipe at George Mason University comes forward
George Mason University police released a video showing a man doing a pull-up on a water pipe, which burst and flooded a parking garage on the Arlington campus last month.
George Mason University police released a video showing a man doing a pull-up on a water pipe, which burst and flooded a parking garage on the Arlington campus last month.
Vehicle explodes on Fairfax County road; propane cylinder found inside
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle exploded in the middle of a road in Fairfax County early Thursday morning.
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle exploded in the middle of a road in Fairfax County early Thursday morning.
Illegal immigrant accused of sexual assault at Fairfax High School in court Thursday
An 18-year-old illegal immigrant, who is accused of groping fellow students at Fairfax High School, is expected in court on Thursday.
An 18-year-old illegal immigrant, who is accused of groping fellow students at Fairfax High School, is expected in court on Thursday.
Battle emerges over land for sports complex, Buc-ee's near I-95 in Stafford County
A high-stakes development battle is unfolding in Northern Virginia, where a proposed mega sports complex is now competing with a planned Buc-ee’s travel center for the same site near Interstate 95.
A high-stakes development battle is unfolding in Northern Virginia, where a proposed mega sports complex is now competing with a planned Buc-ee’s travel center for the same site near Interstate 95.
Man accidentally breaks pipe at George Mason University
It was a major accident. Surveillance video shows a man using a water pipe as a pull-up bar until it quickly burst, flooding a parking garage at George Mason University in Arlington County. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita reports.
It was a major accident. Surveillance video shows a man using a water pipe as a pull-up bar until it quickly burst, flooding a parking garage at George Mason University in Arlington County. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita reports.
Missing middle: Virginia Supreme Court hears opening arguments on housing issues
On Wednesday, the Virginia Supreme Court heard opening arguments about one of the hottest housing issues in the region.
On Wednesday, the Virginia Supreme Court heard opening arguments about one of the hottest housing issues in the region.
Coca-Cola unveils limited-edition America250 cans for DC, Maryland and Virginia
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
New renderings of plans for Dumfries Waterfront released
Renderings and snapshots of a massive facelift that could be coming to Dumfries were released on Tuesday.
Renderings and snapshots of a massive facelift that could be coming to Dumfries were released on Tuesday.
Additional suspect charged in fatal Dumfries basketball shooting
An additional suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a Dumfries basketball court that left an 18-year-old dead and several others injured.
An additional suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a Dumfries basketball court that left an 18-year-old dead and several others injured.
DC weather: Cold conditions across region Wednesday as temperatures dip
A Freeze Warning was in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region, with early‑morning temperatures as low as 29 degrees.
A Freeze Warning was in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region, with early‑morning temperatures as low as 29 degrees.
Fairfax County considers adding Capital Bikeshare stations along I-66 corridor
Fairfax County is exploring a plan to expand Capital Bikeshare along the I‑66 corridor.
Fairfax County is exploring a plan to expand Capital Bikeshare along the I‑66 corridor.