Robert E. Lee statue can be removed, Virginia Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court of Virginia has ruled that the state can take down an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond. The 1890 monument was once celebrated but is now widely seen as a symbol of white supremacy and Black oppression.

Ida's remnants trigger multiple tornado warnings as severe weather hits DC region

Heavy thunderstorms and extremely heavy downpours struck the D.C. region Wednesday morning as the remnants of what was Hurricane Ida moved across the area.

Loudoun County teacher's reinstatement affirmed by Virginia Supreme Court

A big legal victory came Monday night for a Loudoun County teacher who opposed his local school board over how to refer to transgender students. 

Alexandria prepares for flooding as remnants of Ida move closer

Residents of Alexandria are making flood preparations as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move closer to the D.C. region.

How to help Afghan refugees arriving to DC region

In the wake of the departure of U.S. troops and the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan refugees are arriving in the D.C area and a number of local nonprofits and organizations are now stepping in to help them start a new life.

Fairfax County schools mandating vaccinations for athletes

Fairfax County schools on Monday announced that all high school athletes must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate this year.

Virginia zoo announces births of three new cheetah litters

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the births of three cheetah litters, welcoming a total of 11 new cubs.

Vaccine mandated for Loudoun County school employees

Loudoun County Public Schools announced on Friday that all employees must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1.

School board to pay ACLU's legal costs over Virginia bathroom lawsuit

A school board in Virginia has agreed to pay $1.3 million in legal costs to the American Civil Liberties Union after the nonprofit spent six years representing a student who sued over the board's transgender bathroom ban.