Alexandria permanently closes another block of King Street to cars

The Alexandria City Council has voted to permanently close the 200 block of King Street to vehicle traffic, keeping the popular stretch open exclusively to pedestrians.

Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on American Legion Bridge

A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing major delays on the outer loop of Interstate 495 early Monday morning.

Man fatally shot in Fairfax County; 1 suspect in custody: police

Fairfax County Police say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.

Columbia Pike construction project continues to impact local business

Columbia Pike has been under construction for more than 15 years. It's part of a massive overhaul meant to modernize the roadway, but while county officials say the end is finally in sight, for some business owners, they feel may already be too late.

Former Fort Belvoir soldier to serve 30 years for assaulting infant, raping adult

A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a series of assaults that left a newborn child permanently and severely injured. He was also sentenced for a separate sexual assault. The new sentence will be served on top of a previous 15-year sentence he is already serving.

Employee seriously injured after fighting knife-wielding robbery suspect in Arlington

Arlington police say a male suspect entered a business, went behind the counter and began collecting merchandise. When an employee confronted him, a fight broke out, according to police.

DC weather: Sunny, warm Friday leads into pleasant, mild weekend

Sunshine and highs in the low-80s make for a picture-perfect Friday ahead of a weekend that stays dry and sunny, with warm temperatures continuing in the 80s.

Driver uproots tree, crashes truck into Stafford County home, charged with DUI

A North Carolina driver faces serious charges after crashing a truck into a North Stafford residence and attempting to drive away while intoxicated, according to police.

Parents demand bathroom, locker room policy changes in LCPS

Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joined fellow GOP candidates and community members Tuesday to call for an end to Loudoun County Public Schools’ transgender rights policy, known as Policy 8040.

Flames rip through Krop’s Crops market in Fairfax County

A fire tore through several buildings at Krop’s Crops vintage market early Wednesday morning, prompting a large response from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.

DC weather: Clouds and spotty showers Wednesday, sunshine ahead

Expect a cooler, cloudier day across the D.C. region on Wednesday, with temperatures in the low-70s and a slight chance for isolated showers.

Dozens protest outside Loudoun County School Board meeting over district's transgender policies

Several dozen people, including Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, stood outside the LCPS building during a school board meeting demanding privacy for all students.

Maryland and Virginia gas stations rank among best in US

A new national survey has ranked several gas stations in Maryland and Virginia among the top independent stops in the country.

Fourth attempt at Bristow data center vote set for Tuesday

For the fourth time, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on the proposed Bristow Data Center Campus and residents are asking if this time it will actually happen.

DC weather: Sunny Tuesday with highs near 77 degrees

Another sunny and mild day across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday with clear skies and high temperatures in the upper-70s.