Unemployment claims increase across Maryland, Virginia
Federal numbers show a large increase in new unemployment claims for Maryland and Virginia during the first week of August.
Federal numbers show a large increase in new unemployment claims for Maryland and Virginia during the first week of August.
Prince William County teen wanted after shooting, killing juvenile
Police are searching for a teen wanted for shooting and killing another juvenile in Prince William County.
Police are searching for a teen wanted for shooting and killing another juvenile in Prince William County.
Fairfax County parents encouraged to drive students amid bus shortage
Fairfax County Public Schools is asking parents to pick up and drop off their students as they deal with a worsening shortage of bus drivers.
Fairfax County Public Schools is asking parents to pick up and drop off their students as they deal with a worsening shortage of bus drivers.
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers support mandatory vaccinations, mask mandate in schools
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is expressing concerns about the safety precautions being put in place as they return to the classroom with their students.
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is expressing concerns about the safety precautions being put in place as they return to the classroom with their students.
Second child dies of COVID-19 in Central VA, health officials say
Two children have died of COVID-19 in the Richmond area, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Two children have died of COVID-19 in the Richmond area, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
White's Ferry plans to reopen after legal battle leads to months-long shut down
Montgomery County’s Fair Access Committee held a meeting in Poolesville tonight to discuss the future of White’s Ferry.
Montgomery County’s Fair Access Committee held a meeting in Poolesville tonight to discuss the future of White’s Ferry.
School bus driver shortage could cause delays for many DC-area families
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
FOX 5 Exclusive: Alexandria firefighter's controversial gesture under investigation
An Alexandria firefighter is under investigation after he made a gesture most recently associated with the "white power" movement while on camera during one of FOX 5’s popular Zip Trip segments.
An Alexandria firefighter is under investigation after he made a gesture most recently associated with the "white power" movement while on camera during one of FOX 5’s popular Zip Trip segments.
Feds will release Manassas-bound tiles, Muslim organization says
The Treasury Department has agreed to release 750 pounds in Quranic tiles that were donated to a mosque in Manassas, a Muslim organization said on Tuesday.
The Treasury Department has agreed to release 750 pounds in Quranic tiles that were donated to a mosque in Manassas, a Muslim organization said on Tuesday.
Fairfax County townhouse fire leaves one injured; nearby homes with damage
An early morning fire at a Fairfax County townhouse sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries.
An early morning fire at a Fairfax County townhouse sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries.
Maryland, Virginia will welcome Afghanistan refugees, governors say
The governors of Maryland and Virginia on Monday vowed to work with Washington to welcome Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban as the U.S. draws down its presence in the region.
The governors of Maryland and Virginia on Monday vowed to work with Washington to welcome Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban as the U.S. draws down its presence in the region.
Streets flood in northern Virginia following overnight storms
Last night turned into a nightmare for many northern Virginians following heavy rains and flooded streets.
Last night turned into a nightmare for many northern Virginians following heavy rains and flooded streets.
With new COVID requirements issued for Virginia schools, Arlington goes one step further
There are new requirements for children and teachers returning to school in Virginia.
There are new requirements for children and teachers returning to school in Virginia.
Police: Toddler dies after 4-car crash in Springfield
A two-year-old child has died weeks after being injured in a four-car pile-up in Springfield.
A two-year-old child has died weeks after being injured in a four-car pile-up in Springfield.
Masks mandated indoors in all Virginia schools: health officials
All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
Former customs officer from Manassas pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from Manassas is headed to prison after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from Manassas is headed to prison after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
Vaccine mandated for Arlington schools, government employees
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.
Loudoun County School Board approves policy expanding rights for transgender students
The Loudoun County School Board has approved a controversial policy that outlines the rights of transgender students.
The Loudoun County School Board has approved a controversial policy that outlines the rights of transgender students.
Alexandria parents worry about sending children to daycare with unvaccinated staff
Moms and dads sending their children to daycare have a new worry. Can caregivers who didn’t get the shot transmit COVID-19 to their unvaccinated kids?
Moms and dads sending their children to daycare have a new worry. Can caregivers who didn’t get the shot transmit COVID-19 to their unvaccinated kids?
Police: LGBTQ flag stolen, replaced with Confederate flag at Blacksburg church
Police in Blacksburg say an LGBTQ Pride flag was stolen and replaced with a Confederate flag over the weekend.
Police in Blacksburg say an LGBTQ Pride flag was stolen and replaced with a Confederate flag over the weekend.