Ritz Carlton stabbing suspect mugshot released by police

Authorities have released the mugshot of the man they say stabbed a woman at the Ritz Carlton in McLean Wednesday night.

Video: Officer shoots knife-wielding woman in Fairfax County group home

Fairfax County police on Thursday released body-cam video showing an incident in which officers fired at a woman who they say was trying to stab them.

Virginia child dies from COVID-19 complications, health officials confirm

The Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday that a child in the Eastern Region of the state has died from COVID-19 complications.

Video: Summer of Sunflowers in Virginia

People in the greater D.C. area were treated to picture perfect weather on Wednesday – and FOX 5’s Gwen Tolbart found the perfect place to experience it.

Vaccine passports in the DMV - here's what you need to know

Could a COVID-19 vaccine passport soon make its way to D.C., Maryland and Virginia? After New York City announced they were getting ready to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, FOX 5 spoke with local leaders to get answers.

Virtual learning may not be available for DMV families who previously opted for in-person learning

With growing concerns surrounding the delta variant of COVID-19 and recent changes in some mask mandates, there are questions about whether school districts within the D.C. region are ready to handle more families who want virtual learning for their child, instead of in-person.

Video: Fight caught on camera at Yorktown High school raising questions about police involvement

Video of a fight that took place at Yorktown High School is raising questions about whether or not administrators should have called police as Arlington County voted this summer to remove school resource officers from public schools.

Alexandria City Public Schools to require masks in fall 2021 regardless of vaccination status

The Alexandria City School Board has unanimously approved the recommendation to require masks in fall 2021 for everyone inside all Alexandria City Public Schools facilities regardless of vaccination status.

Brood X cicadas continue to impact DMV - here's how to spot them

If you weren’t a fan of Brood X cicadas, we've got some bad news: they’re back! Although this time around, the experience will be much different.

Mask mandates, COVID-19 restrictions could be reinstated in some DMV communities

With the Delta variant on the rise across the country, some areas in the DMV are reinstating COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates. However, there are some communities struggling with what to do.

Loudoun County ‘Anti-Racist Parents’ group won’t face criminal charges: cops

In the most recent update in debate over a proposed “equity” oriented curriculum, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office announced that members of the Anti-Racist Parents of Loudoun County Facebook group would face no criminal charges.

Prince William County man shot to death by homeowner linked to multiple 7-Eleven armed robberies

A Prince William County man who was shot to death by a homeowner when he approached her outside her house wearing a mask and wielding a handgun has been linked to multiple armed robberies in the area.

Brother of fallen 9/11 firefighter begins walking 500+ miles to mark 20th anniversary

We are a little over a month away from marking 20-years since the September 11th terrorist attacks, but the brother of a fallen firefighter is starting his journey now to honor his sibling.

DMV residents could face more mandates, restrictions as COVID cases rise again

The recent uptick in COVID-19 infections reminds us that despite our hopes, the pandemic is not over, and with the Delta variant on the rise and the CDC recommending masks despite vaccination status, many in the DMV are wondering: what restrictions and setbacks could be next?