Fairfax County police say they have identified 'person of interest' in case of missing 72-year-old woman

Authorities in Fairfax County say they have identified a person of interest in the case of missing 72-year-old Emily Lu who disappeared over a month ago from the Lorton area following what police say were suspicious circumstances.

Arlington tops ‘America’s fittest cities’ list; DC ranks No. 6

Arlington has been named the fittest city in America for the fourth consecutive year, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) 2021 American Fitness Index.

Amazon announces new affordable housing development in Arlington County

Amazon has announced its intention to assign its option on the undeveloped land parcels on the Crystal House Apartments site to Arlington County for the intention of developing new affordable housing with more than 550 units scheduled to be developed as affordable for moderate- to low-income households. 

Airport officials say more guns turning up at checkpoints

Even though there are still far less people flying than before the pandemic the number of guns turning up at checkpoints is sky high.

Daughter of missing 72-year-old Fairfax County woman desperate for answers

The family of a 72-year-old woman missing from Fairfax County Police is desperate for answers. Their loved one disappeared just over a month ago.

City of Manassas votes to expand public drinking hours

The city of Manassas has voted to expand public drinking options for residents and visitors, moving from allowing public drinking during 12 special events per year to allowing public drinking every weekend.

City of Manassas considering expanding public drinking hours

The city of Manassas is considering taking advantage of a new Virginia state law to expand public drinking options for residents and visitors.

5 Virginia mental health facilities shrink capacity, halt new admissions

The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental services in Virginia has ordered five of the Commonwealth’s eight adult state mental health hospitals to decrease capacity and temporarily stop admissions.

Former college football player killed in Southeast DC shooting

Muntsier Sharfi, 24, of Bristow, Va. graduated from UVA-Wise in 2020 and was a member of the school's football team.

Records show VA massage therapist arrested on sex assault charges was first accused in 2019

A northern Virginia massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting clients was investigated by state regulators two years ago, but the case was dismissed and police were not notified.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy hits, kills pedestrian

A Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy has hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the street, according to the sheriff's office.