FOX 5 Zip Trip Ballston: 5 Must Stops!

This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to BALLSTON! A vibrant community in Arlington County -- BALLSTON is a major hub just outside Washington, D.C.!

Virginia HOA bans boys from pool, playground for years after roles in vandalism of free book kiosk

A northern Virginia homeowners association has issued lengthy bans from neighborhood activities -- like using the pool and playing on the playground -- for two young boys after their roles in the vandalism of a free library kiosk, a report says.

Virginia marijuana legalization timetable has many confused

Virginia’s road to legalizing simple possession of marijuana has had some twists and turns, so it’s not surprising that advocacy groups have been flooded with calls from people trying to understand exactly what will be allowed under state law as of July 1.

Loudoun County sheriff’s office investigating disappearing LGBTQ flags

The Loudoun County sheriff’s office is investigating several incidents in which LGBTQ flags have been stolen or destroyed in Lovettsville.

Fairfax County school board member graduation speech alarming some parents

A Fairfax County school board member is facing some backlash from the community after warning students of racism and white supremacy at a graduation ceremony.

Fairfax County student’s band trip sex-assault lawsuit reinstated

A lawsuit from a northern Virginia student who said an older student sexually assaulted her during a 2017 out-of-town band trip has been reinstated by a federal appeals court, the Associated Press reports.

Arlington high school swimmer headed to Tokyo Olympics after breaking record

A high school senior from Arlington will be heading to Tokyo this summer for Team USA after breaking swimming records during this week’s Olympic trials.

Fairfax County parents reacting to school district's plan to return to classroom

Fairfax County Public Schools’ parents are reacting to the district’s robust plan for students to return to school this Fall. The plan includes students back in the classroom five days a week.

"We want her home safe": Family, police ask for public's help locating missing Lorton woman

Fairfax County Crimesolvers are offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the disappearance of a 72-year-old Lorton woman who has been missing since June 4.

Justice Department now says it will help Fairfax County prosecutors in Bijan Ghaisar case

The Justice Department now says it will allow FBI agents to help prosecutors in their case against two Park Police officers charged in connection with the killing of Bijan Ghaisar.