DC area school officials stepping up security measures amid threats
The Department of Justice is getting involved after a spike in threats and harassment against school officials.
The Department of Justice is getting involved after a spike in threats and harassment against school officials.
Glenn Youngkin’s continued calls to audit Virginia election machines hits nerves
It is a tight battle in the Virginia governor’s race, which is now less than a month away.
It is a tight battle in the Virginia governor’s race, which is now less than a month away.
Alexandria City High School locked down after report of weapon on campus; suspect arrested
Alexandria City High School went on lockdown Wednesday after school officials received a call regarding a student with a weapon outside of the school building.
Alexandria City High School went on lockdown Wednesday after school officials received a call regarding a student with a weapon outside of the school building.
Man dies in custody at Arlington County Detention Facility; investigation underway
Virginia officials are investigating the death of a man being held at the Arlington County Detention Facility.
Virginia officials are investigating the death of a man being held at the Arlington County Detention Facility.
Man wanted in multiple states arrested in Stafford County, charged with identity theft
A man who was wanted in multiple states and had nine active warrants for his arrest is now in custody after an investigation into a theft at a Stafford County motel.
A man who was wanted in multiple states and had nine active warrants for his arrest is now in custody after an investigation into a theft at a Stafford County motel.
Virginia woman accused of stealing SUV with five children inside
A Virginia woman is accused of stealing an SUV with five children inside after the driver had stopped to help her following a multi-car crash, a North Carolina sheriff’s office said.
A Virginia woman is accused of stealing an SUV with five children inside after the driver had stopped to help her following a multi-car crash, a North Carolina sheriff’s office said.
Fairfax County aquatics instructor charged with 30 child pornography related felonies
A 21-year-old Fairfax County man has been arrested and charged with 30 felonies related to the possession and production of child pornography as well as the solicitation of minors.
A 21-year-old Fairfax County man has been arrested and charged with 30 felonies related to the possession and production of child pornography as well as the solicitation of minors.
Fairfax County to discuss raising pay for substitute teachers
Fairfax County Public Schools will discuss raising pay for substitute teachers Tuesday.
Fairfax County Public Schools will discuss raising pay for substitute teachers Tuesday.
Leesburg police, other first responders fear exodus if vaccine mandates are enforced
Vaccine mandates are a cause of concern for leaders from the region’s Metropolitan center to its suburbs.
Vaccine mandates are a cause of concern for leaders from the region’s Metropolitan center to its suburbs.
Vehicle smashes into Annandale Dollar Store storefront
Fairfax County police are on the scene after a vehicle smashed into a storefront in Annandale.
Fairfax County police are on the scene after a vehicle smashed into a storefront in Annandale.
Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
Worker shortages causing delays with garbage, recycling, yard waste pick up in Virginia
In Northern Virginia, yard waste is piling up in some neighborhoods. People are frustrated as they wait for green bins brimming with brush to get picked up. Neighbors in Fairfax County say it’s really inconvenient and causing a mess.
In Northern Virginia, yard waste is piling up in some neighborhoods. People are frustrated as they wait for green bins brimming with brush to get picked up. Neighbors in Fairfax County say it’s really inconvenient and causing a mess.
Series of Manassas fires were 'intentionally set': authorities say
The Manassas Fire Department says someone intentionally set six fires last night.
The Manassas Fire Department says someone intentionally set six fires last night.
Prince William County police looking for man who offered underage girls money to get in his car
Prince William County police are looking for a man who has reportedly been offering underage girls money in order to get them in his vehicle.
Prince William County police are looking for a man who has reportedly been offering underage girls money in order to get them in his vehicle.
'TikTok Challenge' in a Stafford park bathroom leads to criminal charges
A Stafford student is facing criminal charges after a group left the school to watch him allegedly vandalize a park bathroom as part of a so-called “TikTok Challenge.”
A Stafford student is facing criminal charges after a group left the school to watch him allegedly vandalize a park bathroom as part of a so-called “TikTok Challenge.”
Shutting down: Parking issues plague popular Arlington rideshare company
Free2Move has only been in Arlington County and D.C. for a few years. It’s a popular carpooling service and the company says it has 600 vehicles in the area. However, Arlington customers got an email Wednesday that they would not have access to the service in the county by Thursday.
Free2Move has only been in Arlington County and D.C. for a few years. It’s a popular carpooling service and the company says it has 600 vehicles in the area. However, Arlington customers got an email Wednesday that they would not have access to the service in the county by Thursday.
Virginia schools issue warnings about ongoing Tik Tok challenges
Schools in Virginia are issuing warnings about ongoing Tik Tok challenges that could result in disciplinary action or even criminal charges.
Schools in Virginia are issuing warnings about ongoing Tik Tok challenges that could result in disciplinary action or even criminal charges.
Expert says previous isolation could be contributing to rise in violence among youth
Lately, there’s been no shortage of school violence in the news. Seven students were criminally charged Wednesday after a fight that police said involved a knife at Annapolis High School. Then Thursday, FOX 5 ran a report about Montgomery County students posting fights online.
Lately, there’s been no shortage of school violence in the news. Seven students were criminally charged Wednesday after a fight that police said involved a knife at Annapolis High School. Then Thursday, FOX 5 ran a report about Montgomery County students posting fights online.
Arlington schools substitute teachers demand higher hourly wages
Substitute teachers in one Northern Virginia community are demanding a higher hourly wage. A group called Arlington Parents for Education told FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan Thursday, that Arlington Public Schools substitutes often earn less money per hour “than entry-level big-box store employees or teens hired by local soccer organizations to referee games.”
Substitute teachers in one Northern Virginia community are demanding a higher hourly wage. A group called Arlington Parents for Education told FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan Thursday, that Arlington Public Schools substitutes often earn less money per hour “than entry-level big-box store employees or teens hired by local soccer organizations to referee games.”
Virginia 10-year-old’s death believed to be linked to COVID-19
A Virginia school community is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl whose death may have been linked to COVID-19.
A Virginia school community is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl whose death may have been linked to COVID-19.