Virginia Governor Ralph Northam seeks $1M to probe racism claims at VMI

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed two criminal justice reform bills into law and proposed adding $1 million to the state budget to investigate the culture at the Virginia Military Institute after a newspaper article described allegations of racism.

Police investigating reports of razor blades on political signs in Arlington

The Arlington County Police Department is investigating the report of razor blades located on the bottom of a political sign and is urging the public to take caution when removing these items.

Squirrel goes on Staples shopping trip in Stafford County

A Stafford County officer recently rescued a local squirrel who was seen possibly stocking up for winter at a local office supply store.

Louisville-Virginia football game postponed due to Cardinals' virus cases

Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Biden, Trump locked in tight race in key states with no winner yet announced

Results poured in Tuesday night in the 2020 race for the White House, with President Donald Trump claiming the hotly contested states of Texas, Florida and Ohio, while Democratic nominee Joe Biden won Arizona and Minnesota.

Absentee ballots collected on Election Day in Fairfax County to be counted Wednesday

In Northern Virginia, new video shows elections precinct workers arriving at the Fairfax County Government Center with sealed boxes after polls closed Tuesday. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports the ballots in those boxes will be counted Wednesday.

Republican Wittman checks Virginia Democrats’ rise in victory over Dem Rashid

The GOP scored an increasingly uncommon victory in Virginia on Tuesday when incumbent Rob Wittman fended off a challenge for his seat in the 1st Congressional District by defeating Democrat Qasim Rashid.

Democrat Warner weathers Virginia Senate seat challenge from GOP’s Gade

Virginia Democrat Mark Warner sustained his party’s dominance over statewide elections by defeating Republican challenger Daniel Gade on Tuesday.

When do polls close in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

When do polls close in D.C., Maryland and Virginia? Here's everything you need to know about poll times on Election Day.

Trump anticipates ‘great night’ at campaign headquarters in Arlington

Supporters cheered and applauded President Donald Trump at his campaign headquarters in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood, where he visited Tuesday to thank dozens of staffers working to get him reelected.

LIVE UPDATES: The 2020 election in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Follow FOX 5's live blog for the latest updates on the 2020 presidential election in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Virginia high school student launches thriving cookie business amid pandemic

Kids all around the DMV are online a lot recently thanks to distance learning, but one Northern Virginia high school student is online for a different reason –– she started her own dessert company amid the coronavirus pandemic.