Two passed Virginia bills on police traffic stops draw controversy
Two sister-bills passed in both the Virginia House and Senate are drawing sharp criticism from law enforcement members, concerned the bills would stop police and sheriff deputies from being able to protect the public. Some want Governor Ralph Northam not to sign.
Two sister-bills passed in both the Virginia House and Senate are drawing sharp criticism from law enforcement members, concerned the bills would stop police and sheriff deputies from being able to protect the public. Some want Governor Ralph Northam not to sign.
Juneteenth now a permanent state holiday in Virginia
Juneteenth is now a permanent state holiday in Virginia.
Juneteenth is now a permanent state holiday in Virginia.
12 MS-13 gang members charged in 4 Prince William County deaths
A dozen MS-13 gang members are facing charges in connection with four deaths in Prince William County, police announced on Tuesday.
A dozen MS-13 gang members are facing charges in connection with four deaths in Prince William County, police announced on Tuesday.
Prince William County police investigating body found at Manassas recycling center
Prince William County police are investigating after a body was found at a recycling facility in Manassas on Tuesday morning.
Prince William County police are investigating after a body was found at a recycling facility in Manassas on Tuesday morning.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam holding first news conference since COVID-19 case confirmed
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he’d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he’d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Pandemic leads to growing number of abandoned pets in Arlington
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
Voter registration deadline Tuesday in DC, Maryland and Virginia
The deadline to register to vote in D.C., Maryland and Virginia is tomorrow!
The deadline to register to vote in D.C., Maryland and Virginia is tomorrow!
Stafford County cops say phone scammer swindled victims out of $8K
The Stafford County sheriff’s office is warning people to be wary about scam callers after a local couple was swindled out of $8,000.
The Stafford County sheriff’s office is warning people to be wary about scam callers after a local couple was swindled out of $8,000.
Leesburg police looking for suspect who broke into woman’s house, sexually assaulted her
Leesburg police are looking for a man who broke into a woman’s home after midnight, exposed himself, and sexually assaulted her.
Leesburg police are looking for a man who broke into a woman’s home after midnight, exposed himself, and sexually assaulted her.
Venomous puss caterpillar sightings in Virginia trigger warning from forestry department
Officials warn residents of venomous puss caterpillar after reports of several sightings in Virginia.
Officials warn residents of venomous puss caterpillar after reports of several sightings in Virginia.
No charges after Loudoun County cops investigate gun store's Facebook post for voter intimidation
In Northern Virginia, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was asked to investigate a claim of potential voter intimidation at the polls.
In Northern Virginia, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was asked to investigate a claim of potential voter intimidation at the polls.
Personal info appears on dark web after Fairfax County schools hack
Officials at Fairfax County Public Schools say that personal information gleaned from a ransomware attack last month has now been posted online.
Officials at Fairfax County Public Schools say that personal information gleaned from a ransomware attack last month has now been posted online.
Dozens of 'Open Schools Now' signs stolen, trashed in Arlington
The debate over whether kids should be learning in or out of schools is getting ugly in Arlington. So much so, dozens of signs that said “Open Schools Now” have gone missing.
The debate over whether kids should be learning in or out of schools is getting ugly in Arlington. So much so, dozens of signs that said “Open Schools Now” have gone missing.
Virginia redistricting on the ballot this year
In Virginia, the gerrymander goes all the way back to the first congressional elections, when then-Gov. Patrick Henry drew up a district to try to keep James Madison, father of the Constitution that Henry opposed, out of the House of Representatives.
In Virginia, the gerrymander goes all the way back to the first congressional elections, when then-Gov. Patrick Henry drew up a district to try to keep James Madison, father of the Constitution that Henry opposed, out of the House of Representatives.
Fairfax County police investigating bones found off I-495
Fairfax County police are investigating after human bones were found near I-495.
Fairfax County police are investigating after human bones were found near I-495.
Fairfax County School Board votes to change name of elementary school named after Confederate army commander
A northern Virginia school named for a Confederate army commander will change its name.
A northern Virginia school named for a Confederate army commander will change its name.
School board expresses support for changes to part of Thomas Jefferson High's admissions process
The Fairfax County School Board has expressed support for eliminating an admissions exam and application fee at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a portion of a broader plan to boost Black and Latino enrollment at the elite school.
The Fairfax County School Board has expressed support for eliminating an admissions exam and application fee at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a portion of a broader plan to boost Black and Latino enrollment at the elite school.
University of Virginia researchers testing Trump COVID-19 ‘antibody cocktail’
President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 less than a week ago – but on Wednesday, he’d returned to the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 less than a week ago – but on Wednesday, he’d returned to the Oval Office.
Reston man arrested in Silver Line attempted rape case
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
Prince William County teachers hold school reopening protest
A protest took place in northern Virginia Wednesday with members of the Prince William County Teachers' Union making their voices heard about what needs to happen before they’ll feel comfortable returning to the classroom.
A protest took place in northern Virginia Wednesday with members of the Prince William County Teachers' Union making their voices heard about what needs to happen before they’ll feel comfortable returning to the classroom.