Expansion of Route 28 in Prince William County under consideration
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Prince William County leaders are considering a major expansion of Route 28 to ease congestion along one of Northern Virginia’s busiest corridors. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.

New renderings of plans for Dumfries Waterfront released
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We are getting a look at new renderings showing a massive facelift that could be coming to Dumfries. The revitalization of Main Street in Dumfries would accompany the town's plans for a National Harbor style waterfront district.FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more on this sneak peek. 

LCPS budget advances without funding for elementary school resource officers

Loudoun County supervisors are set to give final approval Tuesday to a budget that does not include funding to place school resource officers in elementary schools.

Freeze Warning in effect late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

A Freeze Warning is in effect from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Wednesday for much of the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures fall across the area.

Alexandria health officials issue warnings about ticks as weather warms up
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With temperatures finally on the rise, health experts are sounding the alarm tonight that tick season is once again upon us. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Alexandria now, where the health department is issuing a warning and advising on how to both avoid and deal with ticks.

Students return to school after deaths of 3 Spotsylvania High School seniors in crash

Students at Spotsylvania High School returned to class Monday facing a difficult first day back after three seniors were killed in a car crash during spring break.

IRS tax refund April 2026, stimulus payment, direct deposit relief, tariff dividend fact check

The tax filing season is underway, bringing questions about refunds, stimulus rumors and federal dividend proposals. The IRS says refunds are running higher so far this year while warning taxpayers about a rise in misleading payment claims.

Churches, temples stepping up security ahead of Easter weekend

Ahead of one of the holiest weekends of the year, places of worship across the country and in the DMV are working to keep people safe.  For some churches, that includes training from local law enforcement.

Washington Nationals’ 2026 home opener forecast: Afternoon sunshine, highs near 80 degrees

A chilly, foggy start gives way to a warm, sunny Friday across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs climbing to around 80 degrees in time for the Nationals’ 2026 home opener.

Father accused in 3-month-old’s death is in US illegally, officials say

A 28-year-old man identified as a Guatemalan undocumented immigrant has been charged in connection with the death of his 3-month-old daughter in Bailey’s Crossroads, according to Fairfax County police.