Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer

Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs law banning phones during school hours

Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin. 

Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County continues to eye more data centers

Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county. 

Zip Trip 2025: Join us in Alexandria!

We're wrapping up the month of June with our next FOX 5 Zip Trip — this Friday in Alexandria!

Four drivers sued over $340K in unpaid DC traffic violations

Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.

Oak Valley HOA lawsuit could halt massive Prince William data center plan

A Prince William County Circuit Court judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit that could determine the future of what may become the largest concentration of data centers in the world.

DC heat wave: How to beat the heat in DC, Maryland and Virginia

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.  

Extreme heat warning issued for Alexandria ahead of 100 degree weather

An extreme heat warning has been issued for the City of Alexandria effective 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, ahead of 100-degree weather.

DC Heatwave: Tips to stay safe as summer temperatures rise

Stay safe and beat the summer heat with essential safety tips from across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Virginia man charged in series of indecent exposure incidents

A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.