Virginia lawmakers advance plan to redraw state's congressional districts

Lawmakers in Richmond are advancing a plan to redistrict Virginia’s U.S. House districts, but there is still an uphill battle before new maps could become a reality.

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families

With federal SNAP benefits set to run out this weekend amid the government shutdown, states are stepping in to help low-income families who risk going hungry. Here's what each state is doing and how to find meals if your benefits end November 1.

Virginia gubernatorial candidates make final efforts to campaign days ahead of election

The race for Virginia governor rolled into northern Virginia on Thursday as Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger’s bus tour arrived in Alexandria just days ahead of Election Day. 

Sterling fire suspect filed insurance claim day after fatal blaze, court documents say

The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents. 

DC weather: Rain & storms Thursday morning; cool and dry Halloween

Rain continues to fall across the D.C. region Thursday morning, arriving in waves and making for a soggy start to the day.

Battle over Buc-ee's: Stafford County residents speak out against proposed store

Popular Texas-based travel center chain Buc-ee's wants to build a second Virginia location in Stafford, but Wednesday night, several residents begged the county planning commission to reject its plans.

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: DMV food banks bracing for surge

Food banks across the D.C. region are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans face the possible loss of SNAP benefits by the end of the week.

When does early voting end in Virginia?

Voters in several East Coast states are heading into the final days of early voting ahead of the November 4 election. Here’s how long residents in Virginia have left to cast ballots before Election Day.

Man accused of stealing items from multiple gyms across Fairfax County arrested again

A suspected serial gym thief is now facing more than 100 charges after he was taken into custody once again, accused of committing the same crimes he was arrested for earlier this year. 

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw state's congressional districts

A major political battle is unfolding in Virginia as Democrats in control of the General Assembly open a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts—a move Republicans call a blatant power grab.

Neighbors still shaken after woman killed in tragic townhouse fire in Loudoun County

There are still many questions from anxious neighbors of a northern Virginia woman who was killed in a terrible fire late last week at a home in Sterling. 

Halloween Forecast: Will the trick-or-treaters need an umbrella on Friday night?

Our Halloween week forecast comes with some tricks and treats, as we start off dry before some rain showers move in by midweek. Will the kids need an umbrella for trick or treating? Well, stick around if you dare!