Parents speak out on proposed Skyview High School boundary plan

Fairfax County’s newest high school is set to open in the fall, and the move will require redistricting to fill it. Families affected by the proposed boundary changes for Skyview High School told the board how they feel about the plan.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and more humid Tuesday as extreme heat returns later this week

A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.

Fairfax County considers major boundary change for new high school amid parent frustration

Fairfax County school leaders are considering major boundary changes that could affect where thousands of students go to school as the district prepares to open its first new high school in 20 years.

Alexandria to start utility work to stop flooding at Old Town waterfront

The city of Alexandria is moving one step closer to curbing the all-too-familiar flooding that occurs near its waterfront when it rains.

DC weather: Sunny skies, less humid and comfortable Monday

Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days. 

Math professor charged after wife killed in Fair Oaks shooting

A retired math professor was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife in what Fairfax County investigators described as a domestic‑related incident Sunday night. 

Charges filed against knife-wielding suspect shot by officer at Fairfax Wawa

A knife-wielding suspect shot by police at a Fairfax Boulevard Wawa is now facing charges as the officer-involved shooting investigation continues.

Person armed with knife shot by officer at Fairfax Boulevard Wawa: Police

An individual armed with a knife was shot by a City of Fairfax police officer overnight at a Wawa on Fairfax Boulevard, officials said.

Vice President JD Vance eyes multimillion-dollar estate in Virginia

Vice President J.D. Vance is eyeing a multimillion-dollar estate in Middleburg, Virginia, to serve as a part-time home for his family, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.

DC weather: Humid Friday with afternoon and evening storm chances

A humid Friday is setting up across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees and a chance for showers and thunderstorms developing from mid‑afternoon into the evening.

Door Kick Challenge warning issued in Loudoun County

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Door Kick Challenge. 

Skyview High School boundary proposals narrowed to one

The Fairfax County School Board worked late into the night as members continued refining plans for the new Skyview High School. 

Driver in custody after wrong-way crash involving trooper on I-395 express lanes

A driver is in custody and a state trooper has been hospitalized following a collision involving a reported wrong-way vehicle in the Interstate 395 express lanes on Thursday evening.

DC weather: Flood Watch Thursday as severe storms threaten

Severe weather is expected to return to the Washington, D.C., region Thursday, with a Flood Watch in place and scattered strong storms developing by mid to late afternoon. 

Stafford data center paused over concerns of enslaved peoples' graves

A proposed 99-acre data center project along Eskimo Hill Road is on pause following a vote by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to defer applications for the Potomac Creek Campus development.

Fairfax County weighs new proposals to expand affordable child care

Fairfax County leaders are renewing efforts to address the shortage of affordable child care, outlining two proposals aimed at streamlining the approval process for home day care providers and expanding options for families.

Fairfax County Public Schools to discuss Skyview High School boundary changes Thursday

Redrawing school boundaries is back on the agenda in Virginia’s largest school district as Fairfax County Public Schools prepares to discuss plans for the future Skyview High School.

Judge rules temporary injunction on new Virginia gun laws applies statewide

A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.

Prince William County board rejects data center proposal

A major decision on data centers in Prince William County came Tuesday as the Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal for a 2,000‑acre Dulles Cloud South campus.