Man found dead near Route 29 in Fairfax County, police investigate

Police are investigating a death after an adult man was found dead near Route 29 and Rydell Road in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Weekend nor'easter forecast: What to know for Virginia, Maryland, DC

A powerful winter storm system developing offshore could impact parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District this weekend, with snow, strong winds, bitter cold and coastal flooding possible as the storm intensifies.

Teen arrested in connection with Leesburg manhole explosion
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A teen was arrested in connection to an October explosion in Leesburg that dislodged several manhole covers early in the morning. 

Teen arrested in connection with Leesburg manhole explosion

A teen was arrested in connection to an October explosion in Leesburg that dislodged several manhole covers early in the morning. 

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 30

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Friday, January 30, following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

FCPS admits system failures after football recruiting violations

After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024. 

DC Weather LIVE UPDATES: Dangerous cold grips DMV amid ongoing ice and snow cleanup

Dangerously cold temperatures continue to blanket the Washington, D.C. region as residents and crews work to clear ice and snow from secondary roads and neighborhoods.

Snow forecast: Winter Storm Watch issued for Maryland beaches with several inches possible

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon as a coastal storm threatens Maryland’s beaches, the Eastern Shore and parts of Virginia.

Brendan Banfield takes stand again Thursday; testified he did not plot wife’s killing

Brendan Banfield told jurors Wednesday that he loved his wife and never intended to end their marriage, even as he admitted to an affair with the family’s au pair, a relationship now at the center of a double‑homicide case.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Thursday, January 29

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Thursday, January 29, following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Weekend storm update: Close call, but near miss favored

As of Wednesday evening, no weather model is showing a snow event for the D.C. area this weekend comparable to what we just experienced.

DC snow forecast: Will a coastal storm bring more winter weather to the DMV?

As brutal cold keeps the Washington, D.C. region locked in a deep freeze this week, attention is turning to a potential coastal storm this weekend that could bring anything from light snow to a more significant winter event, depending on its track.

Banfield back in court, expected to take stand as new body‑cam video emerges

Brendan Banfield returned to court Wednesday as newly released body-worn camera footage showed the moments he was told about his wife’s death. He is expected to take the stand sometime this afternoon.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 28

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Wednesday, January 28 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Falling ice from truck shatters couple’s windshield

A man and his wife are thankful to be alive after snow and ice from another truck flew off and shattered their windshield while driving in Northern Virginia.