Virginia students required to turn cell phones off during school day
A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.
A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.
DC region braces for record travel over July 4th holiday weekend
A record number of Americans, including many in the D.C. region, are expected to travel for the Independence Day weekend, as the Transportation Security Administration and AAA brace for one of the busiest stretches of the summer.
A record number of Americans, including many in the D.C. region, are expected to travel for the Independence Day weekend, as the Transportation Security Administration and AAA brace for one of the busiest stretches of the summer.
Advocates raise concerns for elderly, disabled veterans in WMATA Metro bus overhaul
Monday marks the first full weekday of service for Metro’s overhauled bus system, dubbed the “Better Bus” Network, following its official launch on Sunday.
Monday marks the first full weekday of service for Metro’s overhauled bus system, dubbed the “Better Bus” Network, following its official launch on Sunday.
Scattered thunderstorms Monday across DC region could bring damaging winds, flooding concerns
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday as the summer heat and humidity continue to build.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday as the summer heat and humidity continue to build.
Delivery truck fire in Virginia under investigation
A sprinter van fire in Arlington, Virginia emitted a large amount of black smoke.
A sprinter van fire in Arlington, Virginia emitted a large amount of black smoke.
$348 Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket sold in Virginia
There’s a new Mega Millions jackpot winner in Virginia.
There’s a new Mega Millions jackpot winner in Virginia.
UVA president resigns under pressure from Trump administration
The president of the University of Virginia announced that he is resigning from his post on Friday.
The president of the University of Virginia announced that he is resigning from his post on Friday.
Fairfax County to install weapons detectors at all high schools for upcoming academic year
Virginia’s largest school district, Fairfax County Public Schools, plans to make weapons detectors a permanent fixture at all its high schools.
Virginia’s largest school district, Fairfax County Public Schools, plans to make weapons detectors a permanent fixture at all its high schools.
DC area housing market impacted by federal job cuts, financial uncertainty: study
A new report is highlighting the impacts of federal job cuts on the housing market in the D.C. region.
A new report is highlighting the impacts of federal job cuts on the housing market in the D.C. region.
Arlington's controversial 'missing middle' housing policy to stay in place following court ruling
The controversial saga of the "missing middle" housing policy continues in Arlington after a Virginia appeals court reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
The controversial saga of the "missing middle" housing policy continues in Arlington after a Virginia appeals court reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
Youngkin announces HUD relocation to NSF building in Alexandria
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
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.
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.
Leaders propose free DASH rides for Alexandria City High Schoolers in 2026
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Virginia's Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1: Here's what you need to know
Large food vendors across Virginia will soon have to ditch Styrofoam containers, with a full statewide ban by 2026.
Large food vendors across Virginia will soon have to ditch Styrofoam containers, with a full statewide ban by 2026.
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.
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.