Hispanic student enrollment declines in Virginia, Maryland amid immigration enforcement

Immigration enforcement across Virginia and Maryland is leading to a decline in Hispanic student enrollment, according to data from Maryland's Department of Education.

SpaceX launch spotted over DC region Tuesday

A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.

Executive Order aims to protect Virginia Medicaid and SNAP coverage, Spanberger says

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20 on Tuesday, which aims to protect healthcare coverage and food assistance for eligible Virginia residents.

Deep partial lunar eclipse to be visible across DC, Maryland and Virginia on August 27

A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.

Missing 15-year-old girl last seen Friday in Arlington County

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15‑year‑old missing girl last seen Friday in Arlington County.

DC weather: Plenty of sunshine Tuesday with highs in the mid-80s

Plenty of sunshine is expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the mid‑80s and low humidity making for a comfortable day.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

DC weather: Sunny Monday with low humidity and highs near 84 degrees

Sunny skies and low humidity will make Monday one of the most comfortable days of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 84 degrees.

Prince William County Public Schools open 2026–27 school year

Prince William County Public Schools opened the 2026–27 school year Monday, with several updates in place as students return to class.

Fairfax County Public Schools welcome students back for start of new year

It’s the first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools, and leaders are rolling out several changes as students return to class.

DC weather: Storms likely Saturday; slight chance of showers Sunday

Friday brings sunny, warm conditions with highs in the low 80s, but the quiet weather will be short‑lived as showers and storms move in late tonight and through Saturday.

Virginia Task Force 1 welcomed home after deployment for earthquake in Colombia

Members of Virginia Task Force 1 returned home following an international deployment to assist in the aftermath of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia.

Colorado man killed, woman injured by lightning strike in Virginia

Lightning struck two people in Cape Charles, Virginia, Thursday, leaving a man dead and a woman injured, according to city officials.

DC weather: Severe storms Thursday make way for dry, comfortable Friday

Severe storms prompted tornado warnings and watches in the D.C. region Thursday. Following the thunderstorms and heavy rain, Friday is expected to be cooler and dry. 

ICE files detainer on Great Falls murder suspect in Fairfax County

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has filed a detainer with Fairfax County for the Salvadoran man charged in the fatal stabbing of Carmen Lizet Puch near a Great Falls trail on Monday, according to FOX News.