8-year-old boy dies months after Prince William County sledding accident

An 8-year-old boy has died months after suffering severe head trauma in a sledding accident in Prince William County, his family announced.

DC weekend weather: Gusty showers, a slight severe risk and a cool-down

Showers could linger overnight Friday into early Saturday morning as a cold front brings cooler temperatures in time for the weekend.

Fairfax County to lower speed limits to 20 mph on 10 roads

Fairfax County plans to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 10 roads across the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence districts next week.

Fairfax County leaders support maximum 3.5% tax on recreational marijuana sales

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to move forward with a 3.5% local tax on recreational marijuana sales, moving to enact the highest rate permitted by Virginia law.

Dumfries to host town hall on Flock license plate reader cameras

A northern Virginia town that previously voted to pause its Flock camera program is hosting a town hall Thursday night to demonstrate how the automated technology works to residents.

DC weather: Thursday showers likely as temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees

One day after hitting a record high of 90 degrees at Reagan National Airport, the Washington, D.C. region will see temperatures drop by nearly 30 degrees on Thursday.

FBI, postal service investigate suspicious letters sent to election offices with DSA return address

Federal authorities launched a nationwide investigation after envelopes with suspicious substances were sent to congressional offices on Capitol Hill and to election officials across the country.

Loaded firearms found in waistband of Herndon teen after foot pursuit, Fairfax County police say

An 18-year-old Herndon man faces concealed weapon and obstruction charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop with two loaded firearms hidden in his waistband late Monday night, according to Fairfax County police.

Leader of violent spree targeting pharmacies, cellphone stores across DMV, NJ gets 11+ years

The co-leader of a violent robbery crew that officials say terrorized pharmacies and cellphone stores across several states in the Northeast has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison.

Loudoun County School Board moves to limit out-of-zone student transfers

Loudoun County Public Schools is taking action to end a decades-old student transfer policy with roots in racial discrimination, though board members remain divided on how to implement the new rules.

DC weather: Near-record highs Wednesday ahead of possible evening showers and thunderstorms

The Washington, D.C., region will see unseasonably warm conditions Wednesday with near-record temperatures before an approaching cold front brings rain and cooler weather.

Loudoun County School Board tightens decades-old out-of-zone transfer policy

The Loudoun County School Board met to decide the future of a decades-old policy that allows students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zones.