DC, Maryland, Virginia winter weather checklist: How to prepare for snow and ice this weekend

As forecasters track a potential nor’easter that could bring snow and ice to parts of the Northeast this weekend — including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City — officials are urging residents to review their winter weather checklist and prepare for possible travel and schedule disruptions.

Arlington residents frustrated after not receiving mail for weeks

Frustration is boiling over in parts of Arlington after residents say mail delivery had been unreliable for months — before grinding to a near halt following a recent major storm.

What is a nor’easter and a bomb cyclone? How major East Coast winter storms form

After a weekend storm dumped snow across the Northeast, forecasters are again watching a system that could become a nor’easter or bomb cyclone. Here’s what those terms mean — and why this kind of storm can bring heavy snow, wind and coastal impacts.

What is a nor’easter and a bomb cyclone? How major East Coast winter storms form

After a weekend storm dumped snow across the Northeast, forecasters are again watching a system that could become a nor’easter or bomb cyclone. Here’s what those terms mean — and why this kind of storm can bring heavy snow, wind and coastal impacts.

Potomac Sewage Spill: Mounting questions as repair and cleanup continue

Officials say overflow into the Potomac River following a massive sewage spill has stopped and repair work is moving forward, but hundreds of millions of gallons have contaminated the water and questions are growing about how the situation spiraled out of control.

Police identify Montgomery County child killed in accidental shooting

Montgomery County police have identified the 6‑year‑old boy who accidentally shot and killed himself in Montgomery Village as Lascelle Lee IV.

2 measles cases confirmed in northern Virginia; VDH lists possible exposure sites

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed two measles cases in northern Virginia and released a list of dates, times and locations where the public may have been exposed.

Some Arlington County residents say they haven't received mail for weeks
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Frustration is boiling over in Arlington after some residents say they haven’t received mail for weeks. Many are now demanding that the U.S. Postal Service take swift action to remedy the issue. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details of the ongoing issue. 

Judge grants insanity plea to man accused of murdering young CEO in Fairfax County
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A Fairfax County judge on Thursday granted an insanity plea -- in the murder of CEO Gret Glyer. The victim's family is frustrated and blames prosecutors for the outcome of the case. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports. 

DC Water reaches damaged section of Potomac Interceptor that caused sewage spill

DC Water says crews have successfully reached the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, which caused a sewage spill that they've been working to clean up for a month.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs

When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.

Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.

White House ballroom proposal approved by panel of Trump appointees

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel composed of President Donald Trump’s appointees, on Thursday approved his plan to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself on the former East Wing site.