Latest DOGE layoffs threaten lives, experts say

Mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are raising alarms among former agency heads and scientists, who warn the cuts could put lives at risk and hurt the U.S. economy.

16-year-old Chantilly girl killed in crash with drunk driver, police say

Fairfax County police are investigating a deadly car crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl. Police say the driver of the car that caused the collision and killed her was drunk. 

Gene Hackman death: What the investigation tells us so far

Questions continue to swirl as investigators probe the deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs.

Former Virginia police officer sentenced to 3 years after killing shoplifting suspect

A former Northern Virginia police officer was sentenced to three years on Friday, after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in Fairfax County.

Legacy on Ice to honor DC plane crash victims

Legacy on Ice, a live figure-skating tribute, will be honoring the D.C. plane crash victims this weekend at Capital One Arena.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE

Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When does the time change?

Most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour on Sunday, March 9, 2025. While we’ll lose some sleep, we’ll gain more sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.

Mardi Gras celebrations head to DC

Mardi Gras celebrations and activities are heading to D.C. this weekend. 

New program would cut costs of traffic tickets for low-income DC residents

A break could be coming for lower-income residents in D.C. that get a photo-enforced ticket while driving. A pilot program would cut the cost of that ticket down in an attempt to help those struggling financially.  

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says federal layoffs may impact already-troubled state budget

Maryland Governor Wes Moore says the state’s budget troubles are bad and could get worse as federal agencies in the state face cutbacks, and federal workers in Maryland face layoffs.  The governor testified on his controversial budget plan, calling for income tax hikes and new taxes on delivery fees. 

Charges dropped for Manassas woman accused of murdering husband but more could be coming

The second-degree murder charge against a Manassas mother accused of killing her estranged husband was dropped on Thursday but prosecutors say the case is far from over.

96-year-old sexually assaulted in PG County assisted living facility: police

A 96-year-old was transported to a local hospital following a sexual assault incident in an assisted living facility in Prince George's County.