Residents blast Fairfax County Board of Supervisors over proposed pay hikes
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are considering increasing how much money they make annually by more than 40%.
Virginia State Police adding red lights to vehicles after Virginia Tech study
Red lights are being added to Virginia State Police cruisers and SUVs after researchers at Virginia Tech found the red lights lead to faster response times.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Lawsuit deadline over Fairfax County middle school’s college prep program
Friday is the deadline for a Fairfax County middle school to avoid a lawsuit from the Virginia Attorney General after a dispute over a college preparatory program some call discriminatory.
Voyeur incident in UMD dorm under investigation
A voyeur incident inside a dorm bathroom at the University of Maryland is under investigation.
Charles County installing AI gun detection software at schools
School buildings in Charles County will soon be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) system meant to detect guns on school campuses.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
Lawsuit claims Fairfax County Public Schools downplayed former student's rape
Fairfax County Public Schools is accused of turning a blind eye to a horrific sexual abuse case.
Howard University men's basketball earns first NCAA tournament bid in decades
Get your dancing shoes ready! The Howard University men's basketball team are going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over three decades!
Alexandria High School sophomore stabbed by classmate; 15-year-old suspect arrested
An Alexandria High School sophomore was reportedly stabbed by his classmates, and now his family is speaking out.
Search for new LCPS superintendent ramps up
The Loudoun County School Board is ramping up its search for the next superintendent.
New Maryland School Report Card gives insight into pandemic's impact on students
Maryland officials released the first school report since 2019 highlighting how the state's schools have bounced back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia AG orders Cooper Middle School to stop racially discriminating against students
Attorney General Jason Miyares has a message for the administrators at a Fairfax County middle school: Stop discriminating against students immediately or else face legal consequences.
Superintendent fights to drop 180-day calendar for Maryland schools
Anne Arundel County Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell wants to do away with Maryland's calendar mandate of 180 days.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Former BMX racer hosts opioid community talk at Gaithersburg High School
Tony Hoffman, a former pro BMX racer and U.S. Olympic coach, led a discussion on opioid prevention Wednesday for Gaithersburg High School parents.
Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher won't face charges but others could: Prosecutor
The chief prosecutor in Newport News, Virginia, said there is no legal basis to charge the 6-year-old child.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.