Spanberger vetoes cannabis retail market and prescription drug pricing bills

Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.

Public hearing set for controversial Virginia transmission line

Residents in Culpeper County are expected to pack a county supervisors meeting Tuesday night over a proposed high-voltage transmission project that would span more than 100 miles across rural Virginia.

DC weather: Dangerous heat Tuesday with highs near 97 degrees

A mostly sunny and very hot day is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs climbing to about 97 degrees on Tuesday, the hottest day of the week and near possible record temperatures.

Behind the scenes with American Airlines ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is just days away, marking the start of the summer travel season, with a record‑breaking number of travelers expected.

Most popular baby names for DC, Maryland and Virginia revealed

The Social Security Administration has released its official baby name data. Here are the top picks for D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Deadly crash in Oakton leaves 2 adults dead, 2 kids injured

Two adults were killed, and two children injured in a single-vehicle crash in Oakton early Sunday morning, according to Fairfax County police.  

DC weather: Sunny and hot Monday, record heat possible

A sunny and hot Monday across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing toward record territory as the season’s first potential heat wave begins to take shape.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano testifies on Capitol Hill

One of Virginia’s top prosecutors testified before members of Congress on Thursday, just a week after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for alleged bias.

Newborn found in Stafford County park, authorities seek tips

A newborn infant was found Tuesday afternoon in a small park near Embrey Mill Road and Coriander Lane in Stafford County, according to authorities.