Remote learning increases failing grades by 83 percent in Fairfax County, study finds
Many students across the country and the DMV have participated in remote learning for all or most of their coursework, some since the pandemic began in March. Now, a new study focused on Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is suggesting online schooling may not be working.
Fairfax hospice caregiver charged with sexually assaulting patient
A Fairfax-based hospice caregiver is charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients at home, police say.
Coronavirus pandemic creating particular challenges for children with special needs
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
Man in critical condition after Falls Church shooting
A man faces "life-threatening" injuries after a shooting Saturday morning in Fairfax County.
Virginia pandemic restrictions apply to Nation's Gun Show: judge
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
Socially distanced Santa at Tysons Corner Center this holiday season
The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.
Santa returning to Tysons Corner this Friday
Tysons Corner Center shoppers will be greeted by Santa this year.
Fairfax County students aren't getting their temps checked, and a lack of thermometers could be to blame
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
Fairfax County thermometer shortage
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
Fairfax, Montgomery County burglary spree ends with indictments
Prosecutors and police in Fairfax County say four men have been indicted with racketeering after they stole nearly $2 million from dozens of homes in Fairfax and Montgomery counties.
What's behind Fairfax County Public Schools decision to pause in-person learning?
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
Vienna dad shot son to death, turned gun on himself at Sharpshooters Range in Lorton: police
A Vienna father shot his son to death and then turned the gun on himself last week while they sat in a car outside of a Lorton shooting range, according to Fairfax County investigators.
Fairfax County delaying in-person learning for select students
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday that the district is delaying additional in-person learning, including students and staff members in the Group 5 cohort (early HeadStart, pre-K, kindergarten, and select students who receive special education services) that had been scheduled to return to school on November 17.
New Virginia COVID-19 measures in place; Fairfax County moves forward with plan to increase in-person learning
New measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus are now in place in Virginia as COVID-19 numbers spike across the country.
Police investigating carjacking at Fairfax County dealership
Police in Fairfax County are investigating a reported carjacking from a local dealership.
2 men sustain ‘life-threatening’ injuries after Fairfax County shooting range incident
Two men were hospitalized with injuries that police described as “life-threatening” after a double shooting at the Sharpshooter Range in Lorton Wednesday night.
Two men injured in shooting in Lorton
Fairfax County police are investigating after two men sustained life threatening injuries during a double shooting at a shooting range in Lorton.
Fairfax County eighth grader becomes one of the first, youngest female Eagle Scouts
A Thoreau Middle eighth-grader has become one of the first female Eagle Scouts in history, as well as the youngest. Katie, who attended Marshall Road Elementary School, completed the requirements in 19 months, the minimum amount of time possible.
Surging coronavirus cases cause concern for Fairfax County teachers returning to classroom
Teachers and students in Fairfax County are slated to return to the classroom on Monday – and many are voicing concerns amid rising coronavirus cases in the county and across the nation.
Fairfax County teachers raise concerns about return to the classroom
Teachers and students in Fairfax County are slated to return to the classroom on Monday – and many are voicing concerns amid rising coronavirus cases in the county and across the nation.