George Mason selects school's first black president
George Mason University has selected an engineering dean from California as its new president.
Animal abuse suspect to open pet store with familiar name in Chantilly
At least one man awaiting trial on animal cruelty charges for the way he allegedly ran a Petland store in Fairfax City is now reportedly tied to another puppy store set to open in Chantilly, Virginia but he’s being met with some pushback.
Fairfax County Public Schools suspending international field trips to countries most impacted by coronavirus
Fairfax County Public Schools said Wednesday it is preparing for the potential coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. as requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Virginia juvenile sentencing law ends high court's DC sniper case
Lee Boyd Malvo, the Washington, D.C., area sniper, and Virginia agreed Monday to dismiss a pending Supreme Court case after the state changed criminal sentencing law for juveniles.
Woman killed by son in Fairfax County home, police say
A woman is dead after her son shot her Saturday morning in a Fairfax County home, police say.
Chinese restaurant owners pin downturn in business on coronavirus fears
Some Chinese restaurants in the DMV are seeing a drastic drop in business, and are blaming fears surrounding the coronavirus.
Police locate 84-year-old man who was reported missing in Fairfax County
UPDATE: Fairfax County Police say William Shaw II has been found and is safe.
Falls Church man used fake names on social media to lure minors, police say
A Falls Church man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly used a phony name on multiple social media accounts to lure minors into sex acts.
Hilton ranks No. 1 among most desirable companies to work for, according to list
McLean, Va. based hotel and resort chain Hilton is ranked the nation’s top company to work for, according to Fortune’s 2020 list.
Bijan Ghaisar latest: Fairfax County police deny feds' claim they didn't offer investigation help
Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler is pushing back on a claim by the Department of Justice that the county police force declined an offer to assist in the investigation into the 2017 shooting of Bijan Ghaisar.
Located: Fairfax County Police say missing 14-year-old girl found safe
UPDATE: Police say Estefany Avila Bonilla has been found safe.
Virginia man jumped through glass window, choked child in DC attack, police say
A Fairfax County man is in custody after he allegedly jumped through a glass window and choked a 4-year-old child in an attack on Maryland Avenue, Northeast in D.C., police say.
Man in roadway struck, killed in Lorton area of Fairfax County
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Fairfax County.
Military man suspected of child sex crimes found dead in Prince William County
A military man who was wanted for sex crimes involving an underage victim in the City of Fairfax has been found dead, according to police.
Fairfax County Public Schools meets with Special Education PTA about concerns
Fairfax County Public Schools and the county’s Special Education Parent Teacher Association had a heart-to-heart conversation about the county’s troubles protecting its special needs students.
Fairfax County bakery manager accused of sexually assaulting woman with special needs
A bakery manager in Fairfax County is facing a felony sexual assault charge against a developmentally disabled woman.
Fairfax County commonwealth's attorney investigating Bijan Ghaisar shooting
The Fairfax County commonwealth's attorney Steve Descano has opened a criminal investigation into the police-involved shooting of Bijan Ghaisar.
Who will slow down drivers near Fort Belvoir?
A battle over traffic enforcement is underway in Fairfax County as county officials are pushing for control over Jeff Todd Way.
Youth group director at Fairfax County church accused of sexually assaulting underage victim
A youth group director from a church in Fairfax County after he allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulted an underage victim at a hotel in Manassas in August 2018.
Fairfax County private music teacher accused of sex crimes involving a student
A 57-year-old Fairfax County music is jailed without bond after he allegedly had sexual contact with a student at Justice High School.