Local news feed from WTOP.com for Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and surrounding counties in Virginia. The latest local and breaking news.
Arctic cold continues grip on DC area
February 8, 2026, 12:08 pm |
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Subzero wind chills and highs in the 20s keep the D.C. area in a deep freeze Sunday, with a slow warmup arriving by midweek.
House panel advances bills limiting ICE activity in Virginia
February 7, 2026, 3:07 pm |
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Lawmakers say the proposals are designed to protect access to courts, schools, polling places and other locations while restoring public trust shaken by recent federal immigration enforcement activity.
Dangerous wind chills move into DC area behind an Arctic cold front
February 7, 2026, 1:19 pm |
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Temperatures will take a steady nosedive Saturday morning as major wind gusts hit the D.C. region, making it feel much colder.
Man dead, multiple injured in 4-vehicle crash in Fairfax County
February 6, 2026, 10:18 pm |
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One person was killed and multiple people, including a police officer, were injured in a four-vehicle crash near the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, Virginia, on Friday afternoon.
DC Water says it will take longer to repair broken sewer pipe in Potomac River spill
February 6, 2026, 7:55 pm |
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It's going to take at least another four weeks to repair a large sewer pipe that collapsed last month, spilling wastewater into the Potomac River.
Virginia Democrats release long-awaited 10–1 congressional map
February 6, 2026, 5:39 pm |
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After weeks of buildup and a missed self-imposed Jan. 30 deadline, Virginia Democrats on Thursday evening finally released their long-awaited revised congressional map.
Some DC-area residents are taking dramatic steps to ‘reserve’ their parking spots
February 6, 2026, 1:40 pm |
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As part of the clean up process, cities have plowed public roads and families had to clear the “snowcrete” mixture from the areas around their cars. And in the days since, some have used various objects to claim their parking spots, hoping to guarantee they’re available whenever they return home.
Maryland man faces attempted murder charges for targeting OMB director
February 6, 2026, 1:24 am |
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A Maryland man is facing attempted murder charges after he showed up at the Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought's Northern Virginia home, according to court documents and sources.
The highlight of Super Bowl 60 may not come from the game itself
February 5, 2026, 10:47 pm |
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If you don't tune into the Super Bowl performances and commercials in between the plays, this may be a great year to start.
Things to do in the DC area: Strathmore’s Prelude Buffet, Chocolate Festival … and more!
February 5, 2026, 9:22 pm |
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Food is now a main dish as opposed to something served on the side to musical performances at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland.
Man found guilty in 2023 kidnapping, killing of New York woman on I-95 in Prince William Co.
February 5, 2026, 8:50 pm |
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A man has been found guilty of kidnapping a woman from New York and killing her during a shootout with Virginia State Police on Interstate 95 in April 2023.
Adult with measles visited grocery stores, restaurant, animal shelter in Northern Virginia
February 5, 2026, 8:34 pm |
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An adult from Northern Virginia has contracted measles, marking the commonwealth's fifth case of the contagious virus this year.
‘Dean’ of DC crime beat on importance of local coverage: ‘People want to know what’s going on in their community’
February 5, 2026, 7:18 pm |
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Tom Jackman of the Washington Post broke crime and courts stories ranging from the 2002 D.C. Sniper case to the 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting to the 2017 shooting of unarmed motorist Bijan Ghaisar.
Gov. Spanberger ends ICE agreement involving Virginia State Police and corrections officers
February 5, 2026, 11:20 am |
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The agreement — which stems from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration — had effectively placed state law enforcement under federal control and supervision to conduct civil immigration enforcement.
‘Dangerous and deadly’: First responders urge people to stay off the ice
February 5, 2026, 2:52 am |
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Whether it's a backyard pond, an area lake or the Potomac River, first responders are urging the public to stay off the ice.
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