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.
Virginia public health expert urges calm response to hantavirus
As health officials urgently work to track and contain a hantavirus outbreak, one Virginia health expert says people should be concerned but not overly worried.
What does Virginia Supreme Court decision mean for midterm elections?
Democrats had counted on Virginia adding four seats to the state's congressional delegation, moving from a 6-5 advantage to 10-1.
Virginia Supreme Court seemingly ends state Dems’ push for redistricting ahead of midterms
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled to strike down a voter-approved redrawing of the state's congressional boundaries on Friday. Its ruling looked into how the referendum was planned, not strictly on the merit of the plan.
Man shot by police after barricade situation inside Arlington convenience store
A man who barricaded himself inside an Arlington convenience store and had a knife was shot by officers trying to take him into custody, according to Arlington County Police.
Republicans revel in victory on Virginia redistricting battle
May 8, 2026, 10:10 pm |
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Virginia politicians on either side of the aisle are arguing the issue of redistricting comes down to voter fairness.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win
May 8, 2026, 10:03 pm |
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The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year's midterm elections.
What’s next for the Digital Gateway data center appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court?
The Digital Gateway near Gainesville at full buildout would be the largest data center campus in the world. It would include over 22 million square feet of data centers.
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May 7, 2026, 10:50 pm |
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‘Without Warning’: Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case
Almost a quarter-century after one of the most chilling chapters in the region's history, a new museum exhibit offers a first-ever look at artifacts from the D.C. Snipers rampage.
Arlington high school reverses course on plan to use AI to pronounce student names during graduation
A spokeswoman for Arlington Public Schools said the high school isn't considering using the AI program anymore, "following feedback from students."
Things to do in the DC area: Rooster & Owl collaboration dinners, Books in Bloom festival … and more!
Michelin-starred Rooster & Owl has a lineup of collaboration dinners hosted throughout the month of May in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — and there's lots of other things to enjoy as well.
Loudoun Co. opposes proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike — again
The operators want to raise the peak toll by 95 cents to $6.75 and the off-peak toll by 35 cents to $5.60.
Fairfax Co. school’s ‘Tech Squad’ empowers kids to help each other and teachers with tech tools
For a decade, Poplar Tree Elementary School’s Tech Squad has been teaching students new ways to use the technology and software at their disposal.
Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County’s top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants
"My policies are fair, legal, and reflect the values of my community," Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano said in a post on X.
FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP sources say
May 6, 2026, 11:48 pm |
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The investigation comes as Sen. L. Louise Lucas was a prominent voice in Virginia's recent redistricting effort, a Democrat-led initiative to counter Republican redrawing pushed by President Donald Trump.
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